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Settlement Services

The Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
also has an office in Parksville! Settlement services available in a convenient downtown location.

We provide the following services:

  • Information Centre for Immigrants
  • Interpreting and Translation services
  • Assistance with applications for Social Insurance Number, Medical, Child Benefits, Employment Insurance, Citizenship, Income Tax training, etc.
  • Help with registering students into the school system
  • Cross cultural counselling
  • Bridging Activities
  • Assistance with Citizenship studies
  • Referrals to community resources
  • Self Employment information


“This project is made possible through funding from the
Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.”

For more information contact:

NANAIMO OFFICE
285 Prideaux St

Cecilia Chong
Manager, Settlement Programs
Tel: (250) 753-6911 Ext 100
Fax: (250) 753-4250
E-mail: cchong@cvims.org
PARKSVILLE OFFICE
197 Harrison Ave

Jennifer Bricker
Immigrant Settlement Worker
Mon & Wed 8:30 – 4:30
Fri 8:30 – 12:00
Tel: (250) 586-1122
E-mail: jbricker@cvims.org