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Refugee Health Promotion Refugee Support Services Set …

(5 days ago) WebServices Set-Aside Program and PL 22-06, Refugee Mental Health Initiative within the Refugee Health Promotion Program. Qualification for FY 2023 Supplemental Allocations FY 2023 is the third year of a three-year qualification period for the RHP program. …

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/orr/DCL-23-23-refugee-health-promotion-fy-2023-supplement.pdf

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Five key themes for improved mental health care for refugees and …

(4 days ago) WebThe report summarizes different risk factors and barriers refugee and migrant groups experience and outlines five key themes to be addressed in order to improve their access to mental health care: Community support: Evidence shows that being part of a community with a shared background and attending school are associated with lower …

https://www.who.int/news/item/10-10-2023-five-key-themes-for-improved-mental-health-care-for-refugees-and-migrants

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Innovative Solutions to Increase …

(1 days ago) WebExacerbated by the lack of funding and poor reimbursement rates for mental health services, the U.S. refugee resettlement program lacks a consistent and cohesive mental health strategy to fill the gaps in the provision of mental health care for refugees and other forcibly displaced people (Refugee Advocacy Lab, 2024).

https://refugees.org/mental-health-awareness-month-innovative-solutions-to-increase-access-to-mental-health-services-for-migrants-refugees-2/

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Refugee Health Promotion Refugee Support Services Set …

(1 days ago) WebDear Colleague Letter 23-01. October 3, 2022. Dear Colleague: ORR will issue Refugee Health Promotion (RHP) funding to states1 as a “set-aside” within the fiscal year (FY) 20232 Refugee Support Services (RSS) formula Refugee and Entrant Assistance (REA) allocation. Although previous RHP funding has been issued in the fourth quarter of …

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/orr/DCL-23-01-Refugee-Health-Promotion-Set-Aside-FY2023-Funding.pdf

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One-stop resource toolkit launched on refugee and …

(5 days ago) WebA one-stop source of information, guidance and tools. The toolkit contains modules for each of the six priorities of the GAP 2019-2023, along with 18 tools: Module 1: short- and long-term public health …

https://www.who.int/news/item/25-01-2023-one-stop-resource-toolkit-launched-on-refugee-and-migrant-health

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Refugee Health Program Georgia Department of Public Health

(Just Now) WebRefugee Health Data Request. The Public Health Information Portal (PHIP) is an online system where you can request public health data from the Georgia Department of Public Health. You will need to create a user account and complete the data request form: Refugee Domestic Health Screening. The Georgia Refugee Health Program …

https://dph.georgia.gov/health-topics/refugee-health-program

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Refugee Health Promotion The Administration for Children and …

(9 days ago) WebThe Refugee Mental Health Initiative (ReMHI), within the RHP Program, seeks to build capacity within communities to address the mental health needs of refugee populations. New arrivals may face varying emotional distress from pre-migration and post-resettlement stressors, impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and/or racial/social …

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/programs/refugees/rhp

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Community Mental Health Services For Refugees HIAS

(4 days ago) WebHIAS’ community mental health programs and mental health services for refugees promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities affected by crises. Since April 2023, more than 400,000 refugees …

https://hias.org/what/support-community-mental-health/

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Mental health and forced displacement - World Health …

(6 days ago) WebMany migrants and refugees lack access to mental health services or experience barriers in accessing these. They also face disruptions in continuity of care. (2019-2023) to promote the health of migrants and refugees, approved by the World Health Assembly in May 2019. The Global Action Plan describes overarching priorities and …

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-and-forced-displacement

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Rethinking mental healthcare for refugees - ScienceDirect

(7 days ago) Web1. Background. Refugees and other forcibly displaced communities are at high risk for common mental health conditions and psychosocial problems due to violence and trauma experienced in the country of origin, during migration and compounded by displacement stressors. Several systematic reviews have identified high rates of …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666560323000117

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Mental Health Program — Refugee Empowerment …

(1 days ago) WebMental Health Program Community Orientations Advocacy Council 2023 Op-Eds & Creative Pieces 2022 News & Current Events 2021 News & Current Events REP is thrilled to report that our Mental Health …

https://www.refugeeempowermentproject.org/mentalhealthprogram

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The Behavioral Health Support Program - U.S. Committee for …

