Free Online Support Groups for Ukrainians Every Friday
Join a Free Online Support Group for Ukrainians
If you have experienced traumatic events, are struggling to cope with anxiety and stress, and are looking for a safe space to heal, this group is for you. The International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) and USC Trauma Recovery Center host free online support groups for Ukrainians.
In this group, you will learn practical skills for creating safety in everyday life, setting healthy boundaries, managing emotions, and taking practical steps toward stability and well-being.
When: Every Friday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (PST)
Format: Online via Zoom
Language: Ukrainian
Cost: Free
Take the first step towards healing today. You deserve support! To register, please fill out the form.
Our services are available to Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees who entered the USA between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2023, and residents of Los Angeles and surrounding counties, including Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside.
Групи підтримки для українців
Долучайтеся до безкоштовної онлайн-групи підтримки для українців
Якщо ви зіткнулися з наслідками травматичних подій і шукаєте безпечний простір для зцілення, ця група для вас. Міжнародний Інститут Лос-Анджелеса (IILA) організовує безкоштовні онлайн-зустрічі для підтримки українців.
Якщо ви зіткнулися з наслідками травматичних подій, намагаєтесь впоратись із тривогою та стресом, шукаєте безпечний простір для зцілення, ця група для вас. Міжнародний Інститут Лос-Анджелеса (IILA) та USC Trauma Recovery Center (Центр відновлення після травм USC) організовує безкоштовні онлайн-зустрічі для підтримки українців.
На цій групі ви навчитеся практичним навичкам для створення безпеки у повсякденному житті, встановлення здорових кордонів, керуванню емоціями та практичним крокам до стабільності та добробуту.
Деталі:
Коли: Щоп’ятниці, з 17:00 до 19:00 (за тихоокеанським часом, PST).
Формат: Онлайн через Zoom.
Мова: Українська
Вартість: Безкоштовно.
Зробіть перший крок до зцілення вже сьогодні. Ви заслуговуєте на підтримку!Для реєстрації, будь ласка, заповніть форму нижче
Our services are available to Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees who entered the USA between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2023, and residents of Los Angeles and surrounding counties including Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside.
U.S. Healthcare and Benefits: From SSI and IHSS to Covered California and Wellness Support
The Ukrainian Support Service program will be holding a session focused on all things healthcare from navigating the healthcare system and understanding benefits to accessing health and wellness resources. The session will be in Ukrainian and Russian.
U.S. Healthcare and Benefits: From SSI and IHSS to Covered California and Wellness Support
Confused about Medi-Cal, SSI, IHSS, or Covered California? We’ve got you covered! Join our free session to learn how to apply, what you’re eligible for, and how to make the most of your benefits. Perfect for newcomers, families, and caregivers looking for clear answers and resources.
Session is designed to help newcomers and community members better understand healthcare and benefits in California. This presentation will cover key programs including Medi-Cal, Covered California health plans, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). Participants will learn about eligibility requirements, application processes, and how to access essential services such as preventive care, mental health resources, and much more. Whether you are a client or caregiver, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these programs with confidence.
When: February 5@ 2 pm
Where: Online!
Language: Ukrainian/ Russian
Click HERE to register
Охорона здоров'я та соціальні пільги в США: Від SSI та IHSS до Covered California та Wellness Support
Не розумієте, як працюють Medi-Cal, SSI, IHSS або Covered California? Ми вам допоможемо! Приєднуйтесь до нашої безкоштовної сесії, щоб дізнатися, як подати заявку, на що ви маєте право і як максимально використовувати свої пільги. Ідеально підходить для новоприбулих, сімей та осіб, які здійснюють догляд, які шукають відповіді та ресурси.
Сесія призначена для того, щоб допомогти новачкам і членам спільноти краще зрозуміти систему охорони здоров'я та пільги в Каліфорнії. У цій презентації будуть розглянуті ключові програми, включаючи Medi-Cal, плани медичного страхування Covered California, додатковий дохід безпеки (SSI) та послуги підтримки на дому (IHSS). Учасники дізнаються про вимоги до участі, процеси подання заявок і про те, як отримати доступ до основних послуг, таких як профілактична допомога, ресурси з психічного здоров'я та багато іншого. Незалежно від того, чи є ви клієнтом або особою, яка здійснює догляд, ця сесія озброїть вас знаннями, які допоможуть вам з упевненістю орієнтуватися в цих програмах.
