Absolutely.
Here in Quebec, depending on where the asylum seeker is coming from, language supports and services are definitely necessary, as well as things like health and wellness supports, for example. Psychosocial support can be given to asylum seekers through community organizations, as can integration and employment services. These are all services that we provide at The Refugee Centre.
When it comes to our employment services, we support refugee claimant clients with preparing for interviews and assessing what their labour history has been, looking to alternative options here in Montreal.