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Refugee Youth Resource Center

Facilitating Access to Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

FOR PROVIDERS

Facilitating Access to Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

Talking with refugee children and youth about mental health and recognizing when additional support may be needed can feel challenging, especially for providers who are not mental health specialists. Cultural beliefs, stigma, language differences, and limited familiarity with mental health systems in the United States may make newcomer youth and families hesitant to discuss emotional concerns openly. Having a basic understanding of how to approach mental health conversations, use simple screening tools, and respond to concerns in a supportive way can help providers feel more confident in these situations. By learning how to navigate these discussions and connect families to appropriate services when needed, providers can play an important role in promoting early support and improving mental health outcomes for refugee youth.

RESOURCES: Facilitating Access to Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

for Providers

Talking to Youth and Families about Mental Health

Addressing the Mental Health of Refugee Children & Youth Part II: Facilitating Effective Conversations with Youth and Families​

Addressing the Mental Health of Refugee Children & Youth Part II: Facilitating Effective Conversations with Youth and Families

Resource Type: Webinar

Source: USCRI Refugee Youth Resource Center

Facilitating Effective Conversations about Mental Health with Newcomer Youth and Families: A Guide for Providers​

Facilitating Effective Conversations about Mental Health with Newcomer Youth and Families: A Guide for Providers

Resource Type: PDF 

Source: USCRI Refugee Youth Resource Center

Facilitating Discussions About Mental Health with Afghan Newcomer Communities​

Facilitating Discussions About Mental Health with Afghan Newcomer Communities

Resource Type: PDF

Source: Switchboard

Listening for Change: Applying Motivational Interviewing to Support Refugee and Newcomer Goals​

Listening for Change: Applying Motivational Interviewing to Support Refugee and Newcomer Goals

Resource Type: Blog

Source: Switchboard

Afghan Health: Mental Health Conversation Guide​

Afghan Health: Mental Health Conversation Guide

Resource Type: Guide

Source: Migration Health Initiative

Screening

️ Opening Doors to Mental Health Support: A Screening Guide for Resettlement Providers​

️ Opening Doors to Mental Health Support: A Screening Guide for Resettlement Providers

Resource Type: Blog

Source: Switchboard

Effective Practices for Mental Health Screening Across Cultures​

Effective Practices for Mental Health Screening Across Cultures

Resource Type: Webinar

Source: Switchboard

Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health - Domestic Guidance​

Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health - Domestic Guidance

Resource Type: Website

Source: Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Considerations in Using Mental Health Screening Measures with Afghan Clients​

Considerations in Using Mental Health Screening Measures with Afghan Clients

Resource Type: PDF

Source: Migration Health Initiative

Refugee Health Screener 15 (RHS-15)​

Refugee Health Screener 15 (RHS-15)

Resource Type: PDF

Source: Pathways to Wellness

Mental Health Screen for Refugee Populations​

Mental Health Screen for Refugee Populations

Resource Type: Webinar

Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Assessments

Measures that are Appropriate for Refugee Children and Families ​

Measures that are Appropriate for Refugee Children and Families

Resource Type: PDF

Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

Resource Mapping

Community Resource Directory​

Community Resource Directory

Resource Type: Resource Directory

Source: USCRI

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service Mapping​

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service Mapping

Resource Type: Guide

Source: Center for Adjustment, Recovery and Resilience (CARRE)