Коли: 5 лютий о 2:00PM
Де: онлайн!
Мова: українська/ російська
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Webinar on Car Loan Refinancing in Ukrainian
Struggling with auto loan payments? Join the free online webinar to learn practical ways to reduce your transportation expenses!
Hosted by International Rescue Committee and Human Migration Institute, this is the first webinar in a new financial education series created specifically for Ukrainian clients 🇺🇦
To join the webinar, please fill out the registration form here.
Маєте труднощі з виплатами за автокредитом?
Приєднуйтесь до нашого безкоштовного онлайн-вебінару, щоб дізнатися про практичні способи зекономити на транспортних витратах уже сьогодні!
Це перший вебінар у серії фінансових заходів, створених спеціально для українських клієнтів 🇺🇦 за підтримки IRC та HMI.
Щоб взяти участь у вебінарі, будь ласка, заповніть реєстраційну форму за посиланням тут: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenkL-BVJc458UMSGsh2ttMUCMIAiD8aaWQR8lLlxYQW1MxnA/viewform
El Cajon Resource & Job Fair
The San Diego Workforce Partnership, in collaboration with the El Cajon Library, invites you to connect with job-ready candidates at the upcoming El Cajon Resource/Job Fair.
📅 Event Date: March 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
🕛 Time: 12 pm-2 pm
📍 Location: El Cajon Library, 201 E Douglas Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020
We welcome businesses from all industries who are offering full-time, part-time, or seasonal positions and we are encourage resources (transportation, immigration services, English language classes, working with unhoused, etc.) to participate as well. Please participate if you are currently hiring, and we always welcome employers that are hiring on the spot. This is your opportunity to meet motivated job seekers and showcase your current openings—all in the heart of the El Cajon community.
Reserve your table: Employer and Resource registration link
All Things Housing Office Hour
Switchboard is excited to announce it is hosting the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Headquarters’ Housing Team and Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS) to answer your housing-related questions. Whether you’re new to housing or an experienced housing practitioner, join us for free, informal housing support.
After registering, you will receive an email with the event link, a calendar invite, and instructions for joining the webinar.
Is this for me?
Drop by our All Things Housing Office Hour if you serve ORR-eligible populations in the U.S. and have questions like:
🔍 How can I find affordable units for clients in our program?
🤝 If a client's housing needs are beyond the scope of what we provide, what services can I refer them to?
🚩 What are some common red flags to look out for in lease agreements?
What can I expect?
Casual, drop-in format—join anytime during the hour
Direct access to housing experts
Practical solutions for your specific challenges
Follow-up support if needed
A judgment-free space to ask questions and learn, no housing expertise needed!
California Newcomer Project: Agency Learning & Support Series
Join a dynamic webinar series designed to inform, empower, and strengthen professionals and organizations supporting newcomers across California. Each session addresses timely topics shaped by agency feedback—equipping you with practical knowledge and resources to better serve ORR-eligible populations (refugees, SIVs, etc).
Hosted by Solvera, in collaboration with the California Department of Social Services’ Refugee Programs Bureau (CDSS RPB), these sessions may also feature guest experts who bring valuable perspectives and field insights.
The next session:
Date: Thursday, January 29 at 10:00 AM
Topic: Navigating Benefits: RCA & CalWorks
Link to Join: https://solveraconsult.zoom.us/j/99012283476
Please submit a webinar topic-related question in advance: https://bit.ly/CANPqs
Community Webinars for Afghan Immigrants
The Immigration Legal Services program at World Relief Sacramento is starting to run weekly, recurring webinars for the Afghan community on know your rights content and immigration policy updates. Community Webinars for Afghan Immigrants provide clear, accurate, and up-to-date information on current immigration news, policies, and announcements. Also, one attendee at each event will be picked at random to win a $50 Walmart Gift electronic gift card.
Topics covered include:
Guidance on Adjustment of Status, green cards, and citizenship timelines.
Important updates on processing pauses, travel restrictions, and government reviews.
Know Your Rights information for encounters with ICE, the FBI, or local law enforcement.
Family safety planning, detention preparedness, and fraud prevention.
Travel advisories, digital privacy, and conduct that may affect immigration status.
