We can help fuel your passion to impact immigration.

Issues surrounding immigration can be complex. Faculty at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work are working to understand and serve the unique needs of immigrants, refugees, and the communities they live in.

MSW students provide free mental health counseling at the Mexican Consulate in LA.

Historically social work in a consular setting focused on family court issues. Many immigrants have faced discrimination and are fearful to use healthcare services even if they are eligible. Under the supervision of USC faculty, MSW students provide direct services for people regardless of immigration status and ability to pay in this first-of-its-kind program. Learn how this program addresses barriers to care and fights stigma in our podcast Listen.Up.People.

Community Impact from USC Students and Faculty

Immigrant Health Needs The 12.3 million people who immigrate between the United States and Mexico are at increased risk of health challenges arising from poverty, discrimination, and anti-immigrant culture. Learn about a new study focusing on this population.

Counseling at the Consulate USC social work brings a first-of-its-kind mental health counseling program to Mexican Consulate in LA.

Supporting Asylum Seekers USC social work students placed at the Keck Human Rights Clinic are trained to assist immigrants seeking asylum related to human rights violations.

Bringing a Social Work Perspective Learn about the mental health challenges and barriers to social integration that immigrants can face.

Adult Mental Health and Wellness

Focuses on designing social change and leading innovation for individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities on a larger scale.

Go to the AMHW Department Page

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Children, Youth and Families

Prepares students to improve the lives and well-being of children, youth and their families within agencies, institutions, communities, families and other social and organizational contexts.

Go to the CYF Department Page

Social Change and Innovation

Focuses on designing social change and leading innovation for individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities on a larger scale.

Go to the SCI Department Page