Inspiring Hearts and Minds

Settlement Services

SSBV provides Permanent Residents of Canada, Refugees, and Foreign Workers
transitioning to permanent residency with the support they need to settle in the Bow
Valley. All services are free and confidential.

We can help you with:

Immigrant Support

  • Help with life in Canada
  • Information about community resources
  • Individual appointments and group sessions
  • Permanent Resident responsibilities and benefits
  • Assistance with forms
  • Language options, housing information, citizenship, health benefits, finances etc.
  • Connect with others in the community
  • Seasonal newsletter

In-School Support

  • Planning before family arrival
  • School registration and orientation
  • After school programming
  • Parent information sessions
  • Ongoing student, family and staff support
  • New student summer orientation program

SETTLEMENT SERVICES IN THE BOW VALLEY is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and is in partnership with Town of Banff and Town of Canmore.

Please visit Settlement Services in the Bow Valley website or their Facebook page often for more information and upcoming events.