Immigrant Community Resources

All students, including those who are undocumented or come from immigrant families, have the right to:

• attend public school
• participate in school activities
• receive a quality education without discrimination

By law, schools are not allowed to share a student's private information without the student/family's consent.  This applies to items as simple as transcripts, and it would apply to a student's immigration status as well.

Schools are private property and, as such, non-staff and non-students do not have a legal right to enter and or be on our premises without the school’s permission.  That includes parents, as well law enforcement, etc.

The only thing that would supersede the above is a court warrant signed by a judge (or, similarly, a subpoena).  Just as the police (or immigration enforcement) cannot enter someone's house and arrest people and/or confiscate documents/items without a warrant, the same holds true for schools.  

Government Agency Resources

• State of California Immigrants’ Rights and Resources
• County of Los Angeles Office of Immigrant Affairs
• City of Los Angeles Immigrants’ Rights and Resources

Mental Health Resources

• Immigrants Rising Mental Health Connector works to support immigrants across the U.S. to pursue education, careers and build a brighter future for themselves and their community. The organization’s Mental Health Connector provides psychological support to undocumented students in California, empowering them to heal and achieve their personal goals.
• Latinx Therapy is a U.S.-based directory for Latinx therapists in private practice. In response to immigration enforcement raids, the platform is offering free and reduced-cost therapy to those affected. To request this option, select “Sliding Scale” when searching the Latinx Therapy directory.
• Quiero Más Comunidad is an online community connecting those looking to share life experiences and feelings to combat loneliness. Those who participate are encouraged to actively listen, give and receive advice as needed.
• NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, offering a variety of free resources from support lines and groups to educational programs and information guides relating to mental health conditions and treatment options.
• The Xangari Institute is an organization working to provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed mental health services throughout California. The institute offers a range of resources designed to support your well-being, rooted in ancestral wisdom.
• Crisis Text Line is support line if you’re ever in need of free bilingual crisis intervention, support or referrals. To access, Text “LT” to 741741.
• The UCLA Immigrant Justice California Health Resource Guide connects immigrant and refugee communities — including undocumented and uninsured individuals — with low-cost, culturally competent health, mental health, and domestic violence services in the Central Valley, Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego.
• Compás Con Paz Círculo is a monthly sharing circle in Compton for men looking to connect over equity and healing. To join contact Paul Ceron at [email protected]
• StrengthUnited is an organization at California State University, Northridge that supports families, prevents sexual and domestic violence and provides healing support for survivors of crime and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The organization offers multiple prevention and intervention services, from 24-hour hotlines to trained therapists.

We have red cards, also known as “Know Your Rights” cards, we can distribute to anyone who needs one to help people assert their rights and defend themselves if they encounter federal immigration agents. Contact Emily at [email protected] to request them. Please provide your name and address and the number you need. You can also download a PDF version below.