In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient. Who, when disaster strikes them, say, "Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.Those are the ones upon whom are blessings from their Lord and mercy. And it is those who are the [rightly] guided. Quran 2:155-157
As SaIaamu AIaikum (Ieace be Uon You)! MusIim WeIIness Ioundalion has roduced lhis Cnmmunity Rcsnurcc Guidc lo give imams, siriluaI Ieaders and communily members IocaI and nalionaI resources lo assisl lhose vho may be in need of rofessionaI and/or cIinicaI services. We hoe lhal lhis looIkil & resource guide viII benefil you and your communily. If you have any queslions, commenls or concerns Iease do nol hesilale lo reach oul lo us al: info+musIimveIIness.com }azakaIIah Khairan, MusIim WeIIness Ioundalion
Amcrican Mus!im Hca!th PrnIcssinna!s ! !!!"#$%&"'( American MusIim HeaIlh IrofessionaIs (AMHI) is a nalionaI nonrofil organizalion of American MusIims in lhe heaIlh rofession. Our mission is lo emover MusIim heaIlh rofessionaIs lo imrove lhe heaIlh of Americans.
Dircctnry nI Dnmcstic Vin!cncc Prngrams 5crving Mus!ims ! !"#$%%&&&'(#))*+',-.%-/0,1-2/0%#-,.-(30-!"#$%!"-!"#$%!#&'(' Direclory of Domeslic VioIence Irograms Serving MusIim Communilies has been comiIed in coIIaboralion vilh IeacefuI IamiIies Iro|ecl. The AII Inslilule underlook lhis comiIalion since many MusIims in lhe U.S. come from various regions in Asia. We have allemled lo be as syslemalic as ossibIe, lo incIude organizalions serving MusIim vomen, immigranl and refugee vomen from lhe MiddIe Iasl and CenlraI, Iasl, Soulh, Soulheasl, and Wesl Asia. We have nol syslemalicaIIy been abIe lo Iisl resources for African American MusIims (i.e., indigenous MusIims) or refugees from Africa (e.g., SomaIis) and Iuroe (e.g., osnians). In generaI, aII vomen can access lhe resources Iisled in lhe direclory.
Is!amic 5ncia! 5crviccs Assnciatinn-U5A (I55A) ! !!!"#$$%&$%"'() ISSA-USA aims lo rovide suorl lo sociaI service roviders lhrough educalion, lraining, and services. ISSA is an organizalion lhal aIso heIs MusIims lo sel u and successfuIIy rovide sociaI services vilhin lheir ovn communilies, ralher lhan running lhese services for communilies
Mi!!ati Is!ami Ialh of Ieace: IsIamic Trealmenl for Addiclion. ! !!!"#$%%&'$$(%&#$")*+ MusIim WeIIness Ioundalion: Communily Resource Guide - AlIanla, GA 5
7433 LimekiIn Iike, Suile 204, IhiIadeIhia, IA 19138 - vvv.musIimveIIness.com - info+musIimveIIness.com - (267) 455-4357 MiIIali IsIami is a feIIovshi of men and vomen (allerned afler lhe rinciIes of Narcolics & AIcohoIics Anonymous), |oined logelher on lhe "Ialh of Ieace". We share our exeriences, slrenglhs, and hoes vhiIe recovering from our aclive addiclion lo mind and mood aIlering subslances. We Iook lo AIIah (G-D) lo guide us on MiIIali IsIami (lhe Ialh of Ieace). WhiIe recovering, ve slrive lo become righlIy guided MusIims, submilled our viII and services lo AIIah.
Nasccha Mus!im Hc!p!inc ! !!!"#$%&&'$"#&( NASIIHA MusIim Youlh HeIIine rovides a confidenliaI youlh heIIine for young MusIims lo receive immediale, anonymous, and confidenliaI suorl over lhe hone from 6 9 m, Monday lo Iriday (Iaslern Slandard Time). Launched in 2006, Naseeha is a leIehone suorl Iine for young MusIims in Norlh America, lo laIk aboul, and vork lhrough lheir issues vilh lrained counseIIors.
