Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health
PHI’s Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health (formerly known as Sehat Initiative) was established in response to the humanitarian and healthcare needs of refugees. The Center focuses on improving the health and well-being of refugees in California and throughout the United States.
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Focus Areas
Capacity Building & Leadership, Health Care & Population Health, Healthy Communities, Women, Youth & Children -
Issues
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Health, Nutrition & Food Security, Population Health, Violence Prevention -
Expertise
Health Education & Promotion, Technical Assistance
Our Impact
See all Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health Impacts
- 273 navigation services were provided, connecting clients to health and well-being services in 2023
- 147 basic needs services were provided (i.e. diapers, strollers, car seats and $50 gift cards) in 2023
Projects
Completed Projects
- CDPH
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Build capacity in California to respond to the mental health needs of refugee and Afghan populations.
- First 5 Sacramento
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Provide support to refugee families in Sacramento County.
- Evaluating the Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs of Afghans Recently Resettled in the United States
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This project, implemented in partnership with Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, seeks to understand the migration experiences of Afghan communities, estimate the burden of mental health and psychosocial challenges, and assess service use. Through formative mixed-methods research, this study aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for improving legal, social, and service responses to better meet the needs of Afghan communities.
PHI’s Sediq Hazratzai, MD, MPH discusses his work at PHI’s Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health (formerly known as Sehat Initiative) with Afghan and Ukraine refugees, displacement and the triple trauma paradigm.
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