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Tool or Template

TOPIC:

Community Engagement

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Tool or Template

Switchboard Community Support Line FAQ

PUBLISHED BY:

Switchboard

DATE:

March 20, 2025

This resource, developed by Switchboard, provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Switchboard Community Support Line (SCSL). The Switchboard Community Support Line offers information and referrals to those working to welcome and support refugees and other ORR-eligible newcomers. Whether you are a private sponsor or a community service provider assisting newcomers, our team is…

Blog Post

TOPIC:

Community Engagement, Organizational Development

SUBTOPIC:

Partnerships

Blog Post

Mapping Connections: Building Effective Resource Directories for Newcomer Communities

PUBLISHED BY:

Switchboard

DATE:

March 18, 2025

Effective resource maps transform scattered information into accessible, actionable knowledge. They highlight appropriate services, reveal gaps in existing networks, and foster collaboration between organizations. For newcomer communities, these tools can be the difference between isolation and community, between barriers and opportunities. This blog explores six innovative mapping projects that are changing how communities connect with…

Archived Webinar

TOPIC:

Case Management

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Archived Webinar

Creating Balance in Case Management

PUBLISHED BY:

Switchboard

DATE:

March 13, 2025

Hosted on 3/13/25, the training was delivered by Zainab Ahmadi, Master of Social Work (MSW); Sara Dadkhah, MPA, Switchboard Training Officer; Jasmine Griffin, MA, LPC, a Switchboard Training Officer; and, Maya Wahrman, MSW, LSW, a Switchboard Training Officer. Every year, Switchboard receives an abundance of questions from case managers about how to balance caseloads, paperwork…

Guide

TOPIC:

Case Management

SUBTOPIC:

Cross-Cultural Work

Guide

Mental Health in Context: Afghan Newcomers

PUBLISHED BY:

Switchboard

DATE:

March 11, 2025

This resource, created by Switchboard, provides an overview of mental health challenges faced by Afghan newcomers in the U.S., emphasizing cultural perspectives, stigma, and traditional coping mechanisms.

Toolkit

TOPIC:

Monitoring and Evaluation

SUBTOPIC:

Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Evaluation and Research, Using Data and Evidence

Toolkit

Bar Charts and Beyond

PUBLISHED BY:

Switchboard

DATE:

March 6, 2025

Data visualization is the process of presenting information using visuals such as plots, charts, and diagrams. The goal of data visualization is to help your audience understand the main message of your data without introducing additional clutter. In many cases, easy-to-read forms of visualization, such as bar and pie charts, are sufficient to present your…

Blog Post

TOPIC:

Safety

SUBTOPIC:

Emergency Preparedness, Safety Planning

Blog Post

Preparing Newcomers for Weather and Other Emergencies: Essential Resources for Service Providers (Part Two)

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Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers, Switchboard

DATE:

February 25, 2025

Wondering how you can help prepare newcomers for emergencies? Take a proactive approach! Newcomers should be familiar with local emergency protocols and available resources. Provide guidance about potential risks, share videos and tips on preparedness, and inform newcomers about how to access available support before, during, and after emergencies. You may also assist clients in…

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Switchboard Community Support Line FAQ

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Creating Balance in Case Management

Mental Health in Context: Afghan Newcomers

Bar Charts and Beyond

Preparing Newcomers for Weather and Other Emergencies: Essential Resources for Service Providers (Part Two)

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