These sessions will be educational, followed by a question-and-answer session where attendees can ask questions of a licensed attorney.
Upcoming Community Webinars
We invite you to join our upcoming Dari and Pashto community webinars, designed to provide timely information and support.
Dari Webinars
Wednesdays, January 21 & January 28, 5:00–6:15 PMPashto Webinars
Thursdays, January 22 & January 29, 12:00–1:15 PM
Understanding Taxes in the U.S.: A Multilingual Series
Switchboard is pleased to announce an upcoming Facebook and YouTube Live event from Settle In, presented in collaboration with the IRC's Supporting Access to Financial Empowerment (SAFE) program. This session is designed for newcomers, refugees, and immigrants to learn about the U.S. tax system. Service providers are encouraged to attend to deepen their own understanding of tax basics and to share this resource with their clients.
Webinar Overview Part I:
In Part I, we will discuss different types of taxes, what taxes pay for, and how we pay taxes throughout the year.
What You Will Learn:
After participating in Part I of this series, you will be able to:
💰 Identify different types of taxes in the U.S. (income tax, sales tax, Social Security, Medicare, and property tax), and what tax revenue pays for at the federal, state, and local levels
📅 Explain how taxes are collected throughout the year
💵 Analyze pay stubs showing tax withholdings, including the difference between gross and net income
📝 Differentiate between tax obligations for payroll employees versus self-employed individuals
Part I: January 20, 2026
Please use a time zone converter to determine your local time for this webinar.
Dari: 3:30 P.M. EST
Spanish: 4:00 P.M. EST
Ukrainian: 4:30 P.M. EST
Haitian Creole: 5:00 P.M. EST
English: 5:30 P.M. EST
Webinar Overview Part II:
In Part II, we will explain how to prepare for yearly tax return filing, including who needs to file, what documents you should have, where to go to get your taxes completed, and how to avoid tax-related scams.
What You Will Learn:
After participating in Part II of this series, you will be able to:
📋 Identify who must file a tax return and the benefits of filing taxes even if not required
💸 Describe tax refunds, credits, and deductions
📑 List the necessary documents for filing (W-2, 1099, etc.)
🆓 Identify free and low-cost tax preparation resources (VITA, tax software)
⚠️ Recognize and avoid common tax scams
About this Webinar
Registration is not required.
Each live event will be recorded at the links below.
Each live event consists of five back-to-back sessions in different languages, including English.
Each language segment is at least 20 minutes long.
Part II: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Additional links to come on January 14, save the date and times.
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Virtual Trainings & Events
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is committed to the prevention and eradication of human trafficking, and to providing ongoing support to survivors of human trafficking in California. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and for 2026, the Child Trafficking Response Team and the Refugee Programs Bureau’s (RPB) Asylee and Trafficking Unit are hosting an array of virtual events and other activities designed to raise awareness of human trafficking occurring across California, the nation, and the world. We hope you will join us this month in our efforts to boost system-wide knowledge, prevention and response efforts around the issue of human trafficking.
In 2025, human trafficking was once again the fastest growing and second largest criminal industry in the world. Human traffickers continue to profit greatly from the exploitation of youth and adults within our most vulnerable populations. Sadly, many in California may not realize that human trafficking is taking place in plain view in many different settings, and across various industries in their communities. As a result, human trafficking remains underreported, and trafficking survivors frequently go unidentified. Males, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and related (LGBTQ+) youth, Tribal youth, and unaccompanied minors are disproportionately impacted due to systemic injustices and incorrect assumptions about who is affected by human trafficking.
CDSS invites you to participate in the following Human Trafficking Prevention Month activities:
“A Reclamation” Art Gallery to Uplift Lived Experience Voices
Beginning January 7, 2026, and running through the end of the month, CDSS will host “A Reclamation” Art Gallery, presented by Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking (PACT). This art gallery features creative expression from California artists, leaders, and lived experience experts. Be inspired as the collection takes viewers on a journey exploring themes of healing, reclamation, and resilience through a variety of mediums including poetry, creative writing, graphic art, and photography. The collection includes submissions from the PACT Consultant Network and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Action Team Advisory Board.
