# Services

This page outlines services that are specifically tailored for Ukrainians in Alberta. 


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# Government Supports 

[Support for Ukrainians | Government of Alberta](https://www.alberta.ca/support-for-ukrainians.aspx)

* This resource offers support and resources specifically tailored to individuals from Ukraine. It provides information on available programs, services, and community initiatives to assist Ukrainian individuals and families in Alberta, promoting their integration, well-being, and cultural connections.

# Community and Settlement Services

[Ukraine Canadian Congress: Alberta](https://uatoabinfo.ca/en/) 

* Various services and information (e.g., language support, housing, employment, etc.) are provided across locations in Alberta. 

[Settlement Supports | Catholic Social Services](https://newcomers.cssalberta.ca/Settlement-Supports/Settlement-Supports-for-Ukrainians)

* Services are provided to help Ukrainians settle in communities across Central Alberta. Services are free and confidential. 

[STUNNING Program | The Immigrant Education Society](https://www.immigrant-education.ca/get-settled/stunning-program#googtrans(en|en)) 

A collaborative effort to provide core services to Ukrainians in Calgary. The service providers are prepared to be responsive to the shifting needs of anyone with a CUAET visa-seeking refuge in Alberta. Anyone with a CUAET visa is eligible for these services. Translation and Interpretation Services are available upon request.


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**For more information, please contact:**   
  
**Caterina Pollio** (she/ her/ hers)   
Instructor/ counsellor/ coordinator, Employment & Career Development   
[The Immigrant Education Society (TIES)](https://www.immigrant-education.ca)  
\#200, 3675 63 AVE NE Calgary, AB T3J 5K1  
Telephone: [**__587-392-4177__**](tel:+1-587-392-4177)


**Email:** [**__caterinapollio@immigrant-education.ca__**](mailto:caterinapollio@immigrant-education.ca)

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**Resources available within the STUNNING program:** 

| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| *House to Home: Basic Needs* [**Women in Need Society (WINS)‍**](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjZuvyrkpyDAxXiHDQIHdV8AjEQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.winsyyc.ca%2F&usg=AOvVaw0ohzwozaZtvREfi5Pza_Zp&opi=89978449) | Provide provisions for basic needs, including clothing, furniture and other household items, sanitary items, and emergency food.  | Holly Smith - [**__hsmith@winsyyc.ca__**](http://emailto:%20hsmith@winsyyc.ca/) |
| *Arrival Matching* [**Centre for Newcomers (CFN)**](https://www.centrefornewcomers.ca/community-based-care-for-newcomer-children) | Work with refugees in transit countries to confirm eligibility and paperwork and match them to host homes and temporary accommodation.  | Jon Yee - [**__j.yee@centrefornewcomers.ca__**](http://emailto:j.yee@centrefornewcomers.ca/) |
| *Outreach and Translation*  [**Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC)**](https://itc.immigrantservicescalgary.ca) | Information and orientation services to help newcomers connect to supports available in the community, such as employment, language and basic needs. | Sofiia Sadovska - [**__sofiias@immigrantservicescalgary.ca__**](mailto:sofiias@immigrantservicescalgary.ca) |
| *Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Support* [**Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY)**](https://cbfy.ca) | Trauma-informed counselling will be available for adults and school-aged youth. | Revenia Monte - [**__rmonte@cbfy.ca__**](mailto:rmonte@cbfy.ca) |
| *Community Bridging* <br>[**Action Dignity Society**](https://actiondignity.org) | Build connections between Ukrainians and other cultural and mainstream communities and develop Ukrainian community leaders.  | Linh Bui - [**__linh.bui@actiondignity.org__**](http://emailto:linh.bui@actiondignity.org/) |
| *Job Readiness* <br>[**Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA)**](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjLoIHokpyDAxVpLzQIHeqdB6kQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fciwa-online.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw2fhFoLDWe4PDaltShwnwDq&opi=89978449) | Provide essential job readiness skills, including resume building and interview support. | Saifan Kosheryan - [**__saifank@ciwa-online.com__**](http://emailto:saifank@ciwa-online.com/) |
| *Job Readiness* <br>[**The Immigrant Education Society (TIES)**](https://www.immigrant-education.ca) | Provide essential job readiness skills, including resume building and interview support. | Caterina Pollio - [**__caterinapollio@immigrant-education.ca__**](http://emailto:caterinapollio@immigrant-education.ca/) |
| *Building Connections with Francophone Community* <br>[**La Cité des Rocheuses**](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwipnaiDk5yDAxVfNjQIHYwADwIQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcitedesrocheuses.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3BeEtCi6y1K92KVGMbGKQA&opi=89978449) | Build connections between Ukrainian and Calgary’s Francophone communities. | Christelle Savary - [**__assistant@citedesrocheuses.com__**](http://emailto:assistant@citedesrocheuses.com/) |

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**Documents**

- [General Guide](https://immigrant-education.getoutline.com/s/the-seeker/doc/general-guide-wEHPY7AF3q)
- [By Country](https://immigrant-education.getoutline.com/s/the-seeker/doc/by-country-trC0AJawm7)
- [By Profession](https://immigrant-education.getoutline.com/s/the-seeker/doc/by-profession-vIfvHFNMOh)
- [By Country and Profession](https://immigrant-education.getoutline.com/s/the-seeker/doc/by-country-and-profession-uy8h6yXrVl)