Announcement  Starting February 2025, join us on the first Monday of every month from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET for free, informal data support. Whether you’re new to data or an experienced practitioner, we’re here to help!   Mark your calendars! Upcoming data office hours will be held on  February 3,  March 3,   April 7,  and , ...

Significant practice gaps exist in the evaluation and treatment of PTSD among Survivors of Torture (SOT). Many clinicians lack adequate training and supervision in trauma-focused, evidence-based therapies – such as Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and EMDR – particularly when these treatments must be a , ...

Switchboard Webinar Announcement Switchboard is pleased to announce an upcoming public webinar open to all refugee service providers, whether working at state agencies, resettlement agencies or affiliates, or other organizations. Please circulate this announcement widely among your colleagues! De-escalation in Practice , ...

Join the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers and Dr. Omar Reda for a Q&A session about supporting the mental health of refugee and newcomer men. This session will be an informal, discussion format. It will be an opportunity for participants to ask Dr. Reda any questions they have around mental health services f , ...

The Welcoming Economies program provides a platform for community leaders to come together, share knowledge, and strengthen their ongoing efforts. For over a decade, Welcoming America and Global Detroit’s E Pluribus Program have collaborated to support economic development opportunities for immigrants and refugee , ...

Learning objectives for this Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health webinar: Illustrate the intersection of migration, culture, and nutrition. Describe screening for growth parameters and micronutrient deficiencies. Compose approaches to treating growth faltering and micronutrient deficiencies. Practice how to approac , ...

Join the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers, Beth Farmer, LCSW and Leena Zahra, MSc for a Q&A session about supporting children and families’ mental health and wellbeing. This session will be an informal, discussion format. It will be an opportunity for participants to ask the experts any questions they , ...

Wednesday, September 17, 2:00 – 3:15 PM ETWednesday, October 15, 2:00 – 3:15 PM ETWednesday, November 5, 2:00 – 3:15 PM ET Switchboard is pleased to announce an upcoming three-part virtual roundtable series open to all refugee service providers, whether working at state agencies, resettlement agencies or affiliates, or , ...

Join our September Brunch and Brainstorm event!  This one-hour virtual workshop series is designed to encourage open discussion, peer connection, and collaboration on labor trafficking response efforts. This event will offer space for providers to connect, share updates and news, and discuss current challenges and oppo , ...

Switchboard is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar, back by popular demand, open to all refugee service providers, whether working at state agencies, resettlement agencies or affiliates, or other organizations. Please circulate this announcement widely among your colleagues! Across the U.S., many refugee service pr , ...

DateTuesday, Sept. 23, 20252:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CT12:30 – 1:30 p.m. MT11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT Learning Objectives • Describe common barriers to medication adherence faced by newcomers. • Discuss opportunities for anticipatory guidance and patient education to support appropriat , ...

Switchboard will host the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Headquarters’ Housing Team and Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS) to answer your housing-related questions. Whether you’re new to housing or an experienced housing practitioner, join us for free, informal housing support. We’re here to help! Is the All Thing , ...

Join us for an upcoming training workshop presented by USCRI’s Refugee Youth Resource Center! This training is intended for service providers working with refugee children and youth (resettlement agencies, child welfare, schools, health/mental health providers, anti-trafficking organizations, and others). In , ...

Many mental health screening tools are designed and tested with Western patients and clients in mind, and do not take into consideration how mental health problems present or are perceived within varying cultural contexts and communities. To provide truly effective mental health care and service referrals, screening mu , ...

The National Young Adult Leadership Council (NYALC) brought together a cohort of 15 emerging refugee leaders on a transformative leadership journey to elevate the voices of youth with forced displacement experience. These leaders come from 7 countries and represent 10 states, from New York to Alaska. The first NYALC co , ...

Job seekers with limited English proficiency (LEP), including those eligible for ORR services, often encounter systemic barriers to accessing meaningful employment. Challenges such as language ability, limited transportation options, and the absence of professional networks can make the job search especially difficult. , ...