Programs & Services

Citizenship and Immigration Services

The Immigration Service Center advocates for and assists in the filing of several immigration forms, family and fiancée sponsorships, and permanent resident or U.S. citizenship applications. Citizenship & ESL Programs provide a culturally and linguistically specialized curriculum and instructor-led classroom environment for adults to prepare for their U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Examination, develop civic skills, or improve their English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency.

Survivor Services

The Community Against Domestic Violence (CADV) Program provides direct services, including case management and legal representation, to immigrant victims of domestic violence. The CADV team also conducts outreach and education to the community and local service providers. Victims of Exploitation and Trafficking Assistance (VETA) Program: Provides direct services including legal representation to immigrant victims of human trafficking. The VETA team also conducts outreach to the community, service providers and law enforcement to increase awareness of human trafficking and victim identification.

Senior Services

BPSOS is committed to providing a full range of services to Vietnamese elders and their families who currently face numerous barriers to information and services. Programs include Case Management, Information & Referral for Immigrant Seniors (IRIS), and supporting and organizing senior groups. Most Vietnamese seniors are also “re-education camp” survivors who have become residents under the US Humanitarian Operation Program. BPSOS uses an evidence-based, peer support model developed for the past five years, Seniors and Trauma survivors Empowerment Program (STEP), to organize self-help groups and to provide assistance in obtaining culturally sensitive counseling, as well as U.S. citizenship.

Health and Wellness Programs

Health Awareness and Prevention Program (HAPP): The goal of HAPP is to educate the Vietnamese community about the risks of chronic diseases, the benefits of preventive health and how to access locally available services.

Disaster Relief & Recovery Center

BPSOS provides Long-Term Case Management services, including benefits assistance, housing assistance and referrals, legal assistance and direct emergency assistance.