Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) provides comprehensive, culturally responsive support to help newcomers and immigrants navigate the settlement process and build meaningful lives in Canada. Our services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals at different stages of their journey, ensuring equitable access to information, resources, and community connections.
Through inclusive service delivery and community collaboration, AHC empowers newcomers to strengthen their independence, wellbeing, and sense of belonging in Alberta.
Employment
Resume and interview preparation, career referrals, and guidance to help newcomers secure meaningful employment aligned with their skills and experience.
Housing
Assistance with finding and applying for affordable housing, understanding tenant rights, and navigating the rental market to ensure stable living arrangements.
Mental Health Support
Support groups provide safe spaces to discuss challenges, reduce isolation, and connect with mental health and wellness resources.
Income Support
Information and guidance on income support programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes to access financial assistance during settlement.
Government Benefits Support
Assistance in understanding and applying for federal and provincial benefits that support wellbeing and stability.
Training & Development
Workshops that strengthen practical skills for success in the Canadian job market — including digital literacy, communication, and workplace readiness.
Needs Assessment
Comprehensive assessments to identify each client’s goals and ensure access to the most relevant programs and community supports.
Capacity Building
Group activities that enhance confidence, self-reliance, and resilience, empowering participants to address challenges independently.
Community Connections
Opportunities to connect with peers, community leaders, and organizations, fostering belonging and mutual support.
Language & Literacy
English language classes that build communication skills essential for employment, education, and everyday life in Canada.
Year-Round Tax Clinic & Support
Information and assistance to help clients understand Canada’s tax system, file accurately, and maximize eligible benefits.
Information Sessions
Regular sessions on key settlement topics — such as healthcare, transportation, legal rights, and financial literacy — to support informed decision-making and confident integration.
Group Service Support is a collaborative and inclusive approach that brings together individuals with shared experiences, needs, or goals in a supportive group setting.
AHC’s trained Settlement Team provides individualized and family-based support through a personalized, client-centered approach.
At AHC, referrals are an essential part of our settlement services, ensuring newcomers across Alberta can access the right supports at the right time.
The AHC Community Connection Program helps newcomers build meaningful relationships and feel at home in their new communities.
I came to AHC in January 2025 looking for support with updating my status with the CRA and help with my Canadian citizenship application. My case worker assisted me with the CRA-related issues. At the same time, he helped me through the entire citizenship application process. They guided me in creating an account on the Canadian Citizenship portal, filling out the application online, uploading all the required documents, and paying the fees. Their support made the process much easier and less stressful for me, and I’m very thankful for their help.
Freweyni Teklay Weldemaryam
Since 2023, my case worker in AHC has supported my family and me through important milestones. He first helped us update our names on our Permanent Resident cards. More recently, he guided us through the Canadian citizenship application process—creating an online account, completing the forms, uploading documents, and paying the fees. Thanks to his great help, my brothers and I passed the citizenship exam and officially became Canadian citizens. It was a proud and unforgettable moment.
Liam Louis
Action for Healthy Communities is one of the places I am most happy to visit, because of the warm reception and the wonderful employees. I especially mention Yasmine who was one of my biggest assistants to me in applying for Alberta Income Support, registering for Basically Babies package for my newborn baby, applying for travel documents, and registering us for Civida community housing. AHC staff worked with a pure heart and love, so everything was successful with us. Thank you to the AHC and Yasmine
Hadeel Ayach
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