These resources are available to Refugee claimants.

 For asylum seekers: What you need to know: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/irregular-border-crossings-asylum/asylum-seekers.html

IRCC Refugees and asylum -  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/claim-protection-inside-canada/eligibility.html The Canadian government’s basic information on refugee claims, who can apply and how to apply. Also discusses optional work and study permits.

Guides on the refugee Claim Process and Criteria

My Refugee Claim -  https://myrefugeeclaim.ca/en/

Meet Gary - https://meetgary.ca/

Steps to Justice Refugee Law - https://stepstojustice.ca/refugee-law-steps-justice/

IRB’s Refugee Claim Guide - https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/refugee-claims/Pages/ClaDemGuide.aspx

Canadian Council for Refugees Infographic – please download the most recent version of the documents from this website https://ccrweb.ca/en/front-end-processes-infographic

Guide for Children and Youth - https://crcrefugee.ca/info-hub/

 

Interactive Programs to Help you Prepare for your Hearing

You can register with the following programs to help you prepare for your refugee hearing. We encourage you to participate in as many of the programs as you are comfortable with.

 My Refugee Claim’s Ready Tour - https://myrefugeeclaim.ca/en/ready-tours/

 Matthew House Refugee Hearing Program - https://www.matthewhouserhp.com/simulated-hearings

 Meet Gary - https://meetgary.ca/

Mego Nerses's LGBTQ+ Hearing Support group - https://www.megonerses.com/refugeelgbtqsupportgroup/

 

Support and Mental Health Resources

Legal Aid Ontario – www.legalaid.on.ca

Call 1 800 668 8258

 

Refugee 613 - Welcome To Ottawa Brochure for Refugee Claimants

https://r613.info/3Lqf1Za

Mego Nerses Psychotherapy - https://www.megonerses.com/

• Virtual therapy services for refugees
• Interim Federal Health program payments accepted

 

Walk-In Clinics that accept the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) – “brown paper”

**All hospital emergency departments in Canada accept the IFHP.

Orléans Urgent Care 1220 Place d'Orléans Drive  (613) 841-5389 Monday – Friday  8:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday – Sunday  8:00 am to 3:00 pm	Restore Medical Clinic 786 Bronson Avenue (613) 416-1000 Monday – Friday  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Priya Medical 117 Centrepointe Drive  (613) 226-2100 Monday – Tuesday  9:30 am to noon Wednesday – Friday  9:30 am to 3:00 pm	Lamira Medical Centre 1395 Bank Street (613) 422-3477 First come, first serve. Call ahead to confirm walk-in clinic hours.