Training from Oasis: Mental Health Assessments for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

Join us for a free training!

Join Oasis Legal Services for a free training for mental health professionals! This training is intended for mental health providers interested in providing mental health evaluation reports for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. The event will provide an introduction to asylum law as well as a review of why mental health evaluation reports are needed in LGBTQ+ asylum cases. We will also cover how to conduct the mental health evaluations for asylum seekers and how to draft mental health evaluation reports. RSVP here to receive more details and a Zoom link for the event.

Presenters
Diana Shapiro
Diana is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. Beginning November 2011, she has worked extensively and primarily with LGBTQ+ Mexican and Central American populations, conducting psychological evaluations for immigration purposes.

Maria Elena Paniagua
Maria Elena is a Department of Justice Accredited Representative and Oasis' Asylum Program Director. Maria Elena has over 18 years of experience working with LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and has assisted hundreds of LGBTQ+ immigrants in their asylum cases.

Published November 1, 2023