Health Program
Our interactive in-home health education program brings licensed healthcare professionals directly into the homes of refugee and immigrant families. We understand that navigating a new healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially when language barriers and cultural differences create additional obstacles to receiving proper care.
We partner with established health systems to deliver education that addresses the unique barriers faced by newcomer populations. Our mission is threefold: to increase health literacy among our clients, to encourage patient autonomy so individuals can advocate for their own wellbeing, and to help families develop sustainable, healthy behaviors that will serve them throughout their lives. Every session includes professional interpretation services to ensure complete understanding, and as with all our programs, these vital health classes are offered completely free of charge.
Core Health Services
Mental Health & Parenting
Addressing the psychological impact of displacement and trauma, our mental health education focuses on coping strategies, stress management, and positive parenting techniques adapted for families rebuilding their lives in a new country.
Health Education
Comprehensive topics ranging from chronic disease management to preventive care, tailored to the specific health concerns and questions raised by our client families. Each curriculum is adapted to address the most pressing needs of the community we serve.
Children's Health Education
Specialized programming for pediatric health, including developmental milestones, nutrition for growing bodies, recognizing signs of illness, and understanding the American pediatric care system to ensure every child receives the attention they deserve.
Women's Prenatal Health
Dedicated support for expecting mothers, covering prenatal nutrition, understanding prenatal appointments, preparing for childbirth in the U.S. healthcare system, and postpartum care to ensure healthy outcomes for both mother and baby.
Vaccine Education
Critical information about COVID-19 and routine immunizations, including understanding vaccine safety, accessing vaccination sites, and addressing concerns with culturally sensitive, evidence-based education to protect entire communities.
In-Home Delivery
Recognizing that transportation and childcare barriers often prevent families from attending health classes, we bring education directly to their living rooms. This approach ensures maximum participation and comfort while learning sensitive health topics.
This program is made possible thanks to the generosity of our partners:
Education & Literacy Initiatives
EMPOWER Program
In collaboration with Emotion Program Outside the Clinic with Wellness Education for Refugees (EMPOWER), we host an enriching summer program designed specifically for refugee children. This four-week summer camp provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can process their experiences while building essential life skills.
Families and children engage together in social-emotional learning activities, develop healthy coping mechanisms for stress and trauma, participate in physical activities that promote wellbeing, and strengthen family bonds through emotional literacy exercises. This holistic approach ensures that healing happens not just for individuals, but for entire family units.
Ambassador Classes
In partnership with Yale Health Education and Literacy for Asylees and Refugees (Y-HEALAR), we operate a comprehensive multi-class ambassador program that trains community members to become health educators themselves. This year, we are proud to have two dedicated health ambassadors participating in the program.
Throughout the program, participants develop the skills and confidence needed to lead health classes independently within their own communities. By training peers from within the refugee and immigrant communities, we create sustainable health education networks that continue to expand our reach and impact long after formal programming ends.
Women's Health Workshops
These specialized workshops address the unique health concerns of women in our community, covering critical topics including stress management techniques, culturally-informed parenting strategies, mindfulness practices for mental wellness, and nutrition education adapted to available resources and cultural dietary preferences.
With approximately 120 participants annually, these workshops have become a cornerstone of our community health strategy. The intimate setting allows women to ask questions they might otherwise feel uncomfortable discussing, creating a supportive sisterhood of shared knowledge and mutual empowerment.
Advocacy & Outreach
Vaccine Clinic Program
Offered both online and in-person, our vaccine awareness initiative is specifically designed to address the unique concerns of refugee communities. We provide comprehensive education about the immune system, explain the critical importance of immunization for community health, and respectfully address common myths and misconceptions about vaccines that may circulate within communities.
We create welcoming, judgment-free spaces where clients feel safe asking specific questions about their personal health situations. All educational materials are professionally translated and presented in Dari, Pashto, and Arabic, ensuring that language is never a barrier to understanding life-saving health information.
National Association of Regional Councils (NARC)
The annual NARC Conference and Exhibition stands as the largest national gathering focused on promoting effective regional cooperation and solutions. Our participation allows us to share best practices with leadership from Councils of Government and Metropolitan Planning Organizations across the country.
This platform enables us to advocate for refugee health needs at the policy level, learning from congressional and state lawmakers, university researchers, and nonprofit leaders about emerging strategies for serving displaced populations. Our presence ensures that refugee voices are represented in regional health planning discussions.
Mental Health America Conference
In June 2022, our representatives took the national stage to share research and expertise on addressing America's refugee mental health crisis. This presentation offered practical, culturally-informed approaches to mental healthcare that respect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of refugee communities.
By participating in these national conversations, we help shape the broader discourse on refugee mental health, ensuring that service providers across the country understand the unique psychological impacts of forced migration and the specific support structures that promote healing and resilience.
Photovoice Worldwide
In October 2022, our team member Rachel shared insights from a powerful Photovoice activity conducted with refugee youth in collaboration with Wesleyan University. This innovative methodology allows young people to document their lived experiences through photography, creating visual narratives that communicate their challenges, hopes, and perspectives in ways that traditional interviews cannot capture.
Research & Academic Partnerships
PCORI Engagement Award Project
In collaboration with faculty at the Yale School of Medicine, we are honored to lead a groundbreaking project funded through the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASO 30519). This significant research initiative represents a major step forward in refugee health research methodology.
Our team has established a diverse committee comprising clinicians, academic researchers, community stakeholders, and refugee community members themselves. Together, we are receiving comprehensive training in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) methodologies. Our goal is to develop a shared, community-driven set of research priorities that truly reflect the needs and concerns of refugee populations, ensuring that future health research serves those it aims to help.
Muslim Mental Health Conference
This annual gathering provides a vital platform for discussing the intersection of faith, culture, and mental health. Our representatives participate each year, sharing insights about the specific health and cultural considerations affecting refugee children and women from Muslim-majority countries.
In 2022, we presented important findings about the impact of COVID-19 on refugee mental health, detailing how our organization rapidly adapted our healthcare delivery model in response to the pandemic's unique challenges. This knowledge-sharing helps other organizations serving similar populations develop more effective, culturally-responsive interventions.
North American Refugee Health Conference
At the 2022 conference in Cleveland, our representatives joined researcher Joseph Williams from Yale's School of Public Health to present important findings on COVID-19's disproportionate impact on refugee families. We shared data on infection rates, vaccine hesitancy factors, and economic consequences within the communities we serve.
More importantly, we outlined how our organization is striving to help families recover and rebuild as we emerge from the pandemic. This includes expanded mental health services, economic support programs, and continued health education to address long-term COVID effects. Our presentation emphasized the need for sustained support for refugee communities even as broader society returns to normal.
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ESL Program
Our one-on-one English as a Second Language tutoring program is the heart of our mission, providing personalized language instruction with free childcare to remove barriers to learning.
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