(1 days ago) WebContact us at [email protected] or 800-615-6514 if you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress. In case of an emergency, please call 911. USCRI’s Refugee Health Services has developed a dynamic and multi-tiered behavioral health support services program aimed to mitigate resettlement challenges by expanding …

https://refugees.org/the-behavioral-health-support-program-for-afghans/

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Migrant & Refugee Health - World Health Summit

(3 days ago) WebWorld Health Summit 2023 Workshop Digital Migration and Mental Health: Program and speakers. Publications May 2020 Diverse and Complex Challenges to Migrant and Refugee Mental Health: Reflections of the M8 Alliance Expert Group on Migrant Health 304 KB. March 2019

https://www.worldhealthsummit.org/m8-alliance/migrant-refugee-health.html

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Atlanta, GA The IRC - International Rescue Committee (IRC)

(7 days ago) WebThe IRC in Atlanta, GA. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Atlanta creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to integrate and thrive in Georgia communities. Since opening in 1979, the IRC's locally funded office in Atlanta has welcomed more than 28,000 refugees from over 65 countries to resettle in communities across the state.

https://www.rescue.org/united-states/atlanta-ga

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Refugee Program - Georgia

(7 days ago) WebThe primary goal of Georgia’s Refugee Program is to encourage economic self-sufficiency of refugees after entrance to the United States. This means the refugees must become self-reliant to meet their basic needs, within the shortest possible period. Services for refugees are coordinated with the private sector, which provides job development

https://refugee.dhs.ga.gov/

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Trauma apps and the making of the ‘smart’ refugee - Maha …

(3 days ago) WebAbstract. A market for mental health apps, designed to help millions of refugees manage symptoms of Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder and other mental health issues, has proliferated since the outbreak of the so-called refugee crisis in 2015. These bite-size, on-the-go, mindfulness-based apps have emerged at the intersection of …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/02637758231173416

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Virginia Newcomer Health Program Manual

(3 days ago) WebThis Newcomer Health Program Manual describes the required refugee medical screening protocols, forms, data submittal, and reimbursement processes. 2 Prior 2/1/2013, refugee medical screenings consisted of two different levels of health assessments, each having a separate flat fee reimbursement rate.

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/176/2023/07/NHP-Manual-July-2023-final.pdf

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Refugees In PA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

(4 days ago) WebThe mission of the Refugee Resettlement Program is to help refugees and their families obtain employment, economic self-sufficiency, and social integration within the shortest possible time after their arrival into the commonwealth. Since October 1, 1991, refugees from more than thirty countries have resettled in the commonwealth, representing

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/refugees-in-pa.html

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DCL 23-10: Afghan Refugee Health Promotion Supplement: …

(Just Now) WebThis Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) outlines the FY 2023 ARHP supplemental allocations to states1 within the Refugee Support Services (RSS) Refugee Health Promotion (RHP) set-aside program, which totals $35 million. This DCL explains ORR’s method of determining the FY 2023 ARHP allocations and provides the specific funding amounts for eligible

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/orr/dcl-23-10-fy-2023-asa-arhp-allocations.pdf

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Refugee Program - Division of Family & Children Services

(9 days ago) WebState Refugee Coordinator Michael Singleton. [email protected] Primary. (404) 290-6638. *If you need help reading this information or communicating with us, ask us or call 1-877-423-4746. Our services, including interpreters, are free. If you are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking, you can call us at the number above

https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/refugee-program

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Food Security for People with Lived‐Refugee Experiences is …

(1 days ago) WebThe behaviours around purchasing cultural foods were motivated by the desire to express and validate culture, which in turn improved mental health. It was also found that individual and community support systems sustained access to cultural foods, while social, environmental, institutional, and political structures impacted this access

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2023/4726465

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Data Dashboards & Reports Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

(2 days ago) WebHuman Services County Data. In an effort to track outcomes, here are two interactive dashboards that capture county data around mental health and substance abuse programs, and home and community-based service programs for people with intellectual disabilities. View the Mental Health Dashboard. View the Intellectual Disability Dashboard.