The gallery will be viewable during business hours, located in the CDSS building at 744 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, in the first-floor hallway of Office Building 8.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is on Sunday, January 11, 2026. To raise awareness of human trafficking, the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign has created an initiative on this day, called #WearBlueDay. Join #WearBlueDay by taking photos of yourselves, friends, family, and colleagues wearing blue clothing and sharing these pictures on social media along with the #WearBlueDay hashtag. The Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, and to know how to appropriately respond to possible instances of human trafficking.
Live and On-Demand Trainings
Below are opportunities to participate in virtual events designed to raise awareness of Human Trafficking:
The following events are presented by the CDSS Refugee Programs Bureau, Asylee and Trafficking Unit:
Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program Information Session
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00PM-2:00PM PST
To register, please click here.
Within CDSS, the Refugee Programs Bureau (RPB) provides state-level leadership and coordination of programs and services to help vulnerable populations achieve successful resettlement and integration in communities throughout California. Through the Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP), the RPB works with all 58 counties in California to provide cash assistance, food benefits, health care, employment services, and other social services supports to eligible noncitizen survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes. This webinar will provide an overview of TCVAP, the application process, benefits, and services. We encourage you to attend this session to learn more about how this program supports noncitizen trafficking survivors.
Stop, Observe, Ask, Respond (SOAR) On-Demand Training
Sign up for the SOAR online training.
The Stop, Observe, Ask, Respond (SOAR) framework is a trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate response to human trafficking. The SOAR framework is designed to educate health care providers, social workers, public health professionals, and behavioral health professionals on how to identify, treat, and respond appropriately to individuals who are at risk or who have experienced human trafficking.
To access the SOAR training, please visit the SOAR training website and create an account. Access will then be granted to the catalog of SOAR trainings, including trainings on preventing and responding to human trafficking, trauma informed care, and culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
The following events are presented by our partners, the CDSS Safety and Early Intervention Bureau, Child Trafficking Program Support Unit:
Intersections of Trauma and Trafficking – Principles of Trauma-Informed Care and Practice Training Course
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:00PM-2:00PM PST
To register, please click this link.
This training is hosted by the CSEC Action Team in partnership with the National Center on Child Trafficking. The training presentation will include core concepts and principles of trauma and how they relate to trafficking, while providing real examples and strategies for working with young people and families. This session is relevant for anyone working with young people, including those experiencing trauma related to trafficking or other adverse experiences. The training session will also feature the two experts below who will share their experience and perspectives to guide our discussion.
Maria Contreras, Manager, Community & Policy, National Center for Youth Law
Kelly Kinnish, Director, The National Center on Child Trafficking, School of Public Health, Georgia State University
Hidden in Plain Sight – Child Labor Trafficking and Intersections with Commercial Sexual Exploitation Training Webinar
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:00AM-12:00PM PST
To register, please click here.
Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking (PACT) a program of the Child and Family Policy Institute of California (CFPIC) will present this important webinar. Across the United States, including here in California, children are coerced, deceived, or forced into unsafe work. Some labor in fields, restaurants, or homes, while others are pushed into criminal acts like selling drugs or recruiting peers. Labor trafficking hides in plain sight and often overlaps with Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and forced criminality. Traffickers prey on vulnerable youth, especially those who’ve experienced foster care, homelessness, or juvenile justice involvement. This training shines a light on these hidden realities. Together, we’ll learn to spot the signs, respond with empathy, and connect young people to safety and support.
Best Practices and Tools for Child Welfare Professionals to Support Immigrant Child Victims
Thursday, January 27, 2026, 10:00AM-12:00PM PST
To register, please click here.
This training is presented by Leslye E. Orloff, Adjunct Professor and Director of the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP) at American University, Washington College of Law. This course will introduce attendees to the Child Protective Services Toolkit which provides child welfare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the humanitarian immigration relief options available to protect abused and neglected noncitizen children and/or their noncitizen parents. Participants will learn about four key forms of immigration relief: (1) the Violence Against Women Act
self-petition, (2) the U visa for crime victims, (3) the T visa for human trafficking victims, and (4) Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
The presentation will also cover best practices for working with children from immigrant and mixed-status families. Topics include early intervention strategies, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches, and providing supportive services for abused children and their protective parents. Attendees will learn how to use the NIWAP’s public benefits map, charts, and infographic tools to look up which state and federal public benefits and services are available in California to assist immigrant children and family members that child welfare professionals encounter in their work.
