current U.S. Policy -immigration status
Know Your Rights: For Documented and Undocumented Community Members
At Well Being Transitions Counseling and Consulting Services (WBTCS), we are aware of how external situations can impact community wellbeing.
When a new administration comes into office, governmental policies may abruptly change. In the past, the American Constitution provide protections to all people who lived in the United States. That can no longer be taken for granted. We are in unprecedented times, current changes in Immigration policy are impacting documented and undocumented community members. It is important to stay abreast of what is happening across the country, contact advocacy groups in your locality and assess your risks across many life arenas including healthcare.
Please find red cards (below) in English, Spanish, and Arabic to keep on your person to remind you of your rights. Current policies do not provide clarity on individual rights as we knew them. Please download WBTCS policy on Client privacy to enhance confidence in your health care when you select our services.
Although, Immigration status is not covered by HIPAA; HIPAA states that personally identifiable information is protected. Each person is responsible for communicating with an Immigration Attorney to learn rights specific to their situation. For more information on your rights please consider vising the sites below.
Resource hub for undocumented families:
- Center for Migration Studies: https://cmsny.org/resource-hub/
- National Immigration Law Center: https://www.nilc.org/resources/
