Posts Tagged ‘refugees’
Community Groups Gather To Advocate For More Inclusive Newcomer Program
August 3, 2018 – A coalition of community organizations held a press conference in Albuquerque this week to raise concerns about a newcomer program in the Albuquerque Public Schools system. Kay Bounkea, executive director of the Asian American Family Center, says her group and others had previously shared recommendations for the program. They argued it…
Read MoreBehavioral Health In New Mexico: Meeting The Needs Of Immigrants & Refugees
June 9, 2017 – In our second part of our series on mental health in New Mexico, we look at the unique challenges faced by immigrants and refugees. Many have experienced trauma and separation before adjusting to a new country and often a new language. They can feel isolated or afraid. Some may be undocumented…
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