Nathan K!inc Institutc: Ccntcr nI Excc!!cncc in Cu!tura!!y Cnmpctcnt Mcnta! Hca!th. CuIluraI IrofiIes: MusIim Americans hll://ssrdqsl.rfmh.org/cecc/index.h`qnode/25
Nur Ynuth Fnrum ! !!!"#$%&#'(#)"&*+ The Nur Youlh Iorum is an onIine for MusIim youlh lo gel ansvers regarding lheir ersonaI issues MusIim WeIIness Ioundalion: Communily Resource Guide - AlIanla, GA 6
7433 LimekiIn Iike, Suile 204, IhiIadeIhia, IA 19138 - vvv.musIimveIIness.com - info+musIimveIIness.com - (267) 455-4357 ranging from deression, anxiely, addiclion and olher issues. Queslions are ansvered by cerlified and quaIified counseIors.
PcaccIu! Fami!ics Prn|cct ! !!!"#$%&$'()'%*+)+$,"-./ The IeacefuI IamiIies Iro|ecl (III) is a 501(c)(3) inlernalionaI organizalion devoled lo ending domeslic vioIence in MusIim famiIies by faciIilaling avareness vorkshos for MusIim Ieaders and communilies, roviding cuIluraI sensilivily lrainings and lechnicaI assislance for rofessionaIs, conducling research, and deveIoing resources.
Prn|cct 5akinah ! !!!"#$%&'()*+,-.+/"%$0 Iro|ecl Sakinah is an efforl lo buiId lhe ubIic viII necessary lo achieve Iasling change in lhe alliludes and behaviors of MusIims around lhe issue of vioIence vilhin famiIies.
RAHMA (Rcaching A!! HIV+ Mus!ims in Amcrica) ! !!!"#$%&'$#($")'* Reaching AII HIV+ MusIims In America (RAHMA)'s mission is lo address HIV/AIDS rimariIy in lhe American MusIim communily lhrough educalion, advocacy, and emovermenl.
COUNSELORS NAME CONTACT INFORMATION AREA OF SPECIALTY Nadim Ali, LPC 6 Concourse Parkway Suite 1650 Atlanta, GA 30328 nadimlpc@gmail.com www.nadimalpc.com (770) 383-1018
Family, Marriage, Premarital Counseling, Depression, Substance Abuse Sarah Ansari, LAPC 2336 Wisteria Drive Suite 230 Snellville, GA 30078 sansari@macfamilycenter.org www.macfamilycenter.org (770) 963-7001 (Office)
N/A Banu Ibaoglu, LPC
1260 Concord Rd Suite 203 Smyrna, GA 30080 banu@smyrnacounseling.com (678) 310-4799
N/A Rahman Kaleem, LPC Concourse Parkway Northeast Suite 3000 Atlanta, GA 30328 (678) 560-3434 Website: www.wellness.com
Marriage & Family Dr. Najam Mehmood MD , MACC, CHT 4530 S Berkeley Lake Rd Suite C Norcross, Georgia 30071 (770) 598-9475 Website: See psychologytoday.com
couples / marriage therapy, individual therapy, grief counseling & family counseling PSYCHIATRISTS Osama S. Hindash LLC, M.D 801 Macy Drive Roswell, GA 30076 Atlanta, Georgia 30328 www.azureforhealth.com (678) 799-9277
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7433 LimekiIn Iike, Suile 204, IhiIadeIhia, IA 19138 - vvv.musIimveIIness.com - info+musIimveIIness.com - (267) 455-4357 PSYCHOLOGISTS Dr. Sakinah Rashid Licensed Psychologist 160 Clairemont Avenue Suite 200 Decatur, GA 30030 http://www.advantage-coach.com/ info@advantage-coach.com (678) 954-5692 (404) 307-4780
Dr. Ogene Davis Licensed Psychologist 5300 Memorial Drive Suite 116 Stone Mountain, GA 30083 www.humanexcellencebhs.com/ (404) 292-3600
Specialty: Adolescent & Adult Services for addiction, domestic violence, forensic counseling, cultural specificity, depression, and self-esteem SOCIAL WORKERS Hadiyah Majeed Domestic Violence Service Coordinator 1100 S. Indian Creek Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30083 www.baitulsalaam.org haleem1@aol.com (800) 285-9489 pin#00
Specialty: Domestic Violence
Curlisha Muwakkil Clinical Social Worker creighton.ca@gmail.com (678) 632-4004 Call For Appointments
Taryn L. Siddiq Mental Health Counselor & Social Worker
3300 Memorial Drive Suite D1 Decatur, GA. 30032 www.muslimahconsultationgroup.com tlsiddiq55@gmail.com (404) 663-1135
Specialty: Individual, Couple and Family Counseling, Support and Substance Abuse and Bereavement Group Counseling, Parenting, Life Skills, Career & Job Readiness, Stress Management, Anger Management and Conflict Resolution, Depression, Empowerment and Self Esteem, Healthy Relationships, Assertiveness Training, Character Building Skills, Monthly Confidential Support Group
