Refugee Resource
The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JE [ Map ]
Tel: 01865 403280 | Email: Click here | Web: https://www.refugeeresource.org.uk
We provide mental health and well-being support for refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants within the Oxfordshire community.
Refugee Resource is a charity based in Oxford, UK, dedicated to supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants who have been affected by trauma and displacement. Established over two decades ago, Refugee Resource provides critical services that address not only the immediate needs of these individuals but also their long-term wellbeing and integration into the community. The organization focuses on mental health support, practical assistance, and fostering resilience, ultimately empowering clients to build new lives with dignity and hope.
Refugee Resource recognises that many refugees and migrants experience significant mental health challenges as a result of forced migration. They may have witnessed or experienced violence, lost loved ones, or endured lengthy and perilous journeys to reach safety. Once they arrive in Oxford, they often face new struggles, including isolation, language barriers, and the challenges of adapting to an unfamiliar culture. Refugee Resource offers specialized mental health services designed to help individuals work through these experiences and regain a sense of stability and self-worth.
Our mission is to build meaningful lives as part of the wider community for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. We welcome referrals from asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants of all ages in Oxfordshire and from professionals and agencies supporting them.
We currently deliver the following core services as a means of meeting this overall aim:
Specialised counselling and psychotherapy (with interpreters when necessary)
Mentoring
A weekly Women's Group
Football group for men
Advice and advocacy
Social inclusion: Homes for Ukraine
We are committed to:
Providing a confidential service to refugees and asylum seekers
Ensuring asylum seekers and refugees know what their rights in the UK
Providing services and projects in direct response to needs identified by refugees and asylum seekers
Involving refugees and asylum seekers in developing and running the services
Working in partnership with other organisations so that we meet the needs in a coordinated way, learn from others, and share what we learn
Working with the local media to ensure accurate and fair reporting of issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers
Offering training and consultation in psychosocial issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers to people working with them.
Using the experiences of our clients and partners to advise those working with refugees and asylum seekers on any changes in practice that could improve their well being.
In addition to the above values we will strive to:
Continue to learn from our clients to provide high-quality and responsive services
Invest in our staff's development and career progression
Enhance our local and regional standing and reputation
Supporting service users in exercising their rights annd participating in local decision-making and democratic activities
Encouraging and developing the contribution made by volunteers in sustaining services and facilities
Encouraging a sustainable living standard among refugees and asylum seekers through employment and income generation
Improving access to services and facilities
Advocating on behalf of our client group to ensure equality of services to all who live and work in Oxfordshire.
Hours of Business
Monday-Friday : 11am-5pm
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