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Health & Wellness

BRYCS recognizes that refugees have unique health needs. Although refugees’ backgrounds may vary considerably (by country of origin, level of education, use of Western health care systems, exposure to infectious diseases, and experiences of physical and psychic trauma, etc), they all share the same experience of being forced to flee their home countries. BRYCS is dedicated to improving the well-being of refugee youth and families by providing tools, resources, and support for service providers in order to better meet the needs of refugees in resettlement.

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Online Training

BRYCS Online Training Modules are a free and convenient way for you to participate in valuable training that will assist you in serving refugee and immigrant children, youth, and their families. They are also a great way to connect with other service providers around the world doing similar work.

Discrimination and Bullying of Refugee Youth

Bullying and discrimination is on the rise and affects refugee youth and families in unique ways. This module will share statistics and stories on bullying and discrimination among diverse refugee youth. These stories will be contextualized within a wider discussion on psychological and sociological concerns that this population may experience. This module will provide best practices and recommendations for individuals, families, schools, and the wider community in meeting these challenges.

Toolkits

The following toolkits pull together articles, resources, and program descriptions in one location on particular topics.

Maya Health Toolkit for Medical Providers

Maya have long traditions of medical practices and beliefs, and understanding and appreciating their views and their holistic health beliefs will help promote a healthcare environment unobstructed by cultural differences. The objectives of this toolkit have been to identify the major healthcare barriers between Maya and medical professionals, and to create a variety of resources to bridge gaps in communication. 

Webinars

Unable to attend a live event? BRYCS’ archives all webinars for your convenience.

Highlighted Resource Lists

The following “Highlighted Resources” are lists of resources on various topics that are chosen by BRYCS staff.  Each list includes 15-20 resources that are frequently recommended by BRYCS staff when consulting with service providers and providing technical assistance. Lists are updated regularly.

  1. Development and Health of the Refugee Child
  2. Mental Health Needs of Newcomer Youth
  3. Community Conversations: Collective Voices for Improving the Care and Reducing the Risk of FGC
  4. Trauma & Mental Health Considerations for Foster Care Providers

Promising Practices

Promising Practices

Get new ideas, share your promising practice, and read about other refugee-serving programs across the country!

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