San Antonio Welcome Center

At Global Refuge, we believe everyone should be welcomed with dignity and open arms.

Welcome Centers serve as a one-stop shop for newcomers—a place where families can walk in the door and immediately have access to the support they need, from career development to medical and mental healthcare. These Centers provide a next level of service, offering protection-centered and trauma-informed case management, and connections to essential community resources.

Services

Services for Asylum Seekers

• Mental health screening and referral to mental health and psychosocial support
• Connection to community health providers
• Legal services, including know-your rights support, guidance to secure legal counsel, and support in obtaining assistance with applications where needed
• Connection to community-based resources such as food banks, volunteer services, and faith communities
• Education services, including school enrollment for school-age children, and access to youth and adult education programming, including English classes
• Emergency food, housing, and financial assistance

Services for Ukrainians

All Ukrainians who were granted humanitarian parole (UHP) upon entry to the United States after February 24, 2022 are now eligible for services and assistance through a new 90-day program from the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement. This program is designed to help Ukrainians thrive in their new communities by providing services including:

• Initial assessment of needs and home visit
• Emergency housing support (if necessary)
• Work authorization application
• Public benefits application (including Social Security and Medicare)
• Medical screening
• School enrollment
• Referrals to employment programs
• Cultural orientation
• Mental health referrals
• Legal assistance referrals

Call 210-763-0181 or email Jesse.Kireyev@globalrefuge.org to make an appointment.

Contact

Office Hours

Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday:  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Phone/WhatsApp

(210) 915-1784

Appointments recommended. Call or text for assistance.

Email

For help, email SanAntonioReferrals@globalrefuge.org.