1. Wellness Programs
Our wellness programs are based on community needs and interests and may include mindfulness sessions, physical fitness classes, stress reduction activities and social support groups. By providing a diverse range of wellness options, the program aims to cater to the holistic needs of individuals and promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Eligibility varies by program/group. More information about specific groups, below.
Attachment Vitamins
This program is designed to assist caregivers in understanding early childhood development. The primary goal of AV is to provide caregivers with knowledge about early childhood development, toxic stress, and trauma, enabling them to better understand and respond to their child’s needs. Additionally, the program aims to help caregivers set parenting goals, strengthen the parent-child relationship, and manage challenging behaviors.
Eligibility:
- Living in the U.S. 5 years or less.
- Parents or caregivers of children aged from 0 to 5 years.
Relocation Stress Management
More information coming soon.
Pathways to Wellness
This ten-week course aimed at helping individuals understand the fundamentals of culture and cultural adaptation, and to enhance their ability to integrate into a new culture in a healthy manner. The program supports the emotional well-being of refugees by promoting adjustment, self-sufficiency, and community connections.
Eligibility:
- +15 age
- Living in the U.S. less than 5 years
- Persons under Diversity Visas are not eligible.
Financial Stress Management
This program provides an in-depth understanding of the basics of the U.S. financial system, various types of financial stress, their impacts on health, and strategies for building healthy credit and managing day-to-day financial stress. Participants will be able to learn the basic knowledge of different types of financial stressors, and their impact on their activities, learn the basics of budgeting, credit management strategies, etc.
Eligibility:
- Afghan and Ukrainian
- +15 age
- Living in the U.S. less than 5 years
- Persons under Diversity Visas are not eligible.
Harassment Stress Management
These sessions aim to boost confidence, improve community mobility, and enhance a sense of safety during our clients’ daily commutes, addressing immediate stress concerns.
A key focus is introducing participants to local health and safety services, aiding their transition into the community. This strategic approach ensures individuals are well-informed and connected to essential resources, facilitating a smoother integration process.
More information about eligibility coming soon.
2. Mental Health Interventions
We serve clients who may be experiencing mental health concerns including but not limited to behavioral health issues, suicide ideation, and substance use disorders. We can also provide interventions for clients undergoing safety concerns like abuse, harassment, neglect, exploitation, and other issues related to interpersonal violence.
We will assess, respond, provide interventions and follow-up care for clients of concern as needed.
Eligibility:
- 16+ years of age, minors will need consent from a legal guardian.
- Arrived with status of; Refugee, Asylee (granted), SIV, Amerasian, Humanitarian Parolee (Afghan or Ukrainian arrival prior to 1/1/2023), Cuban/Haitian entrants, as well as T and U visa holders (some exceptions).
- Participants must have been in the US for less than 5 years and not yet be a US Citizen.
- Diversity visa holders are not eligible.