Resources for Support
CANADA
| If you are in immediate danger | call 911 |
| Naseeha Helpline: For Muslim Youth, call or Text Naseeha Helpline if you are being bullied, are depressed, dealing with alcohol or drugs. Naseeha is anonymous, confidential, no judgement, toll-free. | 1-866-627-3342 |
| Nisa Helpline: is a confidential, anonymous, non-judgmental helpline that provides free counselling to Muslim women across North America. | 1-888-315-NISA |
| Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime | 1-877-232-2610 |
| ShelterSafe.ca: is an online resource to help women in Canada and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. | https://sheltersafe.ca/ |
| Domestic Violence Resources Muslim Women in the GTA: A resource guide created by Yusra Qazi to help Muslim women affected by domestic violence to find community supports. | Download Guide here. |
| Calgary & Area Child Advocacy Centre: provides resources and information about child abuse and how to respond in a helpful way if you suspect abuse. | https://calgarycac.ca/ |
| Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support & Integration (MRCSSI), London, Canada: promotes family safety and well-being with a culturally integrative model. Offers counselling, social support and family-centred programs. | https://mrcssi.com/ |
| There is #NOEXCUSEFORABUSE: Learn what you can do to support people living with abuse during social distancing. | https://www.knowabuse.ca/ |
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Ending Violence Association of Canada: Detailed roster of supports in all provinces and territories. |
https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help-2/ |
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
| If you are in immediate danger | call 911 |
| Peaceful Families Project: is devoted to preventing domestic violence, with a particular focus on Muslim families of diverse cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds. | https://www.peacefulfamilies.org/ |
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Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation family violence hotline |
972-880-4192 |
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Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) hotline – USA |
1-800-656-HOPE |
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National Sexual Violence Resource Center: A list of community-based rape crisis centers across the United States. |
https://www.nsvrc.org/find-help |
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United States Child Welfare Information Gateway |
https://www.childwelfare.gov/ |
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Male Survivor: support for men who have been abused. |
https://malesurvivor.org/ |
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Facing Abuse in Community Environments (FACE): to report abuse committed by Muslim religious and community leaders. |
https://facetogether.org/ |
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Basic Immediate Sexual Violence Resources for Somali Canadians: Crisis intervention, mental health resources, basic needs and legal resources. |
Download Guide here. |
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Institute for Muslim Mental Health (IMMH) IMMH focuses on long-term mental health and well-being of Muslim communities supported through preventative interventions and education which is accessible, culturally relevant and academically sound.
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https://muslimmentalhealth.com/ |
UNITED KINGDOM
| If you are in immediate danger | call 999 |
Karma Nirvana |
https://karmanirvana.org.uk/ |
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Muslim Youth Helpline |
0808 808 2008 |
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UK Muslim Women’s Helpline |
https://www.mwnhelpline.co.uk/ |
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List of helplines, counselling directory, rape crisis |
https://www.mwnhelpline.co.uk/gethelp.php |
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National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) |
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ |
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Inspirited Minds: provides support for those who are suffering from mental health issues and their families |
https://inspiritedminds.org.uk/get-help/ |
