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Refugee and Immigrant Services

Refugee and Immigrant Services (RIS)

The work of welcome extends beyond the first hello.

In 1945, LSSNCA expanded its services to support refugees fleeing their homes during World War II. Today, we provide case management, mental health and wellness support, and workforce development services to help refugees, asylum-seekers, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, Afghan allies, and others seeking safety achieve self-sufficiency.

In Fiscal Year 2024, LSSNCA served over 4,300 individuals from over 48 countries, provided employment services to 2,456 individuals, and secured 2,477 job placements. We also welcomed nearly 8,500 Afghan allies since Kabul was seized in 2021, and more than 215 Ukrainians since conflict struck their country.  

To request an appointment with LSSNCA,  click on the link below.


LSSNCA can assist you with the following services:

Baltimore County Homeless Prevention Program

Provides housing services to Baltimore County eligible clients who are at risk of homelessness to navigate and access housing resources and services. 

To learn more or to contact us, click on the link below.

Education and Vocational Programs

LSSNCA supports program participants in achieving their goals through programs like the Refugee Recertification Program (RRP), the TEA Club for women overcoming workforce barriers, and Youth Mentoring, which helps students thrive in school and beyond.

Employment Services

Our Business Engagement Liaison identifies employers interested in hiring refugees. Our Employment Coordinator helps refugees and other eligible populations with resume writing, interview practice, and matching their skills and interests to our network of employers.

LSSNCA partners with local employers to assess their employment needs and provide qualified, pre-screened, motivated applicants. To partner with us, click the link below.

Immigrant Healthcare Connection Program (IHCC-MD)

LSSNCA is part of the Immigrant Health Care Connection Program (IHCC). IHCC is open to all Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible program participants in Maryland, connecting them with necessary language-accessible and culturally informed healthcare. This includes assisting ORR-eligible individuals for up to five (5) years with navigating the healthcare system through any medical or mental health care coordination, providing any individual or client-specific health outreach, identifying available Medicaid-accepting providers and scheduling appointments, and assisting with health insurance.

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Mental Health and Wellness Services

Wellness services employ a trauma-informed approach to provide mental health care. Clinical therapists offer counseling to Afghan individuals, families, and groups receiving services from LSSNCA, following intakes, psychosocial assessments, and trauma inventories.

Reception and Placement Services for Refugees and SIV Holders

Refugees and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders who have arrived within the past 90 days and live in Maryland may be eligible for housing, basic needs support, and referrals to employment, educational, health, and legal services. 

Refugee Health Education and Outreach Program (RHEO-VA)

Addresses the immediate health needs of refugees upon arrival in the United States. LSSNCA health liaisons assist participants in enrolling in Medicaid, completing initial health screenings, finding primary care physicians, and understanding how to navigate the U.S. healthcare system. The program bridges the gap between healthcare providers and refugee communities.

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