Program readiness checklist
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Program readiness checklist
Trust
- Undocumented student services staff helped design the program
- Services are free, with no insurance forms at the first visit
- Some services happen in or near spaces students already trust
- We tell students in writing what we collect and who sees it
- We offer at least one group only for undocumented students
People
- Cultural and immigration related competency is part of hiring
- We have a contract or referral partner if we cannot hire
- Counselors get recurring immigration training (date: ______)
- Counselors can consult an immigration legal expert
Practice
- Intake explains every question and confidentiality limits
- Records note issues connected to immigration, not status
- Scheduling rules are flexible and set with the student
- Staff know the legal referral list and the rapid response plan
- 988 and county crisis lines are posted
Sustainability
- Funding is ongoing, not tied to one crisis
- Basic needs help is linked to mental health support
From Trusted Mental Health Support for Students. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.