February 15, 2024

BC Refugee Hub & AMSSA Webinar: Integrating Trauma Informed Practice into Front Line Services for Newcomers

On January 25, 2024, AMSSA and the BC Refugee Hub have partnered to present a webinar for professionals from various fields to better support and integrate […]
February 1, 2024

IFHP Toolkit for Refugee Claimants

In this online info page, the BC Refugee Hub has curated information about the Interim Federal Health Program for Refugee Claimants. This information may be used […]
November 1, 2023

Webinar: Early Syrian Refugee Experiences of Integration in BC – Sustaining Welcome Report

This webinar is hosted by ISSofBC and BC Refugee Hub. Following the release of the Sustaining Welcome research report, this webinar brings together the lead authors […]
September 22, 2023

ISSofBC & York University – Report: SUSTAINING WELCOME Longitudinal Research on Integration with Resettled Syrian Refugees

JUST RELEASED: New multi-year research calls for increased long-term mental health support for refugees and integration programs that develop their social networks. The research report, Sustaining […]
June 27, 2023

AMSSA E-Learning: Trauma Informed Approaches to Supporting Overwhelmed Children

On November 3, 2022, AMSSA hosted a 1-hour virtual workshop by Dr. Sean Larsen on “Trauma Informed Approaches to Supporting Overwhelmed Children” for IRCC-funded early childhood […]
May 30, 2023

Refugee Mental Health and Sponsorship

Through interviews with mental health service providers and a member of a sponsoring group, The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program released a video presenting some of the […]
March 29, 2023

The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project: Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course – May 2023

The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health (IRMH) Course is a free, self-directed training that offers evidence-based information for service providers to provide better care and support […]
January 18, 2023

Mental Health Toolkit for Refugees and Refugee Claimants

This online toolkit curated by the BC Refugee Hub includes a short guide to mental health, mental illness, trauma, and resources available to those working with […]
October 28, 2022

Healing in Colour – A Directory of BIPOC therapists

Healing in Colour is a resource that connects BIPOC individuals with a BIPOC therapist in their community. The Healing in Colour project envisions a world where […]
September 26, 2022

Journal Article – UBC Counselling & ISSofBC: Settlement-Integrated Refugee Mental Health

This journal article published in Canadian Psychology on settlement integrated refugee mental health program. This was a pilot program funded generously by the Lando Foundation at ISSofBC. […]
July 24, 2022

Report: An undergraduate medical education framework for refugee and migrant health – Curriculum development and conceptual approaches

International migration, especially forced migration, highlights important medical training needs including cross-cultural communication, human rights, as well as global health competencies for physical and mental healthcare. […]
June 16, 2022

Wellness Together Canada – Free Mental Health Supports

If you’re going through a tough time, it can be really helpful just to talk about it. Wellness Together Canada partners provide free support over the […]
May 6, 2022

CYRRC- Podcast Episode #7: Supporting the Mental Health of Refugee Youth

Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition (CYRRC) shared the latest podcast episode with guest speakers sharing perspectives on the most common mental health challenges faced by […]
April 26, 2022

Report: Assessing Virtual Mental Health Access for Refugees during the COVID-19 Pandemic Using the Levesque Client-Centered Framework

Abstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health services rapidly transitioned to virtual care. Although such services can improve access for underserved populations, they may also present […]
August 12, 2021

CYRRC Podcast: The Refuge

The Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition (CYRRC) is pleased to share their new podcast series, The Refuge. This series brings together youth with refugee experience, […]
July 26, 2021

Building Capacity to Support the Mental Health of Immigrants and Refugees: A Toolkit for Settlement, Social and Health Service Providers

The toolkit is designed to provide a snapshot of essential information, tools, resources and examples of promising practices that can be integrated into the daily work […]
February 16, 2021

AMSSA E-Learning Module: Self-care and a Healthy Workplace in the Settlement and Integration Sector

AMSSA has just released the newest E-learning Module “Self-care and a Healthy Workplace in the Settlement and Integration Sector”! This interactive e-learning module looks at the […]
January 7, 2021

VAST: Survivor Advocate Capacity Building Program

Do you have lived-experience as a refugee? Do you see yourself advocating for Human Rights? Would you like to deepen or broaden your identity as an […]
January 6, 2021

Refugee 613: Newcomer Info Hub Facebook Group

Information is an essential service, and newcomers need reliable and culturally appropriate information about COVID-19. Refugee 613’s Newcomer Info Hub is a space where newcomers and […]
December 9, 2020

Kids Help Phone – Mental Health Support in Arabic 24/7

Kids Help Phone is proud to present professional phone counselling service in Arabic, facilitated by interpreters. Kids Help Phone offers 24/7 e-mental health support to all […]