Resources for Ukrainian Population
The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia uprooted individuals, resulting in disrupted lives and separated families. As of February 2024, nearly 3.7 million Ukrainians are internally displaced within Ukraine while 6.4 million have become war refugees abroad according to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Once abroad, these Ukrainians confront complex legal processes, differing by country, that result in limited access to employment and serve to further compound the psychological toll of displacement. This combined with the shock of war and the absence of supportive social resources sets the stage for many health challenges.
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CIRH Academy
CIRH Academy provides inclusive and impactful educational resources to support immigrants and refugees, as well as the service providers and academic partners working with them.
Our multilingual content equips communities with the knowledge and tools to navigate challenges and improve access to essential services.
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See below for Organizations Offering Comprehensive Services, Resources by Category, and Downloadable Resources for Ukrainian populations.
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Organizations Offering Comprehensive Services
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
IRC helps people affected by humanitarian crises and climate crises to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives, with a focus on five areas: ensuring safety from harm, improving health, increasing access to education, improving economic well-being, and ensuring people have the power to influence decisions that affect their lives.
Refugee Welcome Collective (RWC)
RWC provides in-depth training programs, weekly learning sessions, resources, and on-demand technical assistance for sponsors, community sponsorship staff, refugees paired with sponsors, and community and institutional partners to improve outcomes for refugees resettled through the U.S. Refugee Admissions program.
Click on this state-by-state resource map for newcomers and sponsors for information about cash and food assistance, health care, programs for English language learners, job search assistance, and other valuable resources specific to your state.
Legal Services Assistance
Funded by the California Department of Social Services, qualified community-based organizations provide free legal services and community education to immigrants who live in California, including access to information and application assistance for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Naturalization, Affirmative Immigration Remedies (AIR), Removal Defense (RD), and services for Immigrant Youth (IY). To see the direct service legal providers in your region, view the Legal Services Providers' Information webpage.
Settle In provides trusted and accurate information about the U.S. resettlement process and life in the U.S. Its digital platforms are available in multiple languages and provide resources, information, and in-language support to newcomers resettling to the U.S.
Refugee Enrichment and Development Association (REDA)
REDA provides culturally and linguistically congruent services to refugees in Sacramento County. Programs include REDA’s Social Service Center (RSSC), Mental Health Program, Emergency Financial Assistance Fund, Refugee Economic Empowerment Program, and others.
Human Migration Institute (HMI)
MI is a nonprofit organization that promotes community building to support refugee populations. Services include the Community ESL Learning Program, Resettlement Services, After School Learning Center, and many more.
Resources by Category
Legal Support
National Immigration Law Center: Know Your Rights Under the U.S. Constitution
CLINIC Legal Services Directory
Immigration Advocates Network Legal Services Directory
American Civil Liberties Union: Know Your Rights main page Immigrants' Rights
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs: Know Your Rights Resources for Immigrant New Yorkers
Protection Against Violence
Housing
California Department of Home Safe Program
The Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) program: reach out to California County Refugee Coordinator contacts for HAU information
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Helpline: 1-305-306-8495 or NCHE.helpline@safalpartners.com
Downloadable Resources
Solvera Consulting, in partnership with the California Department of Social Services
Public Health Institute Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health
HIAS
Resources for Ukrainians on how to apply for:
Never a Bother
Youth suicide prevention campaign: Suicide Prevention Month Toolkit
Map of Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee (UHP) Service provider agencies