Center for Empowering
Refugees & Immigrants

〰️ We are SAFE

〰️ We BELONG

〰️ We THRIVE

〰️ We are CERI

〰️ We are SAFE 〰️ We BELONG 〰️ We THRIVE 〰️ We are CERI

 

Culturally attuned and holistic mental health services for underserved refugee and immigrant communities

CERI was founded by Mona Afary, Ph.D., with the uunwavering  support of refugees and immigrants from around the world who shared a profound belief in its mission. Among them were Cambodian refugees, resilient survivors of the Khmer Rouge genocide, whose courage and hope became the foundation of CERI’s story—a testament to unity, healing, and the unwavering spirit of humanity.

 

What We Do

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Adults and Elders

We offer an array of bilingual services that support mental health and wellbeing. Read More →

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LGBTQ+ Advocacy

We support LGBTQ+ refugees and immigrants of color, with a focus on the Southeast Asian community. Read More →

Community Care

Wellness in Action (WiA) provides training for paraprofessional community mental health advocates from unserved and underserved refugee and new immigrant communities. Read More →

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Youth and Young Adults

We provide safe spaces for youth to develop community-organizing skills and improve mental health, wellness and self-esteem. Read More →