Multicultural Services

Aboriginal Neighbors Program
(604) 850-6639

MCC's Aboriginal Neighbours program works to repair the broken relationships between broader Canadian society and Aboriginal peoples.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contact: Darryl Clark

Diversity Education & Resources (DEARS)
(604) 859-7681 loc. 270

Promotes diversity awareness and responding to discrimination through workshops for students as well as other programs in the community.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Website: www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com
Email: mcaccess@paralynx.com

Immigrant Youth and Young Adults (IYYA)
(604) 859-7544

YOU ARE:

• An immigrant youth, age 15-25, and in Canada for less than 5 years
• Interested in better opportunities in life, employment or education
• Looking for help with ESL/COMPUTER/LIFESKILLS

WE OFFER:

• Up to 12 weeks of ESL/COMPUTER/LIFESKILLS TRAINING
  
• Strength Based Assessment and Portfolio Development with a Money Incentive
  
• Referrals/Personal and Career Planning
• FREE academic support and recreational activities

Ages: 12 - 25
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Website: www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com

Settlement Workers in Schools
(604) 859-7681 loc. 235

Workers help new immigrant students and families adapt to life in Canada.

Ages: 5 - 18
Hours: School Hours
Website: www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com

S.U.C.C.E.S.S Chinese Helpline
Cantonese: (604) 270-8233
Mandarin: (604) 270-8222 

To promote the well-being of Chinese Canadians who are experiencing difficulties in accessing social service because of language and cultural barriers, and/or fear of social stigma.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (7 days a week)
Website: www.successbc.ca

South Asian Community Resource Office (SACRO)
(778) 809-4400

SACRO is a program of Abbotsford Community Services that provides information, outreach, referrals, and support to South Asian youth and their families. The program coordinator and staff speak English and Punjabi.

Ages: All ages
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Website: www.abbotsfordcommuntiyservices.com
Email: hardeep.teja@paralynx.com

Youth Buddy Program (Friends Across Cultures)
(604) 859-7544

The Youth Buddy Program matches Canadian youth with new immigrant youth to facilitate understanding, provide orientation to Canadian society and build feelings of connectedness.

Ages: 13 - 18
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm