Welcome to the asylum seekers and refugees

Welcome to the asylum seekers and refugees information page. Our goal is to provide you with the support and resources you need on your path to safety in a new country. On this page, you’ll find contact information for organizations that are well-prepared to assist you in your journey. They can offer guidance on accessing healthcare, education, and other essential services in your new community. Remember, you’re not alone, and there are dedicated individuals and organizations ready to lend a hand. If you arrive in one of the following cities: Fredericton, Moncton, or Saint John, or any community in the province, please follow these steps:

  1. Reach out to one of the multicultural organizations listed below.
  2. Schedule an appointment with the Department of Social Development.
  3. Schedule an appointment with the New Brunswick Refugee Clinic.

Multicultural Organizations

Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. (MCAF)
L’Association multiculturelle de Fredericton Inc. (MCAF)

(506) 454-8292
mcaf@mcaf.nb.ca
28 Saunders Street
Fredericton, NB, Canada E3B 1N1
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
https://mcaf.nb.ca/en/

The Multicultural Agency of the Greater Moncton Area (MAGMA)
L’Association multiculturelle de la région du Grand Moncton (AMGM)

(506) 857-9430
info@magma-amgm.org
22 Church St, Suite C170
Moncton, NB, Canada E1C 0P7
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
https://magma-amgm.org/

The Saint John Newcomers Centre  (SJNC)
Le Centre de nouveaux arrivants de Saint-Jean (CNSJ)

(506) 642-4242
welcome@sjnewcomers.ca
75 Prince William St, Suite 100
Saint John, NB, E2L 2B2
https://www.sjnewcomers.ca/
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

YMCA Newcomer Connections of Greater Saint John

(506) 634-4860
newcomerconnections@saintjohny.ca
191 Churchill Blvd
Saint John, NB E2K 3E2
https://saintjohny.ymca.ca/
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM –  8:00 PM

Multicultural Association Chaleur Region and Bathurst

(506) 547-7651
info@macr-amrc.ca
325 Main St
Bathurst, NB, E2A 1B1
https://www.macr-amrc.ca//
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM –  4:30 PM

Restigouche Multicultural Association (Campbelton)

(506) 789-7747
info@rma-amr.ca
157 Water Street, Suite 802
Campbelton, NB, E3N 3L4
https://www.rma-amr.ca/
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Resource Center for Newcomers to the North West inc

(506) 735-0604
info@crna.ca
59 Queen Street
Edmundston, NB, E3V 1A4
https://www.crna.ca/
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Miramichi Regional Multicultural Association

(506) 773-5272
info@mrma.ca
1808 Water Street
Miramichi, NB E1N 1B6
https://miramichimulticultural.com/

Association Multiculturelle d’Integration des Nouveaux Arrivants (AMINA)

(506) 235-1804
info@aminaro.org
234 F, rue Canada
Saint Quentin, NB, E8A 1H4
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Multicultural Association of Charlotte County

(506) 755-9295
info@ccmanb.com
19 Main St., Unit 1
St. George NB, E5C 3H9
https://www.ccmanb.com/
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Multicultural Association of Sussex (MAS)

(506) 432-1252
info@mas-nb.ca
593 Main St.
Sussex, NB, E4E 7H5
https://mas-nb.ca/
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Multicultural Association of Carleton County

506-328-4690
clientservices@maccnb.ca
645/647 Main Street
Woodstock, NB, E7M 2C7
https://www.maccnb.ca/
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Le Centre d’accueil et d’accompagnement francophone des immigrants (CAFi)

Greater Moncton Area | South-eastern NB

(506) 382-7494
info@cafi-nb.org
200 rue Suite 150 Champlain
Dieppe, E1A 1P1
https://cafi-nb.org/
Lundi – Vendredi
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Région de Shediac et Cap-Acadie

(506) 332-0073
info.sbec@cafi-nb.org
2668 chemin Acadie, unité 1
Cap-Acadie, NB E4N 1E3
Lundi – Vendredi
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Social Services and Information

Department of Social Development of New Brunswick

(833) 733-7835
sd-ds@gnb.ca
Monday – Friday
8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
https://www.gnb.ca/socialdevelopment

Information 211

211 is the information and referral service that connects New Brunswickers to critical human, social, community and government support.
211nb@findhelp.ca
https://nb.211.ca/
Live chat services Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 10 PM
Telephone Service 24/7

Call 211 for:

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Information on immigration processes, forms, and guidelines.
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html

Emergency Contacts

Dial 911 for rapid and accurate access to emergency services like a threat to your health, safety or property on a 24/7 basis.

Call 911 when there is a:

Legal Aid

New Brunswick Refugee Clinic 
Clinique de Refugiés du Nouveau-Brunswick

(506) 204-5781
info@nbrc-crnb.ca
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Emergency homeless shelters 

Fredericton

Oak Centre
1216 Regent Street
E3B 3Z4

St. John House
65 Brunswick Street
E3B 1G5
(506) 450-1102
info@theshelters.ca
Website

Grace House for Women
275 Brunswick Street
E3B 1G8
(506) 450-3001
info@theshelters.ca
Website

Moncton

Harvest House
182 High Street
E1C 6B7
(506) 855-0626
Website

House of Nazareth
75 Albert Street
E1C 1B3
(506) 858-5702
Maison-Nazareth@maisonnazareth.com
Website

Saint John

Outflow Ministry Inc.
162 Waterloo Street
E2L 3R1
(506) 658-1344
donations@outflowsj.com

Coverdale Center for Women
148 Waterloo Street
E2L 3R1
(506) 634-1649

Out of the Cold/Warming Centers

Moncton 

55 Mark Ave.
Hours: 24/7
E1C 7G8

St George Street Shelter (until June 30)
Hours:  24/7
473 St. George Street
E1C 1Y2

House of Nazareth
Hours: 24/7
74 Albert Street
E1C 2V7
(506) 858-5702

Harvest House
Hours: Daytime
182 High St
E1C 6B7
(506) 388-4357