South Asian Psychological Networking Association (SAPNA) is dedicated to connecting scientist-practitioners invested in the psychological concerns of South Asians and South Asian Americans. SAPNA provides research and resources on various topics in Psychology and mental health. http://www.oursapna.org/12.html
Counselors Helping (South) Asians/Indians (CHAI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide outreach, referral and educational services to the South Asian community on issues related to mental health and wellness in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. CHAI also works with mental health professionals and social services agencies to increase their cultural proficiency when working ... Read More
Muslim American Youth Supportline (MAYS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support services for Muslim American Youth facing the challenges and pressures present in today’s society. Through a variety of communication methods, youth can share their unique life struggles and receive anonymous, faith-sensitive, confidential and non-judgmental peer support. MAYS seeks to raise awareness of ... Read More
The Family and Youth Institute (The FYI) is a not for profit, 501(c)3 research institute, was established to help young people and their families realize their fullest potential through the development of the mind, body, and spirit. The FYI does this primarily by conducting original research on the factors that promote or prevent the healthy ... Read More
Mental Health 4 Muslims aims to bring to light important mental health issues as they relate to the Muslim community. The site is operated by Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, an accomplished clinical psychologist, and Sister Hosai Mojaddidi, a teacher and activist with over 10 years experience serving the Muslim community. Together with their shared experiences, knowledge, ... Read More
The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is a registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK. Their core service is a free and confidential emotional support service available nationally via the telephone, email, internet and through the post. http://www.myh.org.uk/
Ajyal’s goal is to promote and develop committed Muslim youth and kids who understand the true and balanced nature of Islam and apply it in their lives. Ajyal offers a 24 hour Muslim youth hotline with trained counselors, based in Canada. http://www.ajyal.ca/ajyalcms/index.php?section=5
PFP is a national organization devoted to ending domestic violence in Muslim families by facilitating awareness workshops for Muslim leaders and communities, providing cultural sensitivity trainings for professionals, conducting research, and developing resources. http://www.peacefulfamilies.org
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at rainn.org, and publicizes the hotlines’ free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual violence; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual violence, improve services ... Read More
i-appreciate.org is a non-profit organization that has been established with the sole purpose of empowering victims of domestic violence, through helping fund different programs (i.e. women’s shelters, educational programs, emergency kits for women who may flee from their attacker, etc…) as well as be active in the community through different volunteering programs. http://i-appreciate.org/
