Resources for New Ukrainians

General Information

• Information Guide for Ukrainians Arriving in Alberta (English and Ukrainian)
• Information guide for Ukrainians arriving in Alberta - Open Government (English)

 Social Services General Contacts                                                                                                  

• Ukrainian Canadian Social Services (ucssedmonton.ca)
  Office Location: 11717 97 ST Tel.: (780) 471-4477   Welcome Centre (until June 24, Kingsway Mall, Entrance 8)
• Catholic Social Services (English as a Second Language Classes/STAR Literacy Program, Settlement support (housing, jobs, etc.) (https://newcomers.cssalberta.ca/) Office Location: 12431 Stony Plain Rd NW   Tel.:780-432-1137                                                                                                                                                                 
• Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Edmonton, AB - The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) official website
• Consulate General of Ukraine in Edmonton Unit 327 9707 110 St. NW Edmonton, AB T5K 2L9  Telephone (+1) (780) 425-3217  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: edmonton.mfa.gov.ua

Health-related Information

• AHS Support for Ukraine AHS Support for Ukraine - Frequently Asked Questions for Evacuees (albertahealthservices.ca) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Immigrations Medical Exam for Ukrainian CUAET Visa Holders (Special Access)  call or text (SMS) 780-566-8511  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY  2041 111 street, Heritage Village Medicentre
• Mental health or addiction information and advice (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)  Tel.: 1-877-303-2642. Translation services are available.

Registries

• List of registries for to obtain Alberta Health Care and Drivers License
   alberta.ca/ahcip-registry-locations.aspx#

 Language Training

• ESL - Edmonton Public Library https://www.epl.ca/english-language-learners/ Home | English for Ukrainians learn English                                                                                                                            
• LARCC | Directory (cssalberta.ca)
• Language classes funded by the Government of Canada - Canada.ca                                                                                                                      
• CCI-LEX - ESL Classes & Tutoring, IELTS/CELPIP Preparation, and Cultural Exchange

 Job-related Information

• Jobs for Ukraine - Job Bank
• For information on regulated occupations in Alberta, visit https://www.alberta.ca/foreign-qualification-recognition.aspx
• To learn more about designated trades in Alberta, visit https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-occupations/

 Various

• Volunteer Furniture Warehouse 15330 - 114 Avenue, Edmonton, AB Hours of operations: Tuesday and Thursday 18:00-20:00 p.m. (6-8 pm) and weekends 12:00 p.m. - 16:00 p.m. (noon to 4 pm)
•  Edmonton Food Bank  780-425-4190 (Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm)  https://www.edmontonsfoodbank.com/

Schools

• Edmonton Public School Board:  https://www.epsb.ca/  
• Edmonton Catholic School District: https://www.ecsd.net/
  Edmonton Catholic Schools Ukrainian Bilingual Program – OSVITA (webyva.com)
  • Elementary School: St. Matthew (780-473-6575) and St. Martin (780-434-4848)
  • Jr. High School: St. Brendan (780-466-1281)
  • High School: Austin O'Brien (780-466-3161)
    
    
• · Ukrainian Bilingual Schools and Heritage Language Schools: Ukrainian pre-school and Saturday heritage language schools.
  • Preschool
    • St Josaphat's - https://www.sadochok.com/
    • Kalyna Kids - https://kalynakids.com/
    • Ridna Shkola Ukrainian Heritage School (elementary-level) - https://www.facebook.com/Ridna-Shkola-Ukrainian-Heritage-Language-School-of-Edmonton-1375550732667255/?ref=page_internal