 Until Connecting Culture started reaching out to the New American community, we didn't have a tailored service to meet our need. I can say without mistake that this is the first organization that tailored their services to meet the need for the New American. Connecting Cultures is a program specifically designed for refugees and new Americans and it started out as a mental health program and we start with what's important to you. What's important to you because we believe that the more that we can build someone's strengths, the less that they struggle with anxiety and depression and some of the really intense, challenging emotions that come with some of the experiences. Someone from Somalia might have lived a different experience than someone from Bhutan and having a group that would always first listen, know the culture and tailor their service to meet those needs has always been helpful to us and to the community we are working with. I think it's important to provide mental health services. However, I think it's very important to start with the fact that these are remarkable people and that the resilience and strength is really what shines through. So the students really learn. You really can't just do research on people, you have to do research with people. You know, caring for us is not just a partner, it's like a mentor for all of us. Some people would come completely burnout but after a few months or a few years we see that they say now I'm feeling better. I want to go back to work, I want to help my family. Without doubt, say that this has been a positive experience.