Resources for the Community
Toolkit for Immigration and Human Rights Advocates
As part of our motto, "Healing Systems, Supporting Hearts", we created this free downloadable toolkit featuring an Emotional Self-Preservation Guide to support you and your wellness through political and policy changes impacting the communities you serve.
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Mental health and immigration resources for immigrant communities and allies
The following documents support families in navigating immigration related conversations with clarity and compassion.
Socio-Emotional Support Guide
The "Caring for You & Your Children's Heart While Creating a Family Preparedness Plan" companion guide to the ILRC Family Preparedness Plan offers trauma-informed strategies to help families integrate emotional well-being into their preparedness planning.
Talking to Your Kids Guide
A script-style resource that provides parents with age-appropriate, nurturing language to help discuss family preparedness with their children. This flexible guide allows caregivers to adapt the conversation to their unique communication style.
Tips for Using the ICE Locator Guide
A clear and practical guide to help families navigate the ICE Locator Tool when searching for a loved one.
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Socio-Emotional Support Guide English | Spanish
Cora (Corazón) Cards – Strength for the Journey
Immigration and matters of the heart are deeply connected. Our Cora Cards were created to help families prepare for immigration challenges while also caring for their hearts and the hearts of our children—the next generation.
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Responding to Fear of ICE with Strength – Bilingual Coping Skills Cards
Know Your Rights – Bilingual Coping Skills Cards for ICE Encounters
Know your rights & family preparedness
ILRC Red Cards
The ILRC’s Red Cards help everyone, regardless of immigration status, understand and assert their rights in encounters with ICE and law enforcement.
ILRC Family Preparedness Plan
The ILRC’s Family Preparedness Plan packet helps all families navigate the unexpected with less stress, offering additional guidance for immigrant and mixed-status families.
24/7 Crisis support & mental health
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers free and private emotional support to individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress around the clock, every day of the week.
LA County Access Line 1.800.854.7771
The ACCESS Center, part of LACDMH's Help Line, is open 24/7 as the entry point for mental health services in Los Angeles County, offering crisis teams, referrals, bed management, interpreters, and client transport.
Where to find a Latinx therapist
Therapy for Latinx
Therapy for Latinx provides a trusted national directory of verified mental health professionals, making it easier for Latinx individuals to find the support they need.
Latinx Therapy
Latinx Therapy offers a diverse directory of bilingual therapists and mental health resources, ensuring culturally sensitive support for the Latinx community.
Supporting apps
Calm
Calm, the leading app for Sleep, Meditation, and Relaxation, helps millions sleep better and reduce stress with guided meditations, Sleep Stories, and more. Recommended by experts.
Headspace
Headspace is your path to health and happiness. Learn to relax and sleep better with quick meditations and mindfulness. Sleep by Headspace ensures a good night's rest.