Newcomer Services and Groups

Access+ Clinic

Access+ Clinic is a site of Kingston Community Health Centres, offering low barrier and judgment-free services to those who are not attached to primary care.

Jun 26

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Weller Site

An opportunity for newcomers and community members to get together, learn to cook, and enjoy a delicious meal. Each class features food from a different culture.

Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

ISKA envisions Kingston as a community strengthened by the contributions and skills of immigrants, newcomers, and refugees. We offer a variety of settlement programs and services.

Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA) Quinte Immigration Services (QUIS)

ISKA’s Language Assessment and Referral Centre provides eligible clients with free language assessments and referrals for government-funded English language programs in the Kingston and Belleville region.

Weller Site

Kingston Immigration Partnership (KIP) is a collaborative effort of local agencies, community leaders, businesses and individuals that work towards building a welcoming, inclusive, and resilient community for newcomers living in Kingston.

Jun 10

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Weller Site

This group is for youth 13 and up to get involved in social activities and learn more about life in Canada.

Jun 17

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Weller Site

This group is for youth 13 and up to get involved in social activities and learn more about life in Canada.

Jun 24

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Weller Site

This group is for youth 13 and up to get involved in social activities and learn more about life in Canada.

Jun 15

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
KFL&A Public Library (Calvin Park Branch)

Join us for our Newcomer English Circle. Whether you're looking to enhance your fluency or expand your vocabulary, our circle provides a dynamic space to practice and grow.

Jun 22

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
KFL&A Public Library (Calvin Park Branch)

Join us for our Newcomer English Circle. Whether you're looking to enhance your fluency or expand your vocabulary, our circle provides a dynamic space to practice and grow.

Jun 29

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
KFL&A Public Library (Calvin Park Branch)

Join us for our Newcomer English Circle. Whether you're looking to enhance your fluency or expand your vocabulary, our circle provides a dynamic space to practice and grow.

Kingston Immigration Partnership

To celebrate the contributions made by exceptional and visionary newcomer entrepreneurs, Kingston Immigration Partnership and the Kingston Economic Development Corporation have established the Kingston Newcomer Entrepreneurs Award.

Jun 11

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Join us for our Intermediate English Circle, where we dive into Content-Based Learning (CBL) tailored for levels 3 to 5.

Jun 18

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Join us for our Intermediate English Circle, where we dive into Content-Based Learning (CBL) tailored for levels 3 to 5.

Jun 25

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Join us for our Intermediate English Circle, where we dive into Content-Based Learning (CBL) tailored for levels 3 to 5.

Jun 9

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

This group is open to all newcomer men who wish to meet to practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

Jun 16

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

This group is open to all newcomer men who wish to meet to practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

Jun 23

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

This group is open to all newcomer men who wish to meet to practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

Jun 30

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

This group is open to all newcomer men who wish to meet to practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

Jun 12

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kingston Literacy & Skills

We’re delighted to welcome all newcomer women to our monthly sewing group, where creativity and connection come together! Every month, we gather to share sewing techniques, work on personal projects, and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Jun 26

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kingston Literacy & Skills

We’re delighted to welcome all newcomer women to our monthly sewing group, where creativity and connection come together! Every month, we gather to share sewing techniques, work on personal projects, and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Jun 12

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Our meetups for newcomer women are the perfect opportunity to make friends, share experiences, and support each other.

Jun 19

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Our meetups for newcomer women are the perfect opportunity to make friends, share experiences, and support each other.

Access+ Clinic

Kingston Community Health Centres' newcomer bridging clinic is dedicated health service for refugees, protected persons, and other newcomers who are new to Canada and face language or system barriers when trying to access health care. This clinic offers transitional primary care for up to two years, giving clients the time and support they need to settle, build trust, and eventually connect with a long-term family doctor or health care provider.

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