Refugee services providers help refugees resettle and integrate into their new host countries. They may offer various kinds of assistance, such as:
- Financial support
- Housing and accommodation
- Health care and mental health services
- Language and cultural orientation
- Education and Employment
- Legal and immigration advice
- Community and social connections
Depending on the country and the program, refugee service providers may be funded by the government, private sponsors, donors, or a combination of sources. Some examples of refugee service providers are:
- In Canada, the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) is a network of service provider organizations that deliver support to government-assisted refugees12. They help refugees with finding accommodation, clothing, food, health care, and employment1. They also provide orientation sessions on life in Canada and connect refugees with other community services2.