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SAFE HAVEN PROGRAM

Free services for LGBTQ+ refugee claimants & asylum seekers in BC

Funded by the Province of British Columbia — WelcomeBC

Delivered in Partnership

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"No one should have to find their footing in a new country alone."

WHAT WE OFFER

Five ways we walk with you

No matter where you're coming from, Safe Haven connects LGBTQ+ refugees, newcomers, and immigrants to the information, referrals, and community they need. 

01

Community Connections

Build a network, meet peers, and find belonging through gatherings and drop-ins.

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02

Information and Referrals

Get guidance on navigating local systems, housing, legal resources, and essential community services.

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03

Short-Term Counselling

Access professional, & confidential mental health support focused on your well-being.

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04

English Language Training

Practical classes to support daily life, appointments, and job searching.

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05

Employment Support

Resume help, interview practice, and guidance finding work that fits your goals.

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Not sure where to start?

Reach out anyway. We'll help you figure out the right fit.

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Looking for more resources? 

The YVR Survival Guide

This is an 80+ page resource built specifically for queer newcomers settling in Metro Vancouver. ​​

  • ​Immigration & Settlement 

  • Housing

  • Legal Services

  • Health & Wellness 

  • Free & Low-Cost Counselling

  • Support Groups 

  • Employment 

  • Income Support & Finances

Want to help create more community spaces?

Support the Belonging Fund

Safe Haven connects newcomers to free, funded settlement services.

The Belonging Fund powers something alongside that: the peer groups and shared spaces that turn "settling in" into actually belonging somewhere.

"Help create spaces where nobody has to face isolation, coming out, healing, or life's challenges alone."
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