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Resources to Share With Families & Patients

Every individual holds constitutional rights while in the United States, regardless of citizenship.

Information about civil rights should be provided to ALL patients, since these rights must be defended by every one of us during interactions with law enforcement, whether as a participant or bystander. Consider compiling key information -- Know Your Rights, Emergency Preparedness, and Legal Resources in an After Visit Summary (AVS) or information packet that is given to all patients. The content of this section offers a variety of formats and languages to convey similar content. Please choose according to your clinic setting and patient literacy preferences.

Watch and share the ACLU's "We Have Rights" video series (available in multiple languages) for quick, clear and helpful overviews of rights.

The USAHello website offers a variety of helpful resources on immigration policy updates, legal support, and other important topics

Medi-Cal

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Medi-Cal

As of January 2026, Medi-Cal eligibility for some immigrants are changing. Provide up-to-date information to your patients about Medi-Cal.

Uninsured Care

With the changes in Medi-Cal and the increasing concerns of patients receiving reliable access to healthcare, we have compiled a list of free resources for uninsured and underinsured peoples.

Uninsured Care

CalFresh & Other Public Benefits

In this section, learn about the new eligibility requirements for CalFresh (SNAP EBT or Food Stamps) for certain immigrants. We've included flyers and handouts in various languages to provide for patients who may be inquiring about public benefits eligibility. For those who do not qualify for CalFresh and other public benefits, we have listed other resources for food and housing insecure families.

CalFresh

Protecting Mental Health

More than ever, it is imperative to prioritize your mental health, as well as your physical health. We have compiled resources that help with having difficult conversations with children, as well as steps that patients can take for their own healthcare.

Mental Health

LGBTQ+ Immigrants

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LGBTQ+ immigrants are especially vulnerable and may struggle with finding gender affirming resources and welcoming communities. We have compiled a list of free and low-cost resources that may help patients seeking gender affirming care.

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Know Your Rights

In this section, choose from a variety of easy-to-read graphics, handouts, and flyers about these critical topics: "Know Your Rights," tips for encounters with ICE and other law enforcement.

Know Your Rights

AVS & Packets for Patients

Creating a concise summary packet of key resources helps ensure materials are distributed effectively without overwhelming families.

Consider including an after-visit summary with essential information and contact numbers tailored to your patient population. To avoid unintentional discrimination or making patients potential ICE targets, distribute these materials universally to all patients.

AVS & Packets

Resources for Detainees

There are many organizations helping detained immigrants and their families navigate an unjust system. These resources assist finding detained individuals and what steps to take once a family member is detained.

Resources for Detainees

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Family Preparedness

In the event that a family member is detained or deported, families need to have a plan and key information to protect themselves and help their detained loved one. This section also provides a compiled list of resources for parents facing deportation and have minor children.

Family Preparedness

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Legal & Community Resources

We have listed a number of organizations that provide legal support and other resources for community members in this section. By identifying and, ideally, building partnerships with key local resources—such as legal aid, public assistance programs, and community organizations—you can guide patients to trustworthy support for their needs.

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