About the International Institute of New Jersey
Since 1918, the International Institute of New Jersey (the Institute) has been the gateway of resettlement for hundreds of thousands of immigrants arriving in America, first as a YWCA program and as an independent non-profit organization after 1938. While the complexions, accents, and native languages may differ from their predecessors, today’s newcomers face challenges that are as compelling as ever.
As it has for 88 years, the Institute opens a new world of possibilities for immigrants through an array of programs.
It does so by responding to the full range of resettlement needs, including legal assistance on immigration and citizenship matters, english instruction, interpreting and translation, employment training, and individual and family counseling. The Institute also provides an array of services to immigrants and refugees through its Anti-Trafficking Program, Refugee School-Based Services, and Survivors of Torture. Low cost and confidential, all programs aim to accelerate each new immigrant’s journey to self-sufficiency.
In addition to helping immigrants navigate the conventions of American life, the Institute conducts conferences and trainings that bring new information about immigrants to leaders in various industry sectors, such as corporations, health care, government, law enforcement, education, and social services. The Institute also advocates for public policies that ensure the fair and equitable treatment of immigrants and refugees.
To achieve these goals it is one of the 42 affiliates of US Committee for Immigrants and Refugees (USCRI), the largest, non-sectarian, immigrant service network. A highly trained staff, many immigrants themselves, who collectively speak more than a dozen languages, provide these quality services to over 15,000 clients each year. The Institute’s staff, board, and constituents believe that immigration is a key engine of the American economy and an inspiration for the American way of life.
About the Mental Health Association in NJ
MHANJ founded in 1948 has been a leading mental health advocacy organization in the state. As a grassroots organization, it has been a major force behind all of the significant changes within our mental health system.
From leading the fight for deinstitutionalization, to modernizing our commitment and screening laws, to seeding the family and consumer movements, and promoting the concept of mental wellness with the general population, MHANJ has been a systems change agent for the mental health system. Over twenty years of direct service programs have reflected the MHANJs commitment to empower mental health consumers, fight stigma, and to build coalitions of mental health providers and other systems to work together to promote mental health and meet the needs of persons with mental illness. Our reputation and statewide presence make us a leading force in the mental health arena.
National Network of Libraries of Medicine Consumer Health Information in Many Languages Resources, includes some mental health information.
Arabic
Depression Brochure in Arabic (pdf)
Although this was developed by the University of Michigan for Michigan, the content is useful. English translation
Depression Facts in Arabic (pdf). English translation (pdf)
Chinese
Chinese Language Mental Health Materials
Spanish
Spanish Language Mental Health Materials