California Department of Social Services Child Trafficking Response Team Virtual Panel Discussion on Community Drop-In Centers Serving Exploited and At-Risk Youth
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 1:30PM-3:00PM PST
To register, please click here.
Drop-in center directors in San Francisco and Orange County, their county partners, and panel members with lived experience - youth who have benefitted greatly from engagement with these drop-in centers will be part of this panel discussion. Plan to be inspired by moving success stories and expect to take away a practical sense of what goes into building an impactful drop-in center that reaches and serves the populations most vulnerable to human trafficking in your community.
Resources
The RPB has curated a list of recommended books, podcasts, films, and community events that foster awareness of human trafficking. Through the experiences of survivors, documentarians, journalists, novelists, and more, we hope these recommendations enrich your understanding of human trafficking and spark a call to action through the work that you do in social services. Visit the January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month webpage for more information.
Additional Resources
Do you have resources to share? Submit your favorite resource to be shared with the community. Submit by email to TCVAP@dss.ca.gov.
Schedriy Vechir Holiday Gala
Join on Sunday, January 11th as we cap the end of the holiday season with a traditional Ukrainian Christmas dinner.
A magical day of entertainment awaits you with the choirs of Kobzar, Kolo and Blahovist, dance by Chervona Kalyna and the music of Vova z Lvova, Vsiudy Svoya and more!
Early Bird Pricing is now open and tickets available through Eventbrite.
Proceeds to benefit aid to Ukraine
Motivational Interviewing 101
California Newcomer Project Agency Learning & Support Series:
Date: Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m. (PST)
Topic: Motivational Interviewing 101
Link to Join: HERE
This session will focus on an introduction to Motivational Interviewing and how it can strengthen client-centered service delivery.
During this session, attendees will:
Gain an understanding of Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Learn MI methods and how to apply them in immediate client interactions.
Enhance their confidence in supporting client autonomy and decision making.
Leave with concrete strategies and encouragement to implement in daily work
El Cajon Valley Resource Fair
The ECV Community Center Team is excited to announce that we are currently planning their second Resource Fair of the year, scheduled for Saturday, December 6th. This free, family-friendly event will offer resources, information, and tools to the families and community of El Cajon.
Family Preparedness Act (AB 495) and Local Childcare Safety Plans
You are cordially invited to an informative and lively presentation on the Family Preparedness Act (AB 495) and Local Childcare Safety Plans on Thursday, Dec. 4, from noon to 1:30. This webinar is sponsored by the Legal Aid Association of CA. Lawyers will receive free 1.5-hours general MCLE credits for attending.
Click this link to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5617611602731/WN_EEeSmEeVR0-ka9XjI74tpA
Presented by:
Rob Allen, Estate Planning Attorney, Santa Cruz County
Tanya Harmony Ridino, Harmony Law, Estate Planning and Family Law Attorney, Santa Cruz County
Miriam Stombler, Retired Deputy County Counsel Attorney, Santa Cruz County
Kellie Morgantini, Retired Legal Aid Attorney, Monterey County
Family Separation is not a new tool used by autocratic governments and is once again in the news in the context of brutal immigration practices.
This Legal Aid Association of California-hosted program will review the newly enacted Family Preparedness Act (AB 495) and how it supports our locally developed Childcare Safety Plan, which enables families to provide for the care of their children if they are not available. Please join our panel of attorneys who first developed the Childcare Safety Plan in 2017 to learn about this free toolkit which is shared by Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito and Alameda Counties.
Learn about various community efforts to assist families with these plans and how you can get involved. We’ll talk about our "Train the Trainers" model working with schools, NGOs, healthcare staff, and community volunteers to provide support to families through trusted sources.
Informational Workshop on Low-Income Housing for Survivors
Narika is excited to host an informational workshop on low-income housing for survivors of domestic violence.
Day/Date: Thursday, December, 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: on Zoom, link to be sent after registration
Topics:
Searching for Low Income Housing
Low Income Housing Eligibility Criteria
Preparing Applying for Low Income Housing
Housing Protection for Domestic Violence Survivors
This is an informational workshop only and no legal advice will be offered.
Register by:
Completing this form: Registration Form
OR
Call our helpline at 1-800-215-7308
OR
Email us at: programs@narika.org
Standing in Solidarity: How to Support Your Clients, Families, the Communities You Serve, and Yourself when Impacted by ICE Raids and Deportation
Learn practical, culturally responsive strategies to support undocumented clients, their families, and your community while strengthening your own fortitude.
