A familiar face in an unfamiliar place.
Refugees and internationals come to the States seeking security, opportunity and home. Often, they enter the country unable to speak, read or understand the language. They come with tremendous dreams, but their needs leave them vulnerable to manipulation and abuse.
If you are an international, there is help for you. We are here to help you find the assistance you need to rebuild your life.
Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford.
1. Consulate of Portugal (closed on Wednesdays)
Phone: 508-997-6151, 508-993-5741, & 508-992-1177
Address: 628 Pleasant St. Room 204
Website: http://www.consulateportugalnewbedford.org
2. Immigrants Assistance Center, Inc.
Phone: 508-996-8113
Address: 58 Crapo St. #1
Website: https://immigrantsassistancecenter.org
3. CDEC Immigrant Support Network offers translation, legal assistance for immigration issues and workplace issues (discrimination, lack of pay, etc.), English lessons, other support
Phone: 508-979-4684
Address: 1285 Acushnet Ave.
Website: https://immigrantsassistancecenter.org
4. Catholic Social Services handles immigration related legal assistance; they have classes to help legal permanent residents become citizens
Phone: 508-997-7337
Address: 238 Bonney St.
“No one needs to be left finding help on their own. No one needs to walk through a crisis by themselves. No one needs to feel like they have no one in their corner who cares. We are here. We care.”
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