Refugee Services
Starting over in a new country comes with big challenges and new possibilities.
YWCA Tulsa Refugee Services helps individuals and families build stable, independent lives in their new communities. From finding employment and navigating benefits to accessing healthcare and community resources, our team helps remove barriers and create a clear path toward self-sufficiency. Because building a new life takes more than a fresh start. It takes support, opportunity and a community ready to welcome you.
Our Services
Employment Services
Finding the right job is an important step toward building stability and independence. Our team works one-on-one with clients to identify their skills, prepare for the workplace and connect with employment opportunities that can lead to long-term success.
Employment assessment
Resume preparation
Job search assistance
Employer connections
Interview preparation
Employment retention
Career advancement
Vocational training referrals
Benefits Navigation
Understanding available benefits can be overwhelming, especially when navigating a new system. Our team helps clients understand and access essential benefits and community resources:
Social Security (when applicable)
Marketplace insurance
Other community resources
Health Services
Good health is an important part of building a strong, stable life. Our team helps clients understand the U.S. healthcare system, access medical care and insurance, and connect with trusted resources so they can confidently manage their health and well-being.
Health orientation
Medical appointment scheduling
Health insurance navigation
Preventive health education
Referrals to healthcare providers
Interpretation coordination
Community health workshops
Who We Serve
YWCA Tulsa Refugee Services supports individuals and families who are eligible for services through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), including:
Refugees
Asylees
Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders (Iraqi/Afghan)
Cuban/Haitian Entrants
Victims of Human Trafficking (certified)
Certain Amerasians
Afghan Humanitarian Parolees (within eligibility period)
Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees (within eligibility period)
Other ORR-eligible populations as designated by ORR
How to Get Started
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Connecting with YWCA Tulsa Refugee Services is simple. Clients can reach our team in the way that works best for them:
Visit us in person during regular business hours.
Call or email our Refugee Services team to learn more or get connected.
Receive a referral from a community organization or partner agency.
No matter how you connect with us, our team is ready to help you understand available services and take the next step.
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Eligibility for Refugee Services is based on a client’s immigration status, arrival date or date eligibility was granted, as well as the specific program they are seeking.
Many ORR-funded services are available for up to five years after a client becomes eligible, depending on the program.
Some employment services prioritize clients who are within their first year of arrival or meet current ORR priority guidelines.
Eligibility requirements can vary and may change based on current federal guidance.
Not sure if you qualify? Contact our Refugee Services team. We can review your eligibility and help connect you with the services available to you.
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Your first appointment is all about getting to know you, understanding your needs and connecting you with the right support. Together, we will:
Confirm eligibility for Office of Refugee Resettlement-funded services.
Complete your intake and necessary paperwork.
Talk about your immediate needs and any challenges you’re facing.
Create a path forward by connecting you with the YWCA services and resources that best fit your needs.
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If you’re eligible for ORR services and have recently moved to Oklahoma from another state, YWCA Tulsa can help make the transition easier. Our team will:
Verify your eligibility so we can connect you with available services.
Review transfer documents from your previous program or agency, when available.
Coordinate with your previous resettlement agency if additional information is needed.
Connect you with continued support based on program eligibility and available funding.
Our goal is to make the transition as seamless as possible and help you get connected to the resources you need in your new community.
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CONTACT
YWCA Tulsa
Southern Ridge Center
6506 S Lewis Ave # 260
Tulsa, OK 74136