Mental Health Advocates for Refugee and Ethnic Communities

On May 31, 2017, NSDI (Nile Sisters Development Initiative) submitted a letter», collectively signed by 60 community advocates, to Mr. Nick Macchione, MS, MPH, FACHE, Director of County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). Signatories included business and faith-based entities, community and / or nonprofit organizations, healthcare professionals, mental and behavioral health providers, resettlement agencies and / or international entities, as well as community leaders and / or members. The letter details the status of mental and behavioral health of refugee and ethnic communities from the perspectives of refugees, asylees, asylum seekers, ethnic service providers, and like-minded stakeholders.

In 2016, NSDI conducted one round-table meeting and two community dialogues» with various entities to address the mental and behavioral needs and associated socio-economic concerns of underserved communities.

View letter.»
View Advancing Equity: Refugee and Ethnic Mental Health»
View KPBS coverage.»