This training is designed for clinicians, school providers, social workers, peers, counselors, nurses, and behavioral health agency staff.
Course meets the qualifications for TBD hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. (Provider Number 70799) CIBHS is an approved provider for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to sponsor continuing education LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. CIBHS maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
RN Credit: CIBHS is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 17140 for TBD contact hours.
CIBHS is an approved provider for California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)continuing education credits. CIBHS maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. (Provider number 240) All activities in this training are offered for continuing education credit excluding any breaks. CE Certificates of Completion will be emailed within two weeks of processing your completed online evaluation. For questions, comments, or grievances about this CE course content or delivery, or to request special accommodations, please email rtexeira@cibhs.org
Register here.
Movement Lawyering 101: Prioritizing Community in a Time of Scarce Resources
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on movement lawyering — a framework that centers community power, collaboration, and long-term justice in immigrant advocacy. In a time of limited resources and growing need, this conversation will reflect on past experiences and explore how attorneys and advocates can work in solidarity with impacted communities to create lasting change. Our distinguished panelists include Efren C. Olivares, Vice President of Litigation and Legal Strategy at the National Immigration Law Center as well as Priscilla Olivarez Senior Policy Attorney and Strategist, and Carolina Canizales, Senior Texas Campaign Strategist from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.
Register here.
El Cajon Job Fair
The San Diego Workforce Partnership, in collaboration with the El Cajon Library, invites you to connect with employers who are currently hiring at the upcoming El Cajon Job Fair.
📅 Event Date: November 6, 2025
🕛 Time: 11 am-1 pm
📍 Location: El Cajon Library
201 E Douglas Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020
Register here.
Addressing Mental Health of Refugee Children & Youth: Practical Strategies for Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Support
This training is intended for service providers working with refugee children and youth, including resettlement agencies, child welfare, schools, health and mental health providers, anti-trafficking organizations, and others.
Northern California Town Hall
You are warmly invited to join the upcoming Northern California Town Hall on The State of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, taking place virtually on Monday, October 27, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM (PT).
This town hall offers elected officials' insights into the impact of immigration policy and enforcement on Northern California immigrant and refugee communities and implications/ripple effects on all Californians. Hear from cross-sector stakeholders about their communities' response and how state and local government can meet this moment.
Please register here to attend: https://shorturl.at/L0Qna
Please register before OCT 24. Registration is limited.
Elica Health Centers In-person Job Fair
Elica Health Centers is hosting an in-person Job Fair!
📆 WHEN: Monday, October 27, 2025
🕘 TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
✅ Interested in attending❓
If interested in attending, please follow the link and click the apply button to fill out an application ⤵
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3658693
Your application will be reviewed, and if selected, you will receive a confirmation email with the location and time to attend the Job Fair.
📣Now Hiring:
✅ Care Manager Trainee - Provide a wide range of case management services for the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative.
JOB TYPE: full-time
COMPENSATION: $25.00/h-$26.00/h
✅ Care Manager - Provide case management support and coordination.
JOB TYPE: full-time
COMPENSATION - Depending on Experience: $27.00/h - $30.00/h an hour
✅ Housing Navigator - Help clients experiencing homelessness secure and maintain housing, and connect them with services.
JOB TYPE: full-time
COMPENSATION: $25.00/h
✅ Community Health Worker - Help people access healthcare and social services through outreach, support, and coordination with care teams.
JOB TYPE: full-time
COMPENSATION - Depending on Experience: $21.00/h
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma required; relevant experience or degree preferred
• Experience with vulnerable populations highly desirable
• Valid CA driver’s license required
• Bilingual and/or lived experience is a plus!
✅ What We Offer:
✔️ Supportive and friendly team
✔️ Competitive benefits and working conditions
✔️ Opportunities for professional growth
Learn more about Elica Health Centers ➡️ elicahealth.org
✅ Questions❓
Email our Recruiting Team at: 📩 recruiting@elicahealth.org
47th Annual Career EXPO/Job Fair at Grossmont College
Join us for the 47th Annual Career EXPO/Job Fair at Grossmont College on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 11-2pm. This is an exciting opportunity to network with employers and hiring managers. Learn about in-demand industries and support your refugee clients and other with gainful employment. See flyers below for more information and ways to register.
