BRIDGING CULTURES
for a path to a new you
WHO WE ARE
Bridges from Borders Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded by a group of immigrants and immigrant allies who are passionate about helping all immigrants bridge the gap between their native culture and the American culture. We understand the struggles of acculturating into a new culture and want to be there to support you.
Advocacy
We want to be advocates for immigrants, especially for their mental well-being. This is done through community events, bringing awareness to immigrant parents of the importance of mental health and working with youths through our Mental Health Ambassador Program.
Education
Adjusting to a new culture can be difficult and navigating through these differences can be even more difficult. We offer a range of education workshops to aid parents in navigating raising a child from a different environment they grew up in, mental health awareness and wellness as well as mindfulness and coping skills, among others. We are also open to partnering with researchers to better understand the needs and ways of improving immigrant mental health.
Talk & Listen
In partnership with culturally competent mental health professionals, some of which have lived similar experiences immigrating to a new country. Talk & Listen is a safe space for community members to talk openly and process. Talk & Listen is both individual and family based. If you are interested, contact us here.
Contemplative and Holistic Workshops
These workshops utilize science-based, heart-centered contemplative approaches to promote healing and wellbeing in the stress-filled modern life. By embracing the whole person (mind-body-spirit-nature-cosmos) as a brilliantly designed and interconnected system, these workshops empower individuals to step up to the change required of themselves in order to lead to true human flourishing.
The mental health ambassador program is a program for students with a passion for mental health awareness, equity, and inclusion. It focuses on breaking down barriers for immigrant communities to access support and culturally appropriate mental health treatment.
Program Endorsed By:
University at Buffalo, SUNY
Graduate School of Education, Mental Health Counseling Program
OUR PARTNERS
Our efforts would not be possible without the help of our partners. We are thankful for these relationships that help make the Bridges from Borders dream possible!
