"Building resilience, fostering belonging."

Hamilton Newcomers Mental Wellness Association (HNMWA) is a not-for-profit organization that offers mental wellness support to newcomers in the Hamilton area. We run various programs that focus on strengthening mental health, resilience, and overall well-being in individuals new to Canada. Our goal is to create a community where every newcomer feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive through prioritizing mental wellness over forced assimilation.

Our Mission

We are committed to supporting newcomers in the Hamilton area by helping strengthen mental wellness, building resilience, and creating a sense of belonging. We aim to offer accessible, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and community-driven mental wellness programming to individuals new to Canada. Our goal is to create a welcoming space where newcomers can strengthen their mental health by connecting, sharing, and healing through conversation, creativity, and mutual support. The aim is to reduce isolation, make settling in Canada easier, and build a strong, inclusive community where everyone can thrive.

Upcoming Events

Peer-Led Wellness Group

What is it?

A small support group where you can talk openly in your own language about stress, culture shock, life in Hamilton. Alternatively, you can come to hear others share their thoughts. Sharing is always optional. 

Location: Coming soon

Date/Time: Coming soon

Our Core Values

Integrity & Accountability

We are transparent, ethical, and responsible in ensuring trust with newcomers, partners, and funders.

Community & Belonging

We believe healing happens in connection. We create safe, inclusive spaces where newcomers can build meaningful relationships and feel at home.

Collaboration

We partner with community organizations, faith groups, and local services to amplify support and reduce isolation.

Accessibility & Inclusion

We design programs that remove barriers—cultural, linguistic, financial—so every newcomer can participate fully.

Cultural Sensitivity

We honour diverse identities, traditions, and lived experiences, ensuring our programs reflect and respect the communities we serve.

Empowerment

We support newcomers not only to cope with settlement stress but also to discover their strength, resilience, and potential.

Insights & Articles


Explore articles, blogs, and research that shed light on how migration, displacement, and cultural assimilation shape the mental wellness of newcomers.

 

Contact Us

Location

Hamilton, Ontario
Canada