Support to Migrants
The support and advice we provide aim at promoting independent living and improving the quality of family life. We target migrant workers who experience crisis situations and have to overcome obstacles in accessing public services due to language and cultural barriers. We help deal with issues such as: housing, access to healthcare and education, welfare and employment rights, English language needs, racial harassment and immigration.
What we do
Aims of our Project:
- Provision of welfare rights information and help with benefit claims, acting as an advocate and assisting in making informed decisions
- Advice and guidance regarding housing
- Orientation and guidance for people settling in new areas
- Identifying, sourcing and referring to healthcare providers. Helping with GP and dentist registrations, medical cards, first appointments
- Identifying, sourcing and referral to additional training and educational services. Assistance in school enrolment
- Access and referral to immigration and employment rights advice. Referral for the victims of racial harassment and intimidation.
We also run an advice clinic every Thursday evening between 6.00pm and 8.00pm in Northcott Shopping Centre, Ballyclare Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey where we assist those who come for advice or help.