If you’re an employer looking to hire and would like to register to table, please contact Renee Nasori, M.A. directly at Renee.Nasori@gcccd.edu for the registration.
ECCO & ASA's College Application Infosession, Panel, & Berkeley Tour
ECCO at Berkeley is hosting its annual college application info session, student panel, and campus tour at the UC Berkeley campus on Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This event is free and open to all immigrant and refugee high school students who are interested in applying to college.
Participants will:
Learn how to navigate the college application process
Hear from current UC Berkeley students across various majors through a panel
Enjoy a guided tour of the Berkeley campus
Be paired with a college mentor
Receive valuable college access resources
Lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
RFL Presents - Border Angels: An Overview
The Restoring Family Links team at the Red Cross has partnered with Border Angels to host an overview of Border Angels! The presentation will be on October 16th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Pacific via Teams.
Join us to learn more! It is open to all.
This presentation will go over:
A brief overview of Restoring Family Links
Overview of Border Angels’ history and programs
Learn about the history of policies that have impacted immigration and how current policies continue to impact those that we serve
How can people get involved with Border Angels
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cb6fcc80-abce-40da-9a92-56f1dd9b784f@dd5b5d42-c0d3-4ad2-b5f1-60edb3af2771
Remaking Humanitarianism: Dispatches from the Future with The New Humanitarian
Date & Time
Sep 25, 2025 09:45 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Description
Across the world, communities on the frontlines of displacement, conflict, and inequality are already reshaping how crises are met. They are building collective responses rooted in solidarity and care—even as the international aid system spins in circles around cuts, resets, and reforms, risking collapse.
How can we reimagine the international humanitarian system so that it builds on—rather than undermines—the response communities are already creating? What would it take to align funding and infrastructure? And what is standing in the way?
The New Humanitarian and Refugees International have taken these questions around the globe, producing a series of dispatches from the future that highlight the strategies, values, and visions guiding community-driven responses to crisis—and show what’s possible. J
oin us as we bring these dispatches to the heart of UNGA to grapple with what it will take to remake humanitarianism and what must change for the system to have any future at all.
Introduction
— Tammam Aloudat, CEO, The New Humanitarian
Moderator
— Dr. Hourie Tafech, Director for Refugee Leadership and Partnership, Refugees International
Panelists
— Loreine Dela Cruz, Executive Director, Centre for Disaster Preparedness (CDP) Foundation in the Philippines & member of the NEAR Leadership Council
— Hanin Ahmed, External Relations Officer, Sudan Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs), and Fellow, Refugees International
— Elizabeth Campbell, Executive Director, ODI Global Washington
— More speakers to be announced
Informational Workshop on Immigration for Survivors
Narika is delighted to host yet another informational workshop on "Immigration" for Survivors.
📅 When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
💻 Where: Online via Zoom (link provided after registration)
Presenters: Jessica M. Jenkins, Managing Attorney at Bay Area Legal Aid.
Topics Covered:
Immigration Relief for Survivors
Immigration “Know Your Rights”
Family Preparedness & Safety Planning
Please note: This is an informational workshop only. Individual legal consultation or advice will not be provided during or after the session.
✅ ASL Interpretation is available.
South Gate Plaza 7th Annual Fun Fair
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Southgate Plaza, 4242 Florin Road, Next to Footlocker
Just as in the past there will be free health resources, free dental screenings and free animal care. Information booths on a variety of resources available for Sacramento County residents. We will also have fun activities for kids young and old alike, including music, games, raffle prizes and for the first time a petting zoo!
Implementation with Intention: How Cal-MAP Equips Providers to Address Youth Mental Health
The California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP) is a no-cost consultation program that supports primary care and school-based providers in delivering timely, high-quality mental health care to youth ages 0–25. Cal-MAP is part of the CalHOPE pediatric access initiative and is designed to expand access to behavioral health services, particularly in California’s rural and underserved communities.
Through Cal-MAP, providers who screen for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress can be connected with child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers for real-time support.
In this webinar, we will provide an overview of Cal-MAP’s services, including consultation on screening, diagnosis, and treatment from child psychiatrists, as well as resource and referral guidance from licensed social workers.
