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The “Refugee Community Education Video Index,” authored by Catholic Charities, is a comprehensive resource featuring a curated collection of videos on a wide range of topics, including health, estate planning, English learning, and more. This index is thoughtfully categorized by language to ensure accessibility and relevance for diverse refugee communities. By providing easily accessible educational […]
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Recently resettled groups often face a multitude of stressors throughout their migration journey and in their new environment, which can limit their ability to seek out others in their community. Additionally, the settings they came from may have harbored conflict, persecution, and displacement, breaking up families and social networks and developing distrust of others. This […]
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Hosted on June 12, 2024, the training was delivered by Megan Rafferty, MA, LPC, LAC, Training Officer, Mental Health and Wellness. Caseworkers and other frontline staff play an essential role in the resettlement process, yet they frequently experience high turnover rates. Various factors contribute to their departure, with burnout being a significant concern. This webinar […]
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Multiple sources of strong evidence indicates that peer support groups can improve newcomer mental health symptoms. Three systematic reviews, as well as four additional studies, demonstrate positive outcomes from peer support groups in various newcomer populations. Such groups appear to provide a unique benefit to both participants and newcomer leaders in enhancing social connections, expanding […]
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) is a spectrum of support services available to refugee and newcomer clients. Services can range from broad social-emotional support, via wellness groups and creative activities, to clinical behavioral health interventions focused on reducing symptoms of mental illness. MHPSS services can be embedded in resettlement, integrated into health clinics, provided […]
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This evidence summary summarizes the state of available evidence on the impacts of interventions targeting the reduction of adverse mental health symptoms in expectant or new mothers. This summary includes interventions that are either directly impacting the mothers or aiming to increase rates of screening by medical providers.
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Refugees and other newcomers are regularly exposed to distressing events and significant stressors before, during, and after migration. These risk factors, balanced by protective factors such as family support and personal strengths, help shape an individual’s overall mental health. This introductory webinar will explore the fundamentals of mental health, including the identification of common signs […]
This resource, developed by CARRE and the International Rescue Committee, is a client facing handout with information on what hate crimes and hate incidents are, how to remain safe, and reporting options. This resource is available in Arabic, Dari, French, Pashto, Spanish, Swahili, English, and Somali.
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This guide was developed by OPORA and the International Rescue Committee. It is available in English and Ukrainian. This guide covers the fundamental aspects of mental health and well-being. Each discussed topic combines theoretical and practical knowledge that can be used to manage one’s own well-being and mental health. It is intended to support Ukrainians […]
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This information guide describes some of the common principles and guiding practices of trauma-informed care (TIC) that can inform resettlement and integration practices. It is aimed at refugee service providers, including case managers or those in similar roles, seeking to integrate trauma-informed care into their work. Principles discussed include: Safety Trustworthiness and Transparency Mutual Collaboration […]
