Mental Health
October 22, 2024
The Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture (VAST) offers a local phone and a toll-free support line for professionals and people supporting newcomer survivors of forced […]
June 5, 2024
New program funding from the provincial government, BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers (BC SAF HAVN) supports the social and economic integration of […]
February 15, 2024
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
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 […]
September 22, 2023
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
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
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 (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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 […]