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/data-reports.html

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Refugee and migrant health - Global - World Health Organization …

(Just Now) WebRefugee and migrant health is a global health issue that affects millions of people who face various challenges and risks. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information, guidance, standards and support for health workers and policy makers to improve the health and well-being of refugees and migrants. Learn more about the …

https://www.who.int/health-topics/refugee-and-migrant-health

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Brooklyn Nonprofits Tailor Mental Health Care To Their Immigrant

(8 days ago) WebA report released by the World Health Organization last year outlining the main factors impacting the mental health of refugees and migrants found that mental health access is not prioritized in these communities due to lack of affordability, language barriers, stigma and concerns around confidentiality. The report is part of the Global …

https://documentedny.com/2024/05/31/mental-health-immigrants-culture-brooklyn/

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Mental health is another battlefront for Ukrainians in Russian war

(2 days ago) WebA December 2023 study by the nonprofit refugee advocacy organization HIAS found that 26% of Ukrainians are experiencing psychological distress, including depressive symptoms. An estimated 1.5

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-mental-health-russia-war/

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There aren't enough mental health counselors to respond to 911 …

(3 days ago) WebFor more information about mental health care resources and support, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, at 1-800

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mental-health-counselors-911-sheriff-virtual-solution/

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Department of Human Services (DHS) - PA.GOV

(9 days ago) WebUnaccompanied Refugee Minors Program Refugee Health Assessment Health Promotion Programs Refugee Mental and Behavioral Health COVID-19 Resources for Refugees Shapiro Administration Highlights Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources for Older Pennsylvanians, Governor’s Proposed Investments in Behavioral Health Funding.

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs.html

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Figures at a glance UNHCR US - The UN Refugee Agency

(2 days ago) WebHow many refugees are there around the world? At least 108.4 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. Among them are nearly 35.3 million refugees, around 41 per cent of whom are under the age of 18.. There are also millions of stateless people, who have been denied a nationality and lack access to basic rights such as …

https://www.unhcr.org/us/about-unhcr/who-we-are/figures-glance

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DCL 23-28: Afghan Refugee Health Promotion Supplement: …

(6 days ago) WebRefugee Mental Health Initiative within the Refugee Health Promotion Program. Qualification for Second FY 2023 ARHP Allocations In order for states to receive the second FY 2023 ARHP allocation, the state must have received more than 10 ASA-eligible individuals per the most recent location data available as recorded in the Hummingbird …

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/orr/dcl-23-28-fy-2023-second-asa-arhp-allocation.pdf

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June 2024: Men's Health Month - State of Michigan

(Just Now) WebJune 2024: Men's Health Month. June 01, 2024. WHEREAS, despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average of five years less than women, with Native American and Black men having the lowest life expectancy; and, WHEREAS, every person should be able to reach their full health potential, without …

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/proclamations/2024/06/01/june-2024-mens-health-month

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Mental health of refugees and migrants: risk and protective factors …

(2 days ago) WebThis is the fifth report of the Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration (GEHM) series. The publication focuses on the mental health needs of refugees and migrants by providing an overview of the available evidence on patterns of risk and protective factors and of facilitators and barriers to care at all levels (individual, family, …

https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/9789240081840

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H.R.8575 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): To amend title XIX of the …

(Just Now) WebSummary of H.R.8575 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to revise the definition of institution for mental diseases under the Medicaid program to exclude from such definition institutions having 36 beds or less if such institutions meet certain standards.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8575

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Erbil: 110 Refugee Children Receive Eye Exams in Qushtapa Camp

(3 days ago) WebEye examinations were performed on 110 children in the Qushtapa Refugee Camp on 22 May 2024, as part of a collaborative effort between Kurdistan Save the Children (KSC), UNHCR, and the Erbil

https://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/erbil-110-refugee-children-receive-eye-exams-qushtapa-camp-awareness-campaign-over-harmful-effects-screen-time-was-also-conducted-joint-effort-between-ksc-unhcr-and-erbil-health-directorate

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Hailey: 2024 Mental Health Essay - nimhd.nih.gov

(2 days ago) WebAccessed 4 Jan. 2024. NIH recognizes these talented essay winners for their thoughtfulness and creativity in addressing youth mental health. These essays are written in the students' own words, are unedited, and do not necessarily represent the views of NIH, HHS, or the federal government. Page published May 31, 2024.

https://nimhd.nih.gov/programs/edu-training/mental-health-essay-contest/awardees-2024/hailey-2024-mental-health-essay.html

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Mediterranean Diet May Help Slow Brain Aging - Healthline

(5 days ago) WebAnthony/Stocksy United. New research has found that nutrients found in the Mediterranean diet may slow cognitive decline. A nutrient profile of fatty acids, anti-oxidants, carotenoids, vitamin E

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/mediterranean-diet-slows-brain-aging

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