Elmhurst Hospital serves nearly 1 million people in one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse communities in the United States.
Started by physicians in the Emergency Department, in 2010 the Libertas Center opened dedicated space in Elmhurst/NYC Health+Hospitals, a major public hospital affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
We have developed strong partnerships within the hospital and our surrounding community, and, with your support, we have served hundreds of clients. Libertas clients have expressed that we are part of a devoted, caring network providing medical and mental health treatment and the vital support they need.
71% of Libertas clients identify either psychological care or medical care as their primary need, and 75% of them utilize services to meet those needs at Elmhurst and NYC Health+Hospitals, where they feel a true sense of security.
In the heart of one of the most diverse places on earth, Elmhurst shows Libertas clients that care and compassion are truly universal. Together, we play a vital role in the recovery and healing of refugees and asylum seekers, and as World Refugee Day approaches, we are all grateful to celebrate being a part of this community.
The Libertas Center was started by Emergency Department physicians at Elmhurst Hospital, who continue to lead and guide the program.
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the community places a thank-you sign outside Elmhurst Hospital, the 'epicenter of the epicenter' of the pandemic.
In celebration of World Refugee Day, the Libertas Center is hoping to raise $4,000 for Libertas clients' emergency needs. Thank you for your support!