Mental health resources for marginalized populations

If you need immediate help, please call your health provider or Lurie Children's at 1 800 543 7362.

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We encourage people to reach out to affected youth and families to let them know they are not alone and that there is still a movement to safeguard their rights.

For undocumented youth at this time, it is important to validate their concerns, noting that threats made to immigrant rights are serious. However, we want to remind them of the slow speed of political processes, the debate and discourse that are taking place as political and community groups champion immigrant rights, and the uncertainty about how repealing an executive order will translate into actual enforcement of immigration policies.

QUICK LINKS ON CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND COPING WITH CRISIS SITUATIONS

Resource Sheet for Families, Parents, and Caregivers
Recursos Para Familias, Padres y Cuidadores

Resource Sheet for Professionals
Recursos Para Profesionales

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Immigrant, Mental Health

WEBINAR(S): Building Trauma-Informed Practices for Marginalized Children & Families

Immigrant, Mental Health

These educational courses are designed for healthcare professionals who are interested in learning about best practices when serving children and families from marginalized population subgroups who have been exposed to trauma.

Immigrant, Mental Health

DACA, Immigrant

A Guide for Parents in Illinois Who Are Undocumented

DACA, Immigrant

This Guide tells you about different arrangements you can make for the care of your children in case you are detained or deported.

DACA, Immigrant

Support for Youth and Families of Undocumented Status

DACA, Immigrant

Materials to explain the unique stresses undocumented youth face, as well as strategies and resources for adults that work with this population.

DACA, Immigrant

Immigrant, DACA

FACEBOOK LIVE: Supporting Dreamers and Families of Undocumented Status

Immigrant, DACA

A Facebook live event addressing the potential repeal of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), including a Q&A session with a panel of experts.

Immigrant, DACA

Family Preparedness Plan and Facilitator’s Guide

Immigrant, DACA

Workbook and facilitator's guide from Boston Medical Center on preparing a family preparedness plan.

Immigrant, DACA

Resources for Schools and Caregivers on Immigration Status-Related Stress

Immigrant, DACA

Stress Related to Immigration Status in Students: A Brief Guide for Schools and Healing & Resilience: An Activity Book for Latino Children Impacted by Deportation.

Immigrant, DACA

Mental Health

WEBINAR: Mental Health Resources for Marginalized Youth and Families

Mental Health

Webinar to address marginalized children's needs hosted by the Illinois Childhood Trauma Coalition and The Center for Childhood Resilience.

Mental Health

Immigrant, Mental Health

Resources for Professionals, Families and Youth

Immigrant, Mental Health

Resources to help all who work with children and youth provide the words and support that can help them to be resilient in uncertain sociopolitical times.

Immigrant, Mental Health

Refugee, Immigrant

WEBINAR: Trauma-Informed Legal Practices for Working with Refugee and Immigrant Youth and Families

Refugee, Immigrant

Free webinar to equip pro bono volunteers and staff responding to youth and families in crisis due to recent changes in national immigration policies.

Refugee, Immigrant

Mental health resources for marginalized populations

We encourage people to reach out to affected youth and families to let them know they are not alone and that there is still a movement to safeguard their rights.

Resilient Kids. Stronger Communities. Brighter Futures.