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
Click below to see the original article: Substance Abuse, Addiction, & Mental Illness What Matt didn’t realize-until much later-was that (drug use) only exacerbated his problems. He says, “As soon as I was off whatever I was on, my problems were 50 times worse and I couldn’t control myself. I’d get sad and agitated. I went ... Read More
