To our patient family and friends

of the Center,

 

During these unusual times, the Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights at the Boston Medical Center’s Immigrant and Refugee Health Center, is concerned about the health of all clients and staff.  We are taking measures to ensure that we do not increase the spread of the coronavirus and are now conducting all of our work remotely, including doing all therapy over the phone.  This allows clients to continue sessions with our staff while also practicing the social distancing techniques recommended by the health care community.

 

At this time, clinicians and social workers at Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights (BCRHHR) will still be available to clients during regular work hours (from 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday).   However, we are no longer able to accept in-person appointments or walk-ins.  For those seeking our services, please contact Dana Rous at dana.rous@bmc.org or  (617) 414-4648.

 

For those in immediate need of our assistance, please call the Samaritan line at (877) 870-4673. 

Call or Text 24/7.

 

For attorneys who believe that their clients may be in need of an affidavit immediately, please indicate that on your referrals to BCRHHR.  Please find the referral form by visiting this page: https://www.bcrhhr.org/make-a-referral

 

As the situation continues to unfold, please check our website regularly for any updated information about our services: 

 

Resources for refugees and asylum seekers

                         

If you are feeling like you need to speak with someone immediately, you can call the

Samaritan Line at

(877) 870-HOPE (4673) |

Call or Text 24/7

To view more information on their website, click HERE

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OR Call B.E.S.T.

(Boston Emergency Services team)

at 1-800-981-4357

To view more information on their website, click HERE

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Food Pantries are still open!  To find out hours and information about food resources in your area call the 

Food Source Hotline:  1-800-645-8333

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If you are looking for more information about the hospital’s response to the coronavirus, please check

the hospital’s website by clicking HERE

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There is a special website for immigrants and asylum seekers who have corona virus questions made by lawyers, which you can view by clicking 

HERE

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This is the Official Website of America’s Medical Office for Viruses – it is called the CDC or Center for Disease Control. You can learn more by clicking

HERE

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This is a website with information in charts so you can view pictures for easier understanding by clicking 

HERE

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