Immigrants and Refugees
CERI is passionately committed to improving the lives of refugees and immigrants impacted by the effects of war, torture, genocide, and other life-altering traumas.
CERI was brought to life through the unwavering support of Cambodian genocide survivors - particularly elder women. Today CERI has grown into a lifeline for diverse refugee and immigrant communities. Cambodian, Burmese, Vietnamese, Nepali, Tibetan, Rwandan, Eritrean, Afghan, Indonesian, and Iranian voices find recognition and care at CERI. Based in Oakland, we serve approximately 1,200 refugees and immigrants each year across the Bay Area region, with 73% of services utilized by women.
Our organization tailors a range of services specifically designed to the needs of our community members, including trauma-informed mental health support and specialized care management. Our dedicated team, coming from the same communities we serve, brings lived experiences and expertise in psychology, social work, mindfulness, public health and more, which support strong connections with our community members. We are dedicated to delivering holistic services that address the social and mental health needs of our community while fostering a sense of belonging through gatherings and outreach initiatives.
This map shows the diversity of countries that our staff and clients call homelands:
Green countries represent where our community has arrived from.