Mental Health Support

Our Programs

Addressing the social determinants of mental health through integrated, trauma-informed care and community empowerment.

A Holistic Approach to Healing

URASA responds to the growing mental health needs of refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa. We look deeper than physical survival, addressing the emotional, psychological, and social realities of forced displacement. By combining psychosocial support, advocacy, and community empowerment, we help refugees rebuild their lives with dignity.

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Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

We provide specialized individual and group counselling for trauma recovery, creating safe spaces for healing. Our approach includes:

  • check_circle Individual and group counselling for trauma recovery
  • check_circle Community-based psychosocial support sessions
  • check_circle Training refugee peer counsellors and community volunteers
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Healthcare Advocacy
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Advocacy for Inclusive Healthcare

We fight for the right to health, supporting asylum seekers denied access to public hospitals and clinics. Our work involves:

  • shield Supporting asylum seekers denied access to public health facilites
  • shield Engaging health authorities to uphold rights-based service delivery
  • shield Promoting awareness of health rights through community dialogues
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Social Support & Integration

We bridge the gap between exclusion and belonging by facilitating access to essential services and community networks.

  • arrow_forward Facilitating access to documentation, education, and employment referrals
  • arrow_forward Bridging language and cultural barriers through translation and mentorship
  • arrow_forward Promoting social inclusion through community events and solidarity campaigns
Social Integration
Capacity Building
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Capacity Building & Partnerships

We strengthen the ecosystem of care by training institutions and fostering strategic collaborations.

  • school Training NGOs, clinics, and local health workers in trauma-informed care
  • school Building partnerships with universities, mental health professionals, and government
  • school Engaging youth and women leaders to champion mental health advocacy

Our Impact

13,000+

Refugees & asylum seekers reached through psychosocial programs

200+

Health service denial cases documented & referred

2

Provinces with active community support networks (Gauteng, KZN)

15+

Active partnerships with UN agencies & civil society

Partner With Us

Lasting impact requires collaboration. Whether you are a donor, mental health professional, or community organization, joining URASA means investing in a future where dignity and inclusion are reality.