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Mental Health

Refugees and other immigrants endure profound physical and psychological trauma after leaving home, fleeing violence and persecution and often being separated from family and loved ones.

It’s no surprise, then, that many of these courageous men, women and children arrive in the U.S. with the emotional and physical scars associated with that experience.

Unfortunately, adjusting to a new culture in the U.S. often only adds to these scars, as families navigate the new emotional challenges that come with language barriers, financial stress and other household problems.

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Addressing Trauma

 

At World Relief, our goal is to improve the lives of immigrants who have experienced severe loss and trauma.

Through on-site therapy, counseling, group based programming, and individual and family case management services, we aim to bring hope, healing and restoration to these survivors.

Testimonials

 

“I would like to extend my gratitude to you, the great people who have supported me so much during my most challenging times. I appreciate it so much. You have helped me become an independent and self-reliant woman.”
- Selena, WR Client

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World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe.

Since then, for over 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, as well as community strengthening and resilience.

World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. World Relief strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees on the basis of person’s race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, which does not conflict with the protections afforded World Relief as a faith-based employer.

Chicago
3507 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60625
general: (773) 583-9191
immigration: (773) 583-9191
fax: (773) 583-9410

DuPage County
191 S. Gary Ave. Suite 130
Carol Stream, IL 60188
general: (630) 462-7566
immigration: (630) 462-7660
fax: (630) 462-8103

Aurora
73 S. LaSalle Street
Aurora, Illinois 60505
general: (630) 906-9546
immigration: (630) 906-9546
fax: (630) 906-9722

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