IMMIGRATION/REFUGEE SERVICES

Catholic Charities North – Asian Center               Website:  www.ccab.org

12 Orchard Street, Lynn, MA 01905(781) 599-7750

Contact:  Eugly Hut-Peau                            eugly_peau@ccab.org                       

Services: ESL classes emergency assistance, help with access to medical care and job counseling

Ages Served:  All ages                       Languages Served:  English, Khmer

Eligibility restrictions:  None

Fees:  None

Hours of operation:  Call for information 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants 

Website:  www.state.ma.us/ori

18 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108(617) 727-7888

Services:  Oversees resettlement process; elderly and youth programs; citizenship assistance; services promote the full participation of refugees and immigrants as self-sufficient individuals and families and include initial health assessments, social services, support for grassroots refugee community organizations, unaccompanied refugee minors program, volunteer services

Ages Served: All                  Languages Served:  All 

International Institute                       

1 Milk Street, Boston, MA 02107(617) 695-9990

Services:  Provide a continuum of services that foster the sucessful transition of immigrants and refugees, providing programs and services that promote self-sufficiency 

International Rescue Committee                                     Website:  www.theirc.org

162 Boylston Street, Suite 50, Boston, MA 02116(617) 482-1154

Contact:  Gabriela Artavia, Resource Developer                           

Services:Sustained support to regions torn apart by violence and deprivation; provide fresh start in US for refugees; advocacy for the displaced; services include immigration services, employment training and placement, literacy program for mothers and preschool children, programs for refugee youth, refugee reception and placement.

Ages Served: All                  Languages Served:  All 

La Vida, Inc.                                                                         Website:  www.la-vida.org

40 Green Street, Lynn, MA 01902(781) 586-0193

Contact: Frances Martinez                               

Services: Adult ESL, citizenship,  literacy and an after-school program for middle & high school youth

Ages Served: Middle school through adult Languages Served:  Spanish and English

Eligibility restrictions:  Latino community but will refer others

Fees: Adult ESL class $75 for materials only 

Hours of operation: 9:00am -9:00pm