Successfully settling into life in a new city, in a new country, can be challenging. But you don’t have to navigate the process alone. If you need support, there are community resources that can help you with every part of what it takes to settle in Saint John. Find the exact community supports you need below. For a customized list of available services visit the Saint John Services Navigator.
The ARCf contributes to the well-being and quality of life of Francophones in the greater Saint John Region. They collaborate with all organizations in the region with the aim of improving services in French as well as ensuring the vitality of the French-speaking community.
The Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to patients, clients, families and communities. Horizon operates 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, clinics, and offices throughout New Brunswick. with several community health centres in the area, as well as Horizon’s Charlotte County Hospital, Grand Manan Hospital, Saint John Regional Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Sussex Health Centre. NB Health Link is a new service that provides New Brunswickers with access to health care, while they wait for a permanent provider such as a family physician or nurse practitioner. For more information about the program, please visit the NB Health Link website NB Health Link website.
The Saint John Newcomers Centre settlement advisors guide individuals and families through the process of creating a settlement plan. Each customized plan is built according to the newcomer’s specific needs and immigration status. Their advisors will also recommend attending one of the Centre’s many programs and events that connect newcomers to the local community and foster positive integration into their new home.
The Saint John Region New Resident Guide is available for download and print. It is a valuable resource that you can bring with you as you settling into your new community. This guide includes information on settling in the Saint John Region and is available at several locations throughout the community. From housing and transportation, language services, education, employment, and even the weather and special events, we hope this guide will help you find what you are looking for.
Service New Brunswick (SNB) is the Government of New Brunswick’s chief provider of front-line services to the public, delivering more than 300 services to the public through a network of office locations, online services, and Service New Brunswick contact centres. They provide access and navigation support on many federal, provincial and municipal government services. They also assist with obtaining a driver's license, medicare inquiries, tenant and landlord relations, property assessments and much more.
The YMCA of Southwest New Brunswick provides language assistance, information sessions to get to know your new community better, settlement advice and assistance, employment support, and an opportunity to build new connections.