About
The Settlement Wellness Hub is a sector-focused social enterprise dedicated to enhancing the well-being of frontline workers in the settlement sector. We provide accessible, science-backed wellness support, helping staff manage stress, prevent burnout, and build resilience.
Mission
To empower frontline workers in the settlement sector by providing accessible, science-backed wellness support, fostering resilience, preventing burnout, and promoting sustainable workplace well-being through training, resources, and peer support.
Vision
To create a resilient and well-supported workforce in the settlement sector, where frontline workers have the tools, knowledge, and community they need to sustain their well-being and continue providing high-quality support to newcomers.
Values
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Wellness & Resilience – We prioritize the mental and emotional well-being of frontline workers.
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Accessibility – We provide affordable and inclusive wellness resources for all organizations.
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Collaboration – We believe in the power of community and peer support to foster growth.
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Innovation – We embrace research-driven strategies to improve workplace wellness.
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Sustainability – We focus on long-term solutions for systemic well-being in the sector.
Why We Exist
Frontline workers in the settlement sector face unique challenges, including high workloads, compassion fatigue, and high levels of burnout. Yet, there are few resources designed specifically for their needs. We created the Settlement Wellness Hub to fill this gap by offering practical, effective, and accessible wellness solutions tailored for those working with newcomers and vulnerable populations.
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Commitment to the Sector
We believe that when frontline workers are healthy, supported, and resilient, they can provide the best possible care to the communities they serve. By investing in the well-being of settlement professionals, we contribute to stronger organizations, better service delivery, and improved outcomes for newcomers.
NICE TO MEET YOU
Founder - Mona Hassannia, MA, RCC
With over 15 years of experience in the settlement sector, spanning both frontline and management roles, I have the practical expertise in addressing key issues encountered daily in the sector. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with a MA in Counselling Psychology, and a Mental Health Consultant in Settlement, I actively collaborate with organizations across Canada to deliver wellness debriefs and practical resources and training aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of frontline staff.  This experience and passion has led me to creating a hub where wellness resources can be accessed to provide valuable supports to frontline staff.
The Sector Spoke...
and We Listened!
“After years of facilitating wellness debriefs for frontline staff, I saw firsthand the urgent need for consistent and accessible supports. The challenges of burnout, emotional strain, and vicarious trauma were common across agencies, yet resources remained limited. Through discussions with sector leaders and backed by research, the Settlement Wellness Hub was created to address this gap. By making wellness tools more impactful through ongoing, integrated supports, we are fostering resilience, sustainability and ultimately a stronger community”
— Mona Hassannia, MA, RCC, Founder, Settlement Wellness Hub
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Join us in Strengthening the Sector
We’re excited to collaborate with organizations, settlement agencies, and frontline professionals to make wellness more accessible.Â