Mental Health & Health Services
Why Mental Health & Health Services Matter
Asiyah Women’s Center provides free, trauma-informed counseling and case management to survivors of domestic violence, forced migration, and refugee trauma. Our Mental Health Program offers free, trauma-informed, and faith-conscious mental health services tailored to AMEMSA (Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, South Asian) and BIPOC survivors.
We address barriers such as financial insecurity, cultural stigma, and limited access to care, offering services in multiple languages with therapists trained in Islamic and cultural competency frameworks.
Financial Insecurity: 67% of clients cited financial insecurity as a major barrier to accessing mental health services.
Language & Cultural Barriers: 58% of clients reported language or cultural dissonance in mainstream mental health care settings.
Provider Gaps: 1 in 3 clients had been retraumatized by providers who failed to understand cultural, religious, or gender-based violence contexts.
Our Impact & Outreach
83% of clients reported significant improvements in emotional resilience, self-esteem, and mental well-being within just three months of engagement.
74% of survivors developed individualized safety and recovery plans with their therapist or case manager.
68% of clients transitioned to stable employment or educational opportunities within six months of mental health support.
“I experienced the best days of my life at the Asiyah Women’s Center. I finally felt like I had a family to support me, and be there if I needed them.”
—Asiyah Shelter Resident