Pre-Health Dreamers is an organization that was founded by three undocumented young adults who were passionate about expanding access to healthcare and higher education among immigrants. The organization hosts various workshops, trainings, and provides mentoring opportunities for undocumented young adults… Read More ›
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election fast approaching, we wanted to share a set of affirmations and resources for undocumented students grappling with this highly uncertain and challenging period. Have additional affirmations or resources to share? Share them in the… Read More ›
Immigrants Rising, an organization that works with and supports immigrant and undocumented communities, is hosting 6-week wellness support groups to provide a supportive space and a sense of community for undocumented individuals. There are approximately 10-12 participants in each group…. Read More ›
At My Undocumented Life, we had an opportunity to interview Dr. Norma Ramírez, a licensed clinical psychologist in California, to learn more about her work within the mental health field. This year, Dr. Ramirez founded “All Good Things” (Toda Cosa Buena), which… Read More ›
NYSYLC (New York State Youth Leadership Council), an undocumented-youth led organization in New York City, is hosting virtual monthly support groups on immigration and patriarchy for anyone across the country. From NYSYLC: “Come vent about immigration, patriarchy, gender roles, family… Read More ›
NAKASEC is hosting monthly online community calls for undocumented communities! NAKASEC’s (the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium) goals as an organization are to: “1) Expand Korean and Asian American grassroots and voting power, 2) Develop and support a… Read More ›
Immigrants Rising is hosting Wellness Support Groups which meet for six consecutive weeks in a closed and confidential group setting where “participants can feel grounded, find community, and share their unique experiences, challenges, and successes with one another.” Each confidential… Read More ›
If you are looking for a mental health provider, United We Dream has compiled a directory of professionals in many states who are reliable, inexpensive, and are knowledgeable about working with the undocumented community. Mental health providers are helpful for… Read More ›
The New York State Youth Leadership Council (NYSYLC), the first undocumented youth-led organization in New York, is hosting “a monthly virtual space for immigrant women-identifying people. We will share, and support each other through grounding and intentional conversations.” The space… Read More ›
Despite experiencing mental and physical health issues, many undocumented immigrants avoid seeking help due to the lack of access to health care and/or fear of deportation. Based on the Undocumented and Uninsured report: 71% of uninsured immigrant youth have an existing need… Read More ›