Proudly Serving Refugee and Immigrant Communities
THE VISION
We believe immigrants and refugees regardless of gender, country of origin, age, sexual orientation, ability or religious belief have freedom to thrive and live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We acknowledge and amplify the voice and stories of survivors of domestic violence and advocate for social and economic justice. We respect and honor culture through tolerance, understanding and empathy and create safe and inclusive spaces for growth, development and discourse. We empower refugees and immigrants to overcome barriers that limit their success by encouraging their personal and professional growth. We promote and encourage healthy relationships, community building, and community development through social engagement and positive community support systems.
THE MISSION
We promote peaceful, loving, and safe relationships within the diverse immigrant and refugee communities of San Diego. This is accomplished through services and strategies that build resilience and self-sufficiency, support healing from trauma and violence, and advocacy for equity and justice.
OUR TEAM
ESL and Acculturation Classes
Learn English
Volunteer Instructors
Meet other newcomers
Classes held 4x weekly at our Afghan Program Office
Ask about Survival English for Newly Arrived (SENA)
Discover Support for our Newly Arrived Afghan Communities
Early Childhood Development
Join our Voice & Choice Program
2x weekly support groups for new and/or pregnant mothers
Learn about medical and behavioral health
Learn about educational opportunities for your child
Talk to a therapist about parenting techniques
Mental Health & Well-Being
Talk to a therapist in Farsi, Dari, or Pashto
No-Cost mental health help
Whole Family Wellness
Join a community!
Stay Informed
Violence can happen in your own neighborhood.
Stay informed of the signs you might be able to recognize in your community.
CONTACT US
Feel free to contact us with any questions. We should be able to get back to you as soon as we can. If you wish to remain anonymous, type ‘Anonymous” under first and last name. Please leave some sort of contact information so we can get back to you.
Email
admin@licensetofreedom.org
Phone
(619) 401-2800
Our Partners
We cannot talk about the collective work we have done without including those that cultivated the environment which makes what License to Freedom what it is today. Special thanks to all of these wonderful organizations that have supported us.