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Resources for Psychological Problems, Domestic Violence and Abuse
Khalil Center–Special help is available for Muslim families especially single mothers, women and children at this center. This site has been recommended by the well-renowned scholar, Nouman Ali Khan, founder and CEO of Bayyinah Institute, who expressed his deep concern in the emotional health of Muslim families.
Samaritans – suicide prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – suicide prevention
Suicide Prevention Center of NY – suicide prevention
Crisis Services – domestic violence, suicide prevention, rape counseling, trauma, homelessness
Access of WNY-Social Service – immigration services
Parent Network of WNY – resources for school district process and rights for parents
Erie County Department of Social Services – Domestic Violence Unit
Family Justice Center – Free services for Domestic Violence and their families
Battered Women’s Justice Project – Resources for Victims of intimate partner violence and their families
Turning Point – Resources for domestic violence for Muslim women and their families
Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation– TMWF has a 24/7 Family Violence Hotline (972-880-4192) serving nationwide. TMWF also provides women in crisis safe places to seek help and refuge. Assigned caseworkers then work alongside each family to map out a plan for their long-term safety and self-sufficiency.
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Refugee Assistance:
Vive, Inc.
Heal International
UNHCR- the UN Refugee Agency
International Institute of Buffalo
Doctors without Borders
Salvation Army – Charity shops, shelters for homeless, disaster relief and humanitarian aid
Habitat for Humanity – Building simple, decent and affordable housing
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Children Assistance:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – Missing children assistance
Child Welfare League of America
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Other Resources:
Liverstrong Foundation
Muslim Advocates
RAHAMA (Resources and Help Against Marital Abuse) is an organization founded on Islamic principles dedicated to supporting women and children in Domestic Violence situations. Working to empower women in need. Rahama provides educational resources, emotional, financial and spiritual support. Feel free to contact Karema Atassi at, or email at rahamahousing@gmail.org
ACCESS of WNY is an organization that provides social, health and educational services to the Arab-American and the wider community.ACCESS seeks to empower individuals by providing resources that will promote successful interface with their environment and to become independent productive members of society.Feel free to email at accesswny@yahoo.com or call at 716-332-5901
