Serving refugees, immigrants,
and migrant families
since 1980.
Who We Are and How We Serve
Services for Individuals and Families
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Our Services
Our professional staff understand what you are going through, and we are here to help you settle and thrive in your new home. We are available to accompany you to appointments, meetings, and other situations where you need help with translation or interpretation. We offer counseling services to help you prepare for these events. Call Today: (217) 344-8455
Social Services
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Case management and counseling
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Tutoring and socializing opportunities to help your children prepare for school
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Health education programs for the entire family
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Advice on other services available to you in the community
Mediation Services
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Go with you to your job, doctor visits, court hearings, school appointments, meetings with landlords, and other situations that my require an interpreter
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Help with applying for government benefits, if you're eligible
Language Assistance
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Help with paperwork for citizenship, asylum, residency, family reunification, and other immigration issues
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Translation services in: English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin
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Other languages at request
Our door is open to all refugees and immigrants.
Over the last year, we've seen a 11% increase in the number of individuals and families served by our agency under our Family Support and Strengthening Program, Immigrant Family Resource Program, WIC Program, and Saturday Morning Tutoring Program.
At The Refugee Center, this is what we do.
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