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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
naseeha.org

Nisa Helpline: is a confidential, anonymous, non-judgmental helpline that provides free counselling to Muslim women across North America.

Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime

1-877-232-2610
https://crcvc.ca/links/

ShelterSafe.ca: is an online resource to help women in Canada and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse.
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.

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.

There is #NOEXCUSEFORABUSE: Learn what you can do to support people living with abuse during social distancing.

Ending Violence Association of Canada: Detailed roster of supports in all provinces and territories.

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.

Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation family violence hotline

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) hotline – USA

1-800-656-HOPE
https://www.rainn.org/

National Sexual Violence Resource Center: A list of community-based rape crisis centers across the United States.

United States Child Welfare Information Gateway

Male Survivor: support for men who have been abused.
Facing Abuse in Community Environments (FACE): to report abuse committed by Muslim religious and community leaders.
Basic Immediate Sexual Violence Resources for Somali Canadians: Crisis intervention, mental health resources, basic needs and legal resources. Authors: Asmaa Ali and Habon Ali

Download Guide  here.

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.

UNITED KINGDOM

If you are in immediate danger

call 911

Muslim Youth Helpline

0808 808 2008
https://myh.org.uk/

UK Muslim Women’s Helpline
List of helplines, counselling directory, rape crisis
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Inspirited Minds: provides support for those who are suffering from mental health issues and their families
Henna Khawja

Mental Health Advisor

Henna Khawja is a Registered Social Worker with a special focus on the spectrum of gender based violence in Muslim communities. With over twelve years in the field, Henna currently works in sexual violence prevention and education with the University of Toronto, and is a Psychotherapist in private practice. Henna has worked with children, youth and adults in community, legal, child protection, corporate and university settings. Henna has also acted as the first Clinical Director for the Islamic Family and Social Services Association (IFSSA) in Edmonton, Alberta. Over the years, she has focused her work on supporting Survivors of trauma and violence along their healing journeys (including but not limited to gender based, spiritual, domestic, intimate partner, sexual, family, intergenerational, community violence). Henna has extensive experience working with Muslim & racialized communities in both Canada and the USA, as well as Pakistan and Zanzibar.

If you would like to connect with Henna for support and/or questions, please click here.