Oxford Settlement Services, which is located within Community Employment Services, assists Permanent Residents and Refugees adjust to life here in Canada by providing counselling services and connecting newcomers with helpful resources in our community.
Oxford Settlement Services is funded through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support newcomers’ settlement and integration. The Settlement Program provides free comprehensive programming that assist newcomers in adjusting and contributing to various aspects of Canadian life.
Servicing newcomers throughout Oxford County since 2013 in various languages.
Main Office: Community Employment Services 40 Metcalf Street, Woodstock
Itinerate Offices: Ingersoll, Norwich, Plattsville, Princeton,Tavistock, Thamesford and Tillsonburg.
To help give newcomers the knowledge to make informed choices, overcome challenges unique to newcomers, form connections and adapt to their new lives in Oxford County.
Personalized support to navigate the challenges of settling into our community as a newcomer to Canada
Direction, information, and orientation about available resources in the area
Strong community connections and referrals to local support services
Conversation circles, social events, mentorship matches, and volunteer opportunities
Step-by-step plans for employment, education, housing, health care and improving English
Guidance and assistance to complete IRCC forms and applications
Receive job search and resume/cover letter assistance, access workshops and training, practice interview skills, learn about the local job market and more!
Register children for school, learn about public/catholic/private school options, complete English/Math assessments, learn about Post-Secondary opportunities
Connect with local housing programs, learn about emergency housing options
Get a language assessment, access free English classes in person/online, learn how to practice English at home
Learn about Graduated Licensing in Ontario, obtain your driver’s license
Learn about Canada’s health care system, find a family doctor
Register for child care programs, access subsidies, connect with local parents and play programs
Give back to your community and gain Canadian experience in your field
Learn more about your community through mentorship and newcomer events like Conversation Circle.
Oxford Settlement Services is funded through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support newcomers’ settlement and integration.