Asian Center

Located in the former St. Patrick’s Church in Lynn, the Asian Center helps approximately 50 greater Lynn residents each year by offering three levels of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. Many students are Cambodian, but Vietnamese, Laotian, and Chinese immigrants also enroll. New participants are evaluated on their existing English proficiency, but many have no experience with the language. Students range in age from 18 to 80 years old.

While the center’s primary function is to teach English, it also provides information and referral, support, and advocacy, especially related to immigration and citizenship issues, as well as access to employment and job search information and resources. Students also are educated on the importance of health care and are assisted with accessing health care facilities, providers, and benefits.

Catholic Charities North
55 Lynn Shore Drive
Lynn, MA 01902
Phone: (781) 593-2312
Fax: (781) 581-3270