For more details or to register please contact LGBTQsupportreferrals@dcrs.ca

Empowering LGBTQ

Newcomers in Surrey

LGBTQsupportreferrals@dcrs.ca

About DIVERSEcityDIVERSEcity Community Resources Society (DIVERSEcity

programs to the culturally diverse communi-ties of the lower mainland.

DIVERSEcityfounding name of SURREY DELTA IMMIGRANT SERVICES SOCIETY [SDISS]) and has over three decades of service to the community.

DIVERSEcity prides itself on its well-founded expertise in assisting immigrants and new Canadians in their integration into their

In addition to this program, DIVERSEcitythe following:

• Settlement and Community Programs • Language Training and Literacy Programs • Employment Services and Skills Training

Services • Counselling Services • Programs for Children and Youth • Interpretation and Translation Services

Our programs continue to expand and change

community we serve. We have a strong com-mitment to raising awareness of the economic and cultural contributions immigrants make to Canadian society, and to raising awareness of the value of diversity.

about these services please visit us at www.dcrs.ca

E-mail: info@dcrs.ca

Our Mission

DIVERSEcity aims to empower LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning) new-comers by providing a positive, respectful and

around the needs that group members have

Recognizing the unique needs of LGBTQ newcomers, DIVERSEcity’s LGBTQ Newcomer Support Groups aims to assist participants navigate barriers ranging from isolation, rac-

resources that assist with settlement needs such as safe housing and employment.

Eligibility

Support groups are open to all LGBTQ new-comers regardless of their immigration status.

additional language support will be available upon request.

www.dcrs.ca DIVERSEcityBCLGBTQsupportreferrals@dcrs.ca

Welcome!

Welcome to DIVERSEcity’s LGBTQ Newcomer

Counselling Groups.

• Make new social connections in a safe and

• Share experiences and information

• Learn about and connect to helpful community resources

• Raise awareness of the unique needs of LGBTQ newcomers

This program is made possible through funding from TD Bank Canada and in-kind support by Rainbow Refugee and DIVERSEcity

피어 지원 및 상담 그룹을 제공하는 다이버스시티의 성 소수자 (LGBTQ) 신규 이민자 지원 그룹에 오신 것을 환영합니다.

• 안전하고 비밀스러운 공간에서 새로운 사회적 관계를 맺어보십시오.

∙ 경험 및 정보를 공유하십시오.

∙ 도움이 될 만한 지역사회 시설들에 대해 배우고 연결하십시오.

∙ 성 소수자 (LGBTQ) 신규 이민자들만의 고유한 필요성에 대한 관심을 높여보십시오.

Bienvenido(a) a los grupos de apoyo a los LGBTQ recién llegados, brindados por DIVERSEcity, que ofrecen apoyo a los iguales y grupos de consejería.

• Hazte nuevos contactos sociales en un am-

• Intercambia experiencias e información

• I nfórmate sobre recursos comunitarios útiles y ponte en contacto con ellos

• Concientiza a la gente de las necesidades especiales de los LGBTQ recién llegados