This tool was developed to better understand the cross section of welcoming communities and refugee health. The tool utilizes the Person-in-Environment and Ecological Systems Theories as a foundation to better understand how communities influence refugee health and well-being. These theories can help to frame an individual’s behaviors and overall wellness partially through the ongoing interactions, experiences, and perceptions of the people around them. Interviews with refugee community leaders, mental health counselors, employers, and academics offer direct insight into how each sector of the community can play a role in refugee wellness. In this guide, we will look at how refugee health can be defined in part by the surrounding people and community. (Description from source)
