All of the resources provided are for informational purposes only.
Below are resources for the Muslim community and anyone to seek help (both social services and counseling services).
Season 5 Ep5 Breaking the stigma of divorce and helping survivors of domestic violence! Podcast by Nandini Ray, who is with www.maitri.org speaks to Mariam Azimi regarding her experience and the importance of raising awareness.
Peaceful Families Project
PFP is devoted to preventing abuse in Muslim families through training, education, and research.
Nasiha Counseling
Call or Email Nasiha Counseling, LLC for a free consultation at (646) 571-0529.
Islamic Medical Association of North America
Professional group of medical professionals.
Muslim Community Center for Health Service
Islamic Social Services Association-USA
RAHMA (Reaching All HIV+ Muslims in America)
Reaching All HIV+ Muslims In America (RAHMA)’s mission is to address HIV/AIDS primarily in the American Muslim community through education, advocacy, and empowerment.
Project Sakinah
PROJECT SAKINAH is an initiative of Dar al Islam. It is an effort to stimulate awareness and action in the Muslim community to WAKE UP to the reality of the harm being done to our families, to learn to SPEAK UP in order to break the silence that surrounds the issue, and to TEAM UP with others to work to change our condition.
Muslim Youthwork Foundation
Article: Horizon Magazine
Horizon magazine article on Challenges Muslim Divorced Mothers face by Aya Khalil.
Article: Five Surprising Facts about Divorce
Article: Divorce Rates
Nur Youth Forum
NYF is an online resource for those looking for a place where they can feel safe and seek help with issues they’re facing. It’s totally anonymous and qualified and certified counselors are available to listen to you via Dear Fatima.
Baitul Salaam Network
Social Services organization that caters to immigrant communities and domestic violence victims.
Muslim Mental Health Network
Good resource to learn more about Muslim Mental Health.
Center for Pastoral Counseling Virginia
Faith-based counseling.
Islamic Social Services Association-Canada
Muslimat An-Nisaa
Domestic violence shelter for women and children.
Share Atlanta
The Services for Human Advancement and Resource Enhancement (SHARE™) Center is a social service and advocacy institution which serves the physical, spiritual and mental health needs of the Muslim community and the neighborhood in which it resides, providing the tools and guidance to individuals so that they can become healthy, whole, righteous human beings. The SHARE Center also advocates for justice and equality.
Article: Matthew Diebel USATODAY
In India, instant Islamic divorces — known as ‘triple talaq’ — face a supreme court challenge.
Article: Divorce among American Muslims: Statistics, challenges & solutions
Muslim Counselors
Comprehensive list of Muslim counselors in the US and their contact information.
Daya
Daya promotes healthy family relationships in the South-Asian community by providing services that include counseling, referrals, legal advocacy, and financial support to women and children affected by family violence and sexual assault. Daya also promotes awareness on topics relevant to the welfare of South Asian families through educational seminars, publications, and outreach events.
American Muslim Health Professionals
Organization dedicated to helping promote health and wellness in the Muslim American community.
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
Naseeha Muslim Helpline
Muslims 4 Mental Health
Great resource to learn more about Muslim mental health and counseling issues.
Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help (FAITH)
The Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help (FAITH) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit social services organization.