Resources for Newcomers

Childcare Resources

• How to Access Childcare in BC
• Abbotsford Child Care Resource & Referral

Driving Resources

• Information on Drivers Licensing and ID
• Driving Schools in Abbotsford

Education Resources

• Abbotsford School District 34
• Abbotsford Virtual School
• Sprott Shaw College
• University of the Fraser Valley Continuing Education

Employment Resources

• For programs and resources on Employment for Youth, Adults and Seniors; see the website for the Fraser Valley Refugee Readiness Team

English Language Services

• Abbotsford School District

• ELL Program

• Archway Community Services

• Access2English

• English Language Test Prep (CELPIP- General, CELPIP – General LS and CAEL)

• Interpretation and Translation Services

• Language Assessment: Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test

• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) 

• Inasmuch

• ESL classes at Sevenoaks Alliance Church (2575 Gladwin Rd. Abbotsford) Registration is now open for classes starting September 2023. 

Health Resources

• Finding a family doctor in Abbotsford – Abbotsford Divisions of Family Practice
• Finding a doctor that speaks my language – College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
• You can also be connected to a language interpreter for many medical appointments Language Interpretation Information
• For more information including Pharmacies; Dental Services, Walk in Clinics and more; head to The Fraser Valley Readiness Team’s webpage on Healthcare

Housing Resources

For information on housing; see the website for the Fraser Valley Refugee Readiness Team.

Library

Here are three free public libraries in Abbotsford.

• Abbotsford Community Library
• Clearbrook Library
• Mount Lehman Library

Mental Health Resources

If you need to find a mental health professional who speaks your language, you can search by language at Counsellors Archive – BCACC. It may be helpful to search by online sessions, so you get a broader range of names to look at.

To find more resources; head to Fraser Valley Readiness Team’s Webpage on Mental Health

Shopping Resources

The Archway Food Justice Council has put together a comprehensive list of affordable shopping locations, filtered by price, dietary need and more.

• Food Map 
• Abbotsford Food Supports

Transportation Resources

• BC Transit has all the information for busses
• You can also use Google Transit to plan your route