Refugees
The 15th National Conference hosted by the Ethiopian Community
Development Council, Inc. will
be in Arlington, Virginia on May 4-6, 2009.
This year’s conference theme represents... Visit website
Obama’s effort would include looking for a path for illegal immigrants to become legal, a senior administration official said. (Source: Julia Preston in the New... read more
The New York Times has published an important story about how immigrants influence US health care facilities. Usually, for a news story, I simply write... read more
Amazing things are happening across the country. And they can be seen in the stories of newcomers to the United States. New Routes to Community... View video
From the Migration Policy Institute: Maps, Charts, and Stats. “The 2007 American Community Survey data are here! We are pleased to update our popular fact... Visit website
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools is sponsoring a webinar Wednesday, March 24, 2009, 2–3 p.m. EST, entitled "Language Issues When Working... read more
Here you’ll find a list of Asian Health websites, which can be sorted by topic or language. Visit website
These activities provide an excellent opportunity for students to listen to an English-speaker talk about mental health. Instructors can use any number of video clips... read more
In this lesson, students discuss where to find mental health services in their own communities.
This lesson is intended for use with adult Somali English... read more
A list of mental health service providers referenced in the Egal Shidad Mental Health Video and in the accompanying English Language Learning Materials . These providers... Visit website
Minneapolis
The Somali and East African Behavioral Health Services Program
Phone 612-375-0700Community University Health Care Center (CUHCC)
Phone 612-638-0670Additional online info >>The Mental Health Collective
Phone 612-822-8227
St.... read more
In this lesson, English Language Learners consider some of the different perspectives on Mental Health depicted in the Egal Shidad Mental Health Video.
This lesson is... read more
A resource list with descriptions of what you’ll find there for those teaching English to Somali immigrants. Some materials are appropriate for other English language... Visit website
In this lesson, students discuss general symptoms and related vocabulary. Students also review the symptoms of mental illness.
This lesson is intended for use with... read more
In this lesson, ELL students read and respond to a provider's and an imam's comments about mental health.
This lesson is intended for use with adult... read more
This is a final, review activity for the Egal Shidad Mental Health Activities. It ensures that students know at least one place to go in... read more
An easy-to-use 2-page form.
These evaluation tools are intended for use with adult Somali English Language Learning (ELL) students in conjunction with the Egal Shidad English... read more
A 6-page overview of Somali mental health issues, co-written by David McGraw Schuchman, one of the health providers interviewed in the Egal Shidad Mental Health... read more
The goals of these English Language Learning lessons of the Egal Shidad Mental Health Project are to (1) develop adult Somalis’ knowledge related to mental... read more
Immigrant and refugee students face challenges to learning beyond
mastering a new language, including the loss and emotional trauma that can be part of their migrant... read more
California is home to an estimated 100,000 Ethiopians, many of whom left their home country to escape political persecution, victimization and repression, especially after the... View video
Barely a decade ago, Lewiston, Maine, was dying. The once bustling mill town's population had been shrinking since the 1970s; most jobs had vanished long... read more
Zuhur Ahmed provides the voice for Egal Shidad's sister in the story written by Said Salah Ahmed and performed in the Egal Shidad television and... read more
Arts Engine’s Media That Matters is the premier showcase for short films with big messages. Submit your film now for the chance to be one... read more
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This report (PDF 3.8MB) offers guidance for community organizations and those who fund social change in how best to harness the power of local media-making for community health improvement. Spanish-language version is now available. Una versión en español de este informe esta en la web.
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