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NEWCOMER MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY

Your experience matters. Help us understand what newcomers in Ontario really go through. Takes approximately 5-7 minutes | Fully anonymous | Ontario-wide

This survey is part of The MEHRI Project's effort to understand the mental health experiences of newcomers, immigrants and refugees during their transition in Canada. Your honest answers help us better support people walking this road, and to speak up on behalf of those who need it most.

SECTION A: About You

How long have you been in Canada?

Less than 3 months

3–6 months

6–9 months

9–12 months

1–3 years

More than 3 years

What best describes your status when you first arrived?

Immigrant (permanent resident / economic class)

Refugee (government-assisted or privately sponsored)

Refugee claimant / asylum seeker

International student who later settled

Other

What region of Ontario do you currently live in?

Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Markham, etc.)

Ottawa / Eastern Ontario

Waterloo Region (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge)

Hamilton / Niagara Region

London / Southwestern Ontario

Windsor / Essex County

Barrie / Simcoe County

Kingston / Southeastern Ontario

Northern Ontario

Other

What is your age range?

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55+

Which community or cultural background do you most identify with?

This question is entirely optional. Its only purpose is to help The MEHRI Project understand which communities are represented and which may need more targeted outreach and support.

Which community or cultural background do you most identify with?

African / Black African diaspora

Caribbean / Afro-Caribbean

South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, etc.)

East Asian (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, etc.)

Southeast Asian (Filipino, Vietnamese, Thai, etc.)

Middle Eastern / North African

Latin American / Hispanic

Eastern European

Western European / Other European

Mixed heritage / Multi-ethnic background

Prefer not to say

Other