Welcoming New Neighbors from Around the World
Services for New Americans
The Services for New Americans program assists refugees, asylum seekers, and other immigrants in Central and Western Massachusetts, as well as Southern New Hampshire.
The Services for New Americans program provides assistance to Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and other Immigrants in Central and Western Massachusetts, as well as Southern New Hampshire. At Ascentria Care Alliance, we believe welcoming new neighbors from other parts of the world reaffirms our American values. Welcoming and inclusive communities foster prosperity for all.
Ascentria Care Alliance is committed to:
- Providing the highest quality services throughout resettlement
- Fostering self-sufficiency of refugee and immigrant families
- Educating the community about the refugee and immigrant experience
- Partnering with volunteers and the community to support new neighbors
- Advocating for the rights, health and well-being of our new neighbors
- Collaborating with businesses to support local economic development
Service Referrals
Complete the form linked below and a member of our team will be in touch.
Ascentria Services for New Americans is affiliated with:
- Global Refuge (MA)
- Church World Service (NH)
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Services
Our services include housing support; cultural and community orientation; employment and transportation assistance; healthcare and school enrollment; and education services.
If you are an Afghan, Ukrainian, or other national and require assistance with resettlement in the New England area, or if you have questions related to resettlement, please contact us here.
Workforce Development
- Pre-screening and assessment
- College and career goal-setting and counseling
- Job readiness training
- Employment placement services (resumes, interviews)
- Post-placement services (onboarding, retention support)
- Job development (liaise with employers, serve as a resource)
- Vocational training
Interpretation Services
Ascentria can provide interpretation and translation services in a variety of languages, including Pashto, Dari, Ukrainian, and Haitian through our Language Bank program.
Language Bank is proud to serve the New England area and beyond for 20 years with language-access services as an Ascentria Care Alliance social enterprise program. We’re here for all of your interpretation, translation, and interpreter training needs.
Immigration Legal Assistance
The Ascentria Immigration Legal Assistance Program provides free and low-cost legal services to immigrants in New England. Our team of lawyers and legal professionals covers the spectrum of immigration legal assistance needs.
Education Services
Whether adult or school-aged, refugees and immigrants are eager to learn new things including the English language and how to navigate new systems. SNA provides educational services for adults and youth. Our English classes use a competency-based model; helping students achieve early self-sufficiency through community and societal orientation with an emphasis on job-related English instruction. Classes also help students learn cross-cultural perspectives in parenting and family life.
Adult Education
- English language instruction
- Cultural orientation classes
- Citizenship preparation
- Distance learning opportunities
- Integrated education and training classes (vocational classes) (NH only)
- Referrals to English language classes (NH only)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) (West Springfield, MA only)
- Adult basic education – literacy and math (Worcester, MA only)
- Computer literacy (Worcester, MA only)
- Driver’s education permit preparation (Worcester, MA only)
Child Education
- School enrollment referral and registration
- Educational support services
- Referrals to community-based education services
- Connect to summer education/recreation activities
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) (West Springfield, MA only)
Ways to Help
Offer Housing
We’re looking for short and long-term housing opportunities for new arrivals in MA and NH.
Offer Employment
We are looking for employment opportunities and supportive employers for refugees in MA and NH
Volunteer Your Time
Ascentria Care is partnering with communities across MA and NH to build a support network for new arrivals.
Join Our Team
When you join our team, your day will be spent making a difference in the lives of refugees, asylees, and others.
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Our Locations
Massachusetts
11 Shattuck Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: 774.243.3100
425 Union Street, West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: 413.562.6015
New Hampshire
261 Sheep Davis Road, A-1, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603.224.8111; Fax: 603.224.5473
