Immigrants Rising is an organization that provides a host of resources and support for undocumented young adults. More recently, they launched a mental health career program for undocumented professionals in California where they provide select participants with supervision, training, and… Read More ›
Immigrants Rising is a non-profit organization based out of San Francisco that provides information, resources, and support to undocumented & DACAmented folks across the country. In recent years, Immigrants Rising has been facilitating “Wellness Support Groups” which provide undocumented &… Read More ›
It is difficult to come up with the right words to say on such a heavy day. The days and weeks leading up to any U.S. presidential election cycle are on their own marked by acute feelings of anxiety and… Read More ›
As we approach the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, it is important to understand the experiences of undocumented students and their families, including students who come from mixed-status households where at least one member is undocumented. This post features students’ reflections… 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 ›
Immigrants Rising is hosting 6-week wellness support groups led by trained mental health providers or registered clinicians to help undocumented people feel less alone and more understood. “The weekly virtual sessions are closed; meaning that advance registration is required, with… 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 ›