Mental Health Resources

Direct Mental Health Services

    • https://www.accesscal.org/ 

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    • Access California Services is a culturally sensitive community-based organization dedicated to empowering all underserved populations, with a focus on Arab- American & Muslim- American communities. They strive to enhance quality of life and foster self-determination through direct health & human services.

    • Services: Provides marriage and family therapy, as well as group, couple, and individual counseling services for children, teens, and adults. Their counselors are also certified in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). 

    • Locations: Services are held in-person in Orange County

    • https://therahmacenter.org/ 

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    • The counseling and family consultation program at Rahma Center aims to foster mental and spiritual wellness in the community by providing professional counseling services that integrate Islamic spirituality with modern culturally sensitive psychological techniques so that individuals and families can successfully work through unavoidable crises, build lasting relationships, create a harmonious home, and prepare children for life.

    • Location: Only residents in Orange County

    • https://www.naseeha.org/

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    • Naseeha provides the community with the tools needed to address mental health. With their confidential helpline, their youth receives immediate, anonymous, and confidential support over the phone 24/7. With their educational programs, they raise awareness within the community of the stigma around mental health.

    • Services: They provide online therapy and a 24/7 helpline that is staffed by experienced mental health professionals. The number is 1-866-627-3342. 

    • Locations: Canada and the United States

    • https://www.instagram.com/1866naseeha/?hl=en

    • http://www.socalmuslimtherapists.org/ 

    • They are a network of Muslim mental health providers - offering a range of therapeutic services throughout Southern California. 

    • Services: This website makes it easy to find the right therapist by letting you filter by gender, language, location, insurance, and the specific issues you want support with.

    • https://www.bayareamuslimtherapists.org/ 

    • They are a network of Muslim mental health providers - offering a range of therapeutic services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. 

    • Services: This website makes it easy to find the right therapist by letting you filter by gender, language, location, insurance, and the specific issues you want support with.

    • https://maristan.org

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    • Grounded in Islamic traditions, Maristan is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing holistic, mental and spiritual wellness through professional clinical care, education, and research. Our approach is inspired by the rich legacy of Islamic scholars’ contributions to the field of Ilm al-Nafs, now revitalized as Islamic Psychology. This lens underscores the interconnected nature of the mind, body, and soul, guiding our commitment to holistic and comprehensive care. As the community partner of the Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab at Stanford University, we bridge research with practice through offering evidence-based training to equip religious, community, and clinical leaders in addressing mental health crises within Muslim communities. Our mission is to foster holistic wellbeing for all communities by providing culturally sensitive and accessible mental health services, educational resources, and meaningful community engagement opportunities.

    • Services: Clinical mental health services, educational videos, research publications.

    • Locations: Berkeley & Stanford

    • Instagram: @maristan_org

Other Mental Health Resources

    • The Family & Youth Institute is a national mental health research and education non-profit focusing on Muslim Americans’ well-being. Through community-centered research, solution-seeking, and education, we work to shift narratives across the Muslim community and larger societal systems to promote mental health and well-being.

    • info@thefyi.org

    • 734-274-9112

    • https://www.instagram.com/thefyi_org/

  • For other immediate mental health support, please call a county mental health crisis line:  

    • ​Los Angeles County Mental Health Crisis Line: (800) 854-7771

    • Orange County Mental Health Crisis Line: (877) 727-4747  

    • San Diego County Mental Health Crisis Line: (888) 724-7240

    • Ventura County Mental Health Crisis Line: (866) 998-2243

    • San Bernardino County Mental Health Crisis Line: (909) 386-8256

    • Riverside County HELPline: (951) 666-4357

    • Kern County Mental Health Crisis Line: (800) 991-5272

Other Resources

    • https://muslimwellness.com/

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    • The MWF approach to health is interdisciplinary, intergenerational, spiritually grounded, community based, and justice-oriented. From being the first Muslim organization in the country to offer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings to establishing the annual Black Muslim Psychology Conference (BMPC), MWF has been an outspoken leader in fostering visions for wellness and healing. Our programs demonstrate our keen awareness of the link between oppression, wellness and how communities heal, grow, thrive, and experience joy in the midst of it all.

    • https://www.instagram.com/mwfnational

    • https://amhp.us/

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    • American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) is a national non-profit organization focused on fostering collaboration between Muslim professionals from diverse sector of healthcare who seek to advance public health, social justice, and civic engagement within their communities. AMHP’s core areas of focus are mental health, advocacy for underserved communities and professional development.

    • https://www.instagram.com/amhp_health

    • https://therapyformuslims.com/ 

    • This website serves as a much-needed resource for everyone in the community by offering information that everyone can benefit from. It offers Muslim wellness toolkits featuring a variety of content for all age groups, multilingual resources, and much more.

    • https://muhsen.org/

    • Muhsen is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual, mental, and physical disabilities. It works to build inclusive and accessible American Muslim communities where everyone can participate fully and feel a true sense of belonging.

    • Services: Muhsen helps ensure that mosques are equipped to serve Muslims with special needs, offers emotional support to families and caregivers, and provides adult day programs, resources, and a wide range of services to uplift and empower the disability community.

    • Location: United States

    • https://hearttogrow.org/ 

    • They work to promote sexual health, uproot gendered violence, and advance reproductive justice by establishing choice and access for the most impacted Muslims.

    • Location: United States