Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health

Upcoming Webinar: Challenges in Mental Health Services for Afghan Refugees Join us on September 18 to gain a deeper understanding of the mental health challenges faced by Afghan refugee communities. This session will provide insights into mental health disparities within Afghan refugee populations and explore the barriers they encounter in accessing mental health care. Date and Time: September 18th, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST Register here: https://lnkd.in/dda_kAei

Reminder: Ukrainian Refugee School Impact (URSI) Application Deadline is Next Friday This is a friendly reminder that the Ukrainian Refugee School Impact (URSI) program's application deadline is approaching. We invite local education agencies (LEAs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) with expertise in serving Ukrainian refugee communities, particularly school-aged children and youth, to apply. The URSI program aims to enhance California's capacity to support the academic success and community integration of Ukrainian newcomers. Grant funds will be allocated to provide linguistically and culturally responsive programming and support services for ORR-eligible Ukrainian youth and their families. 🗓 Application Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024, 5:00 pm (PDT) 📄Resource: Frequently Asked Questions: https://lnkd.in/dZyARfSt 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e8NMtHMe For more information, visit cirh.phi.org. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact refugeeschoolimpact@phi.org. Don’t miss out on this important opportunity to support Ukrainian refugee families in your community!

Volunteers Needed: Support Surveys, Focus Groups, and Interviews to Evaluate the Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs of Recently Resettled Afghans in the U.S. CIRH, in partnership with Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, is conducting a study to assess the mental health and psychosocial needs of recently resettled Afghans in the U.S. This research aims to provide evidence-based recommendations to enhance legal, social, and service responses to better meet the needs of Afghan communities. We are looking for volunteers for the following research activities: - Household survey: Open to the Afghan community - In-depth interviews: Open to Afghan community members and people who work closely with them - Focus groups: Open to Afghan community members and people who work closely with them As a token of appreciation: - Survey participants will receive $50 - Interview and focus group participants will receive $100 If you are interested in participating in the study, please email Esra Saleh at esaleh@phi.org and Rafiullah Sadiq at rsadiq@phi.org. To learn more about this project, visit https://lnkd.in/e_2A8byX.

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Refugee Programs Bureau (RPB) developed the Afghan Support and Investment Program (ASIP) to support the transition of recent Afghan newcomers to long-term housing in California following the implementation of Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) in July 2021. ASIP was designed to provide time-limited, housing-focused services and rental subsidies to help Afghan newcomers in need stabilize and move towards self-sufficiency. Who is Eligible? Afghan newcomers with a Refugee, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holder, or other eligible status that arrived in the U.S. and reside in California after September 30, 2023, or Afghans with a granted asylum date after September 30, 2023, may be eligible. What Will ASIP Need from You? - Eligibility documents for all household members - Valid, signed lease or signed affidavit confirming the applicant is living full-time at the specified address - Signed program participation consent form - Monthly proof of employment OR enrollment in RSS or any other approved employment services (more information available upon contacting our program) - Household’s portion of rent (more information on scaled subsidy available upon contacting our program) Additional details about ASIP eligibility criteria and more can be found at https://lnkd.in/e4g5ky7p. Interested applicants and service providers assisting eligible newcomers are encouraged to reach out to ASIP@ccdsd.org.

Meet CIRH's Refugee Health Support Team! The Refugee Health Support Team is proud to offer comprehensive support to grantees of the Afghan Refugee School Impact—Support to Schools (ARSI—S2S) and Ukrainian Refugee School Impact (URSI) programs. Our mission is to address the academic and cultural needs of Afghan and Ukrainian youth and their families. Our team provides a range of tailored services, including: - Individual consultations: Partnering with local education agencies (LEAs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) for strategic planning - Presentations and webinars: Supporting school staff, CBOs, and community members on best practices for supporting refugee children and families - Resource Connections: Providing access to relevant tools and resources for refugee children and families Learn more about our team and the impactful work we do at https://lnkd.in/gG4xmFkn.

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Request for Applications: Ukrainian Refugee School Impact (URSI) We are inviting applications from local education agencies (LEAs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) with expertise in serving Ukrainian refugee communities with a focus on supporting school-aged children and youth. The URSI program builds capacity in California to support the academic performance of young Ukrainian newcomers and the successful integration of these children, youth, and their families into their communities. The funds provided for services under this grant shall provide linguistically and culturally responsive programming and support services to ORR-eligible Ukrainian youth and their families. 🗓 Application Deadline: Friday September 13, 2024, 5:00 pm (PDT) 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e8NMtHMe To learn more, visit cirh.phi.org. For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact refugeeschoolimpact@phi.org.

We are pleased to share a provider list to assist with referrals to online and in-person mental health services for refugee and immigrant communities in California. https://lnkd.in/ean8_y87 To better support our participants, we kindly request that you share contact information for any clinicians they have been referred to or are currently working with. Please send the details to us at cirh@phi.org. Thank you for your collaboration and commitment to enhancing mental health care for our community!

Do you know a refugee who needs mental health support in California? In-person and virtual mental health services and support are available in English, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Armenian, Creole, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian. Share our targeted mental health resource flyers with those in need: https://lnkd.in/eJf-6q-g. To learn more about our Refugee Mental Health Initiatives (RMHI), visit https://lnkd.in/e6PyG_aY.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This month aims to bring attention to the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities. The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health (CIRH) is committed to supporting the mental well-being of immigrants and refugees through a variety of programs. CIRH’s Refugee Mental Health Initiatives (RMHI) focus on providing culturally relevant, linguistically appropriate, and holistic care to support the mental health and well-being of refugees. The grantees we work with throughout California include refugee resettlement organizations and other community-based organizations that specialize in supporting refugees. These organizations offer culturally sensitive counseling services, community support groups, and tailored mental health education programs. To learn about RMHI and each project's dedicated work, visit https://lnkd.in/e6PyG_aY.