About us

ARISF provides assistance to immigrants, refugees, homeless individuals, and their families in their efforts to integrate culturally, socially, and professionally. Through personalized consultations and collective information sessions, our services to support the integration of newcomers, refugees, and homeless individuals are free of charge. They are available to individuals and families in eight areas of intervention:

1- Welcoming and Integration

2- French Language Instruction

3- Employment Assistance

4- Legal Aid

5- Educational Support

6- Family Support

7- Food Assistance

8- Housing Assistance

ARISF also offers customized services to businesses. In pursuit of its mission to assist immigrants and refugees, ARISF practices the following values: autonomy, respect for differences, mutual aid, and solidarity.

Our Mission

Aiding refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers to facilitate their integration.

Our Vision

Our vision is to grow over the next 5 years and become the leading organization in the integration of asylum seekers and refugees, and to be recognized as the best in our field in Quebec

Our values

Excellence: For us, excellence is one of our primary objectives. We strive to provide quality assistance and continually improve our services and programs to meet the needs of refugees and immigrants.

Innovation: To us, innovation means encouraging the questioning of traditional approaches, exploring different solution avenues while seeking new creative variations, and thus finding flexible and adaptable solutions while adhering to professional and organizational standards.

Respect: For us, respect is a sentiment that motivates humans to recognize and appreciate the opinions, value, and dignity of others.

Commitment: To us, commitment is demonstrated by our intention to further the integration of refugee and immigrant individuals into Quebec society. ARISF is committed to providing the best support and distinguishing itself through customer service. Our commitment is also demonstrated through transparency, integrity, and acting responsibly toward all.

Inclusion: For us, inclusion is manifested by anticipating, valuing, and supporting the diversity of each person. This means we must be open, act with respect, and create conditions that protect human dignity and autonomy, allowing individuals to make informed choices and participate in improving their living environment.