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS Naaila Moumaris-Clay Marriage & Family Counselor Nmc.healing@gmail.com (919) 741-3860 Call For Appointments
Specialty: Marriage and Family Counseling
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Sarah Ansari, LAPC 2336 Wisteria Drive Suite 230 Snellville, GA 30078 sansari@macfamilycenter.org www.macfamilycenter.org (770) 963-7001 (Office)
B. FAITH BA5ED COUN5ELING CENTER5 NAME CONTACT INFORMATION AREA OF SPECIALTY Center for Islamic Counseling & Guidance 521 Flint Trail Suite #A Jonesboro, GA 30236 islamiccounseling.org/services.html (770) 629-2220
Specialty: Marriage & Premarital Counseling, Teen Counseling, Divorce, New Muslim, Grief, Stress, Depression
ICNA Muslim Family Services - Counseling www.icnaatlanta.org/muslim-family- services-counseling counseling@icnaAtlanta.org (770) 300-0067
C. MENTAL HEALTH HO5PITAL5 5TABILIZATION5 UNIT5/RE5IDENTIAL FACILITIE5 NAME CONTACT INFORMATION AREA OF SPECIALTY Anchor 5454 Yorktowne Drive Atlanta, GA 30349 (770) 991-6044 www.anchorhospital.com
Psychiatric & Chemical Dependency Stabilization Program
Behavioral Health Link Crisis Line Georgia Crisis & Access Line (800) 715-4225 Office 404-420-3202 www.behavioralhealthlink.com
Crisis Linkage For Mental Health & Substance Issues Laurel Heights 934 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30306 Intensive Residential Treatment Facility for Children & Adolescent MusIim WeIIness Ioundalion: Communily Resource Guide - AlIanla, GA 10
with severe mental illness Peachford 2151 Peachford Rd Atlanta, GA 30338 (770) 455-3200 www.peachford.com In-patient, Out-patient, Partial Hospitalization for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Ridgeview 3995 South Cobb Dr SE Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 434-4567 www.ridgeviewinstitute.com In-patient, Out-patient, Partial Hospitalization for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Skyland Trail 1961 North Druid Hills Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30329 www.skylandtrail.org/Atlanta (404) 315-8333
Residential & Day Treatment program for mental health and substance abuse
D. 5OCIAL 5ERVICE5 ORGANIZATION5 NAME CONTACT INFORMATION AREA OF SPECIALTY Coweta Teen Mothers and Babe Service Center, Inc Lyniece Muhammad www.cowetateenmoms.org cowetateenmothers@hotmail.com (770) 808-9108
Temporary Housing & Supportive Services For Pregnant & Parenting Teens
Custodians of Faith, Inc. rashad0416@netzero.net (678) 973-9991 (678) 548-4776
Feeding efforts and basic needs with a focus on homeless population Giving Back to Humanity, Inc. givingbacktohumanity@yahoo.com (404) 784-6015; (678) 531-1755
Provides food, clothing, shelter, educational programming, job training, counseling, family planning for the less fortunate Glitter of Hope, Inc. 4040 Falls Ridge Drive Alpharetta, GA 30022 info@glitterofhope.org www.glitterofhope.org (678) 978-4000 Refugee and orphan services for children & families Jannah, Inc. jannahinc2011@gmail.com www.jannahinc.webs.com (404) 452-3312
Transitional services for those transitioning from incarceration, homelessness, and substance issues Muslimah Consultation Group, Inc. Taryn L. Siddiq (President) 3300 Memorial Drive Suite D1 Decatur, GA. 30032 www.muslimahconsultationgroup.com muslimahconsultationgroup@yahoo.com (404) 663-1135
Women supportive services, counseling, support groups, life skills training, diversity training MusIim WeIIness Ioundalion: Communily Resource Guide - AlIanla, GA 11
Social service assistance for rent, auto, utilities, medical for uninsured, food, clothing, and emergency child care assistance Sisters United In a Human Service, Inc. Antoinette Saafiyah antionette11@yahoo.com (770) 465-2995 www.sistersunited.org Provides training to Muslim girls, serves halal meals to the homeless on a weekly basis, offers scholarships to students attending college, and conducts various outreach workshops/programs focused on physical, mental, and spiritual health.
