that provide support to immigrants and refugees

Church World Service (CWS) Durham

Services: Welcome refugees, immigrants, and asylum-seekers, offering employment assistance, case management, and other social services. Provides Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized immigration legal services to refugees, asylees, and other low-income immigrants.

Website: cwsdurham.org

El Futuro

Services: A nonprofit outpatient clinic providing comprehensive mental health services to Hispanic individuals and families in a bilingual environment. Offers individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, case management, and support groups.

Website: elfuturo-nc.org

El Centro Hispano

Services: Aims to strengthen the Hispanic/Latino community through education, health and wellness programs, and community engagement. The Community Health Department focuses on improving health and quality of life for Hispanic/Latinos and other underserved communities.

Website: elcentronc.org

World Relief Durham

Services: Provides newly arrived refugees and other immigrants with access to basic necessities and initiates their journey to belonging through educational services like financial literacy and English classes, training in public transportation, immigration legal services, and employment services.

Website: worldrelief.org/durham/

NC-Immigrant Solidarity Fund (NC-ISF)

Services: A statewide, grassroots effort supporting undocumented and mixed-status families facing financial hardship due to recent ICE detention, deportation, emergencies, or natural disasters.

Website: cwsdurham.org

LATIN-19

Services: Provides a critical space for leaders and allies in North Carolina to create collaborative and interdisciplinary solutions to address health disparities in the Latinx community.

Website: latin19.org

LILA-NC (Latinx LGBTQI+ Initiative)

Services: LILA-NC is a nonprofit organization in Durham, NC, dedicated to advancing equity, rights, and the well-being of Latinx LGBTQI+ individuals, their families, and communities. They provide support through programs focused on health, education, and advocacy while fostering inclusivity and empowerment. Their efforts extend beyond North Carolina to support vulnerable populations in Central and South America.

Website: lilanc.org/

City/County Immigrant & Refugee Affairs

Services: Supports and empowers immigrant and refugee communities to successfully integrate into Durham’s civic, economic, and cultural life.

Website: durham.ces.ncsu.edu

Encourage your patients to reach out to these organizations for assistance tailored to their specific needs.