Student Portal

The War in Ukraine

Those within the Welcoming the Stranger Community who would like help dealing with emotional issues caused by the war in Ukraine may reach out for support to organizations such as:

• Access Services Crisis Hotline
  Mental Health emergency hotline (free) for Montgomery County, PA residents Crisis support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at: 1-855-634-4673

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
  Mental Health Services
  NAMI HelpLine: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET.
  1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
  Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
  ​​NAMI HelpLine | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

• NAMI Bucks County (National Alliance on Mental Health) Contact: Nicholas Emeigh Phone: 215-343-3055 Email: nemeigh@namibuckspa.org - NAMI Bucks County

• United Way - Getting help 24/7 is as easy as dialing 2-1-1, texting your zip code to 898-211 or visiting www.211.org

Additionally, below is a sampling of other organizations providing assistance to those impacted by the unfolding crisis in Eastern Europe: 

• Direct Relief - directrelief.org

• HIAS (in partnership with Right to Protection) - HIAS in Ukraine

• International Committee of the Red Cross - Ukraine

• International Rescue Committee (IRC) - International Rescue Committee

• Mercy Corps - Crisis in Ukraine: Give now | Mercy Corps

• Save the Children - Save the Children

• Unicef -  UNICEF USA

• Voices of Children -  https://voices.org

• World Central Kitchen - https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine

RESOURCES

Welcoming the Stranger holds free workshops and events to help you learn new skills, meet new people and socialize with other immigrants and Americans. Welcoming the Stranger can also help you with other needs like finding a job, getting housing, finding legal help, accessing affordable childcare, food, and healthcare, and much more. Do you need help with something? Ask us!

Below you will find a number of resources that may help you as you build a life here in America. If you need help figuring out how to use the services below or have questions about anything, please contact us. Our phone number is (215) 702-3445 or you can email us at info@welcomingthestranger.org.

Student Workshops Calendar

Click here to go to see our Student Workshops Calendar

As dates get added for the next term, we will post workshop offerings here. Workshops are all free and you can join us to learn about topics like: Job Searching, Nutrition, Navigating the Healthcare System, Free Legal Consultations with a Lawyer, Know Your Rights as a person living in the US, Voter Registration, and more. Workshop topics vary per term.

Complete Resources List:

Housing and Food:

Legal:

Health Care:

HealthLink Dental Clinic

HealthLink is a free dental clinic offering services to uninsured, low-wage earning adults in the Bucks and Montgomery County areas. To learn more about their services, visit here.

Ann Silverman Health Clinic

Free clinic in the Doylestown Hospital. Provides medical, dental, and social services. Visit https://www.aschealthclinic.org for more info.

Fisherman’s Mark Social Services

Fisherman’s Mark offers services that help meet the basic needs of those living in the Lambertville, NJ and Hunterdon County area, including affordable childcare and food. To learn more, visit the site here.

The Refugee Center Online

You can find resources and services in your city, such as jobs, housing, food, community activities, and more on The Refugee Center Online. Simply add your home address into the search bar and select any of the categories.

More English Practice:

ESL Apps (that you can download to your phone, tablet or computer): CLICK HERE FOR FILE

ESL Websites with more practice: CLICK HERE FOR FILE

Other ESL Classes in the Community: CLICK HERE FOR FILE

Citizenship Practice:

Practice Questions (100): CLICK HERE FOR FILE