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7433 LimekiIn Iike, Suile 204, IhiIadeIhia, IA 19138 - vvv.musIimveIIness.com - info+musIimveIIness.com - (267) 455-4357 II. About Muslim Wellness Foundation MusIim WeIIness Ioundalion (MWI) is an organizalion dedicaled lo reducing sligma associaled vilh menlaI iIIness, addiclion and lrauma and raising avareness regarding lhe behavioraI heaIlhcare needs of American MusIims lhrough communily diaIogue, educalion and lraining. MWI aIso rovides cuIluraIIy and siriluaIIy aroriale counseIing and lheray services for American MusIim chiIdren, youlh, aduIls and famiIies. Al MusIim WeIIness Ioundalion, our core vaIues are comassion, dignily and resecl. We envision a fulure in vhich counseIing and lheraeulic services and resources are cuIluraIIy comelenl, affordabIe, easiIy accessibIe and geared lovards hoIislicaIIy slrenglhening lhe heaIlh and veIIness of American MusIim chiIdren, youlh, aduIls and famiIies. Aboul lhe Iounder: Kamcc!ah Mu'Min Rashad, M.Ed, MRPYC KameeIah is lhe Inlerfailh IeIIov & MusIim ChaIain al lhe Universily of IennsyIvania. As ChaIain, KameeIah acls as a counseIor and advisor lo lhe MusIim sludenls on camus and faciIilales discussions on reIigious idenlily deveIomenl and chaIIenges faced by American MusIim youlh. In lhis roIe, she aIso exIores lhe reIalionshi belveen idenlily, failh and menlaI heaIlh, draving from over a decade of exerience in famiIy lheray, addiclion, subslance abuse lrealmenl, and managed behavioraI heaIlhcare. KameeIah is aIso lhe Iounder of MusIim WeIIness Ioundalion, Inc., an organizalion dedicaled lo reducing sligma and raising avareness regarding lhe unique behavioraI heaIlh needs and concerns of American MusIims slemming from lrauma, addiclion and menlaI iIIness. KameeIah's generaI areas of inleresl incIude lhe roIe of siriluaIily and cuIluraI idenlily in famiIy lheray, conceluaIizalion of veIIness and communily resource buiIding, slory-leIIing as a vay of faciIilaling conneclion, heaIing and cIosure in famiIy of origin, and IaslIy cuIluraIIy comelenl raclices vilh MusIims and African Americans in lheray. She is keenIy inleresled in exIoring lhe reIalionshi belveen reIigious/cuIluraI idenlily, alliludes lovards counseIing and heI-seeking behavior in minorily & failh-based communilies. KameeIah gradualed from lhe Universily of IennsyIvania vilh a A in IsychoIogy and Maslers in IsychoIogicaI Services. She has ursued furlher graduale educalion, comIeling a second Maslers in Resloralive Iraclices & Youlh CounseIing from lhe InlernalionaI Inslilule for Resloralive Iraclices and oblaining a osl-Maslers cerlificale in IamiIy Theray from lhe IhiIadeIhia ChiId & IamiIy Theray Training Cenler. KameeIah is a cerlified inslruclor in AduIl & Youlh MenlaI HeaIlh Iirsl Aid, lrained IRIIARI/INRICH faciIilalor and a docloraI sludenl in CIinicaI IsychoIogy (vilh a concenlralion in marriage and famiIy lheray) al Cheslnul HiII CoIIege. MusIim WeIIness Ioundalion: Communily Resource Guide - AlIanla, GA 13