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The Refugee Health Assessment Program was designed to provide psychosocial and medical assessments to newly arrived refugees from all over the world. ACCESS works with two local organizations in order to successfully complete these assessments. We currently collaborate with Lutheran Social Services (LSS) and the Archdiocese of Detroit (AD) in tending to the needs of Detroit area refugees. This program is contracted through the Family Independence Agency (FIA) in Lansing, MI. It was renewed in September 2005 to expire on September 30, 2008.
Program Goals
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Assess all newly arrived refugees within the first 90 days of their arrival to the United States -
Offer a comprehensive medical and counseling assessment to each client -
Refer clients to appropriate specialists in the case that follow-up is needed -
Provide cultural and language appropriate services
Program Services
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Counseling and Mental Health services through the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center for Refugees and Victims of Torture. -
Collaboration with local agencies to provide medical services to refugees. -
Interpretation services as necessary.
Target Group/Client Base
All recent refugees in the tri-county area (Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland)
Funding Source
Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Program Staff
Dr. Adnan Hammad, Program Director
Silvia Buzimkic, Program Coordinator
Dr. Leila Haddad, Clinic Physician
Vui Tran, Medical Assistant
Lina Habhab, Medical Assistant
Contact Person
Silvia Buzimkic, Program Coordinator
sbuzimkic@accesscommunity.org
(313) 216 - 2256 | 
