Health Support
Holistic Wellbeing

Health & Wellness

Health is more than just medical care—it's mental wellbeing, preventive education, and access to essential resources. Our Health program provides comprehensive support to help refugees and immigrants thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.

From health education to counseling referrals, medical navigation to hygiene assistance, we ensure that health disparities don't prevent our community members from achieving their full potential.

Knowledge is Health

Health Education

Empowering refugees and immigrants with vital health knowledge to navigate the U.S. healthcare system and maintain their wellbeing.

Medical System Navigation

Comprehensive workshops teaching how to access healthcare services, understand insurance coverage, schedule appointments, and communicate effectively with healthcare providers in the U.S. system.

Preventive Care

Education on the importance of regular check-ups, vaccinations, screenings, and healthy lifestyle choices that can prevent serious health issues before they develop.

Mental Health Awareness

Destigmatizing mental health and teaching coping strategies for stress, trauma, and cultural adjustment. Promoting understanding that mental health is just as important as physical health.

Nutrition & Wellness

Workshops on healthy eating on a budget, understanding food labels, adapting traditional diets to local ingredients, and maintaining physical health through proper nutrition.

Connecting to Care

Medical & Counseling Referrals

Facilitating access to essential medical and mental health services through trusted partnerships with local healthcare providers.

Primary Care Access

Referrals to clinics and physicians who provide comprehensive primary care services, including routine check-ups, chronic disease management, and preventive screenings regardless of insurance status.

Mental Health Services

Connections to culturally sensitive counselors and therapists who understand the unique challenges refugees face. Support for trauma, anxiety, depression, and family counseling with multilingual providers when possible.

Medical Navigation

Accompanying clients to appointments, helping complete medical forms, explaining treatment plans, and ensuring clients understand their healthcare options and rights. Acting as a bridge between clients and providers.

Specialized Care

Women's Health

Addressing the unique health needs of refugee and immigrant women through education and access to specialized services. We create safe spaces for women to learn about their health and access culturally appropriate care.

Reproductive Health Education

Comprehensive education on reproductive health, family planning, prenatal care, and maternal health in a culturally sensitive manner.

Cancer Screenings & Prevention

Education and referral services for breast cancer screenings, cervical cancer prevention, and other women's health screenings.

Safe Space Support Groups

Women's health circles where participants can discuss health concerns, share experiences, and support each other in a confidential environment.

Women's Health Support
Essential Support

Hygiene & Basic Needs Assistance

Providing essential hygiene products and resources to ensure dignity and health for individuals and families facing financial hardship.

Hygiene Kits Distribution

Providing essential hygiene items including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, and other personal care necessities to families in need.

Hygiene Education

Workshops on personal hygiene practices, home sanitation, food safety, and preventing common illnesses through proper hygiene habits.

Emergency Support

Rapid response assistance for families facing urgent health-related needs, including prescription medication support and emergency hygiene supplies.

Mental Health Support
Healing & Recovery

Mental Health & Trauma Support

Many refugees have experienced profound trauma before and during their journey to safety. We provide compassionate support and connections to specialized mental health services that understand the unique challenges of displacement and cultural adjustment.

Trauma-Informed Care

Connecting clients with therapists trained in trauma-informed care who understand the psychological impact of war, displacement, and resettlement.

Support Groups

Peer support groups where individuals can share experiences, reduce isolation, and build community with others who understand their journey.

Wellness Activities

Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions designed to reduce stress, improve mental wellbeing, and provide tools for managing anxiety.

Cultural Adjustment Support

Specialized support for navigating the emotional challenges of adapting to a new culture while maintaining identity and traditions.

Our Impact

Health Program Outcomes

Making a measurable difference in the health and wellbeing of our community

500+Health Education Sessions
200+Medical Referrals
300+Hygiene Kits Distributed
150+Mental Health Connections