Integration Support
We provide one-to-one support, advice, and guidance to asylum seekers, refugees, migrants, and ethnically diverse communities across West Essex, including Harlow, Epping Forest, and Uttlesford. Our aim is to support successful integration, reduce isolation, and improve access to employment, education, and community opportunities. We also offer initial interpreting and translation services and act as a Hate Crime Reporting Centre, supporting individuals affected by hate incidents.
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We offer a variety of projects designed to support and enrich our community:
- Information, advice and guidance: Our trained case workers support individuals and families with a range of enquiries including benefits, housing, health provision, education, domestic abuse, hate crime, navigating life in the UK, employment and volunteering.
- English Language Classes: 12- week, topic-based drop-in english class which are dsigned to help build practical language skills that can be used in daily life.
- Women's Hobby Club: offers a safe, welcoming women-only space where women from all backgrounds can come together to build confidence, make friends, practice English, and enjoy creative activities in a relaxed and supportive environment.
- Art & Wellbeing Club: Provides a fun and relaxed space for all express themselves through Art (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and sculpture) in a safe and supportive environment.
- Fun & Educational Activities for Children: Saturday Club is weekly playgroup welcomes families with children aged 0-5 years every Saturday at Treehous Family Hub Harlow. Monthly soft-play session at WildnWacky.
- Hate Crime Reporting Centre: We provide confidential support to individuals affected by hate crime, helping them report incidents and access appropriate advice and services.
- National Data Bank hub: We provide free SIM cards including mobile data, texts, and calls through the National Databank to adult, helping them stay connected with family, employment, education, and essential services.
- Member of the Women's Safety Charter: Our office at the Latton Bush Centre is a certified Safe Space for Women, providing a welcoming, supportive, and confidential environment where women can access information, advice, and support.
For more details, please visit our website: www.integrationsupport.org.uk
Who can use this service?
Anyone from refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and other ethnically diverse communities are welcome to attend our clubs and social events.
All of our services are free of charges. Contact our office 01279 639442 for more information.
How are services delivered?
Via outreach, arrangements are made at our partner's venues or other suitable venues. We also meet clients in our office or our outreach sessions and we also support via telephone or Teams.
Locations
Main Office: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:15pm
Tuesday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Unit 41, Harvey Centre Approach, Harlow CM20 1XR