Wellness Clinic

Refugees face many difficulties related to mental health and wellness as they adjust to resettlement in the United States. The CRIS Wellness Clinic provides intensive case management and therapeutic services to refugees facing significant mental health challenges.

This program aims …

We provide…in-house counseling and referrals to culturally-competent community resources that are able to comprehensively address clients’ needs.

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Eligibility

This program serves individuals who have been granted an ORR eligible status within the past five years.

Program Services

This program offers a wide range of services to address the complex physical and mental health needs of the populations we serve, including but not limited to…

Wellness Activities: The CRIS Refugee Health and Wellness Program periodically offers alternative wellness activities based on community needs and interests. Past activities have included Community Adjustment Support Groups, yoga and fitness sessions, therapeutic music, sewing and knitting classes, and local park outings. The Refugee Health and Wellness Program has collaborated with a range of local partners to offer health education sessions for community members focused on dietary nutrition, navigating the healthcare system, and self-care.

Provider Outreach and Education: The Wellness Program engages in ongoing provider outreach in the greater Columbus area. We also provide training on a range of topics including cultural competency, addressing the health and wellness needs of diverse populations, and informational sessions on the newly-arriving refugee populations in Central Ohio. If you are interested in one of our trainings, please email your request to Cat Gossman.

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Resources

Wellness Without Words

Wellness Without Words is a series of videos developed by CRIS in response to the insights received from our refugee clients, who consistently expressed a desire for more somatic & mindfulness-based interventions. This resource is not a substitute for mental health counseling but a supportive tool intended to help reduce stress levels & facilitate holistic healing, inspired by the clinician Brianna Rose, creator of the "Hack Your Nervous System" card deck.

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Refugee and Immigrant Mental Health Coalition of Ohio (RIMHCO)

The Refugee & Immigrant Mental Health Coalition of Ohio (RIMHCO) is a collaborative effort of refugee and immigrant-serving organizations, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders. The mission of RIMHCO is to promote effective mental health services in Ohio through shared knowledge and community empowerment.

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