We are hearing from our clinical network that many migrant and immigrant patients are experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety. Of course, experiences vary: some are telling their providers that they will just wait and see; others are trying to build emergency plans. Such concerns over and responses to immigration policy and rhetoric impact the health and well-being of our migrant and immigrant communities. To support clinicians serving these populations, this edition of Five on Friday focuses on resources and webinars on this topic.

Claire sent in the IRC Center for Adjustment, Resilience, and Recovery (CARRE)’s new resource for providers on using Psychological First Aid on migrant patients experiencing distress. Election Stress and Discriminatory Rhetoric: Responding with Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Jannette forwarded on some excellent resources including Americans for Immigrant Justice’s free legal consultation for families with credible fear interviews. Eligible families can fill out the form on their Familias Seguras page. Familias Seguras

Pam recommended United We Dream’s upcoming webinar on December 10 at 6:30pm EST. Know Your Rights, Know Your Power: Preparing for 2025 and Beyond

Del offered Make the Road New York’s Train the Trainers workshop on December 9 at 4pm EST, with topics like the differences between agencies, calling the court, and creating a family plan. Know Your Rights!

Weekly Win: Claire celebrated her home state’s efforts to provide guidance for clinicians. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has re-issued guidance and model policies for health care facilities to respond to immigration issues, which clinics welcomed and utilized after its first introduction in 2018. Promoting Safe and Secure Healthcare Access for All

Bonus MCN Resources: We would be remiss if we didn’t share our own recent resources!

All three Words Matter webinars in English and Spanish, plus half a dozen in-depth MCN articles from Dr. Kaethe Weingarten and videos from MCN immigrant families, are available on our Words Matter page. Webinars were geared toward clinicians serving migrants and immigrants, covering how rhetoric and policies do harm; practices that heal; and post-election advocacy and activism for clinicians. Words Matter

Our webinar earlier this week with attorney Roger Rosenthal provided the basics of US immigration policy for clinicians serving migrants and immigrants. Archived in English and Spanish. US Immigration Policy 101: The Basics

Have a safe and healthy weekend!