Resources
Immigration Psychological Evaluations:
Immigration Evaluation Therapist Directory: Contains a searchable nationwide directory of providers who conduct assessments for immigration legal cases (VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, Asylum, Extreme Hardship Waiver cases).
Seeking Therapeutic Services:
211.org - call 211 and/or search online for resources in the U.S.
Solano County Behavioral Health Services ACCESS Line (for Medi-Cal clients): Accessing New Mental Health Services: (800) 547-0495
California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) - CalVCB can help victims of violent crime pay for crime-related expenses, including mental health services. See the website to learn more about how to apply for Victim Compensation.
RESOLVE: Contains searchable national provider directories for individual therapists and support groups related to infertility.
Solano County Mental Health Resources
How to Choose a Therapist - tips related to what to consider when seeking a therapist
Psychology Today Directory: Find a Therapist
The Shrink Space - a provider directory of therapists who specialize in treating college and university students.
Counseling California Directory: Find a Therapist
Bay Area Muslim Therapists: Contains a searchable provider directory of SF Bay Area Muslim mental health professionals, a resource list, as well as information pertaining to the Muslim Mental Health Crisis Response Team.
So Cal Muslim Therapists: Contains a searchable provider directory of Muslim mental health professionals within Southern California.
Therapy for Muslims: Contains a national provider directory of Muslim mental health professionals.
Seema Mental Health: Mental health advocacy organization that contains a provider directory of Muslim mental health professionals.
Queer Crescent: Organization that provides a LGBTQI+ Muslim support group and LGBTQI+ Muslim parent support group.
Bay Area Muslim Mental Health Professionals: SF Bay Area Google Map Directory of Providers
South Asian Therapists: Searchable provider directory of South Asian therapists, including therapists of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghani and Nepali heritage.
South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network (SAMHIN): contains a national directory of South Asian providers. Please refer to the list rather than the map to see the full directory of over 200 professionals listed.
Asian Mental Health Collective: Contains an Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American (APISAA) Therapist Directory.
Raha Foundation: Iranian American non-profit mental health organization that consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers in Northern California. Contains a searchable provider directory.
SWANA Therapist Collective: Dedicated to increasing visibility and highlighting services of Southwest Asian (“Middle-Eastern”) & North African therapists throughout the world. See also Linktree link.
Therapist of Color (TOC) Directory - SF Bay Area Directory and Google Map of Providers of Color in Private Practice
Therapy for Black Girls: searchable provider directory for serving Black females.
Melanin & Mental Health: searchable provider directory for minority communities.
Therapy For LatinX: searchable provider directory for LatinX communities.
Red Clinic - Aims to develop truly accessible and sustainable provision of psychotherapy for the working-class and the oppressed in the broadest senses of the terms, attentive to the interrelations between axes of oppression, and transcending national borders. Supports access to services. Webinars are provided.
California Department of Consumer Affairs: License Verification: Use this website to verify that your provider is a licensed professional, in good standing.
Crisis Services:
National Services:
Suicide: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255) or 988. Suicide prevention network of over 200+ crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 when in crisis to communicate with a crisis counselor. Available 24/7 in the USA.
Domestic Violence: National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or TTY (800) 787-3224
The Trevor Project: Provides confidential crisis support from counselors, available 24/7 (via chat, text, phone). Operates a suicide hotline with people specifically trained in working with LGBTQ youth.
Sexual Assault: National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE (4673) (24-hour)
Adult Protective Services Association
Solano County Services:
Solano County Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services: resources pertaining to crisis services, shelters, counseling, legal services, etc.
Solano County Crisis Services: (707) 428-1131
Solano County Child Protective Services (To Report Child Abuse): (800) 544-8696 (24-hour)
Solano County Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention & Resources : To report abuse Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, call (707) 784-8259 or after hours call (800) 850-0012.
Other Bay Area Services:
Next Door: Next Door is an organization that has a group for domestic violence victims. They have weekly support groups. 24-Hour Hotline: 408-279-2962
STAND! For Families Free of Violence: 24-Hour, Toll-Free Crisis Line: 1.888.215.5555
Muslim-Focused Services:
Bay Area Muslim Therapists: Contains a searchable provider directory of SF Bay Area Muslim mental health professionals, a resource list, as well as information pertaining to the Muslim Mental Health Crisis Response Team.
So Cal Muslim Therapists: Contains a searchable provider directory of Muslim mental health professionals within Southern California.
SWANA Therapist Collective: Dedicated to increasing visibility and highlighting services of Southwest Asian (“Middle-Eastern”) & North African therapists throughout the world. See also Linktree link.
Therapy for Muslims: Contains a national provider directory of Muslim mental health professionals.
Seema Mental Health: Mental health advocacy organization that contains a provider directory of Muslim mental health professionals.
Bay Area Muslim Mental Health Crisis Response Team: Community-based services in the aftermath of an event that causes significant emotional distress for community members. This team provides education, empowerment, and support to the Muslim community.
Bay Area Muslim Mental Health Professionals: SF Bay Area Google Map Directory of Providers
Queer Crescent: Organization that provides a LGBTQI+ Muslim support group and LGBTQI+ Muslim parent support group.
Domestic Violence Shelter: North-American Islamic Shelter for the Abused (NISA): (888) ASK-NISA (275-6472); has a SF Bay Area location.
South Asian Therapists: Searchable provider directory of South Asian therapists, including therapists of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghani and Nepali heritage.
Raha Foundation: Iranian American non-profit mental health organization that consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers in Northern California. Contains a searchable provider directory.
SEMAH, Inc. - an online conduit for resources to help build bridges to safer communities especially those that are not well served. Special focus on the Muslim and inter-faith communities. Helpline: 1-866-997-3624
Domestic Violence: Narika Helpline: 1-800- 215-7308
Maitri - Primarily serves families from South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka among others) facing domestic violence, emotional abuse, cultural alienation, human trafficking or family conflict. Helpline: 1-888-862-4874; Local Helpline: 1-408-436-8398
Live Helpline Hours: 9am – 1pm (PST); Please leave a message at all other times and your call will be returned within 24-48 hours.
Amala Hopeline: 1-855-95-AMALA youth hotline available 6-10pm PST everyday except Tuesday/Thursdays. A product of Muslim American Society.
Naseeha Muslim Youth Helpline: 1-866-NASEEHA (1-866-627-3342). Helpline and live-chat available 6 – 9 pm, Monday to Friday (Eastern Standard Time). Serves Canada and the United States.
Mindful Muslims - SF Bay Area organization that provides mindfulness programs that also emphasizes the richness of the Islamic tradition.
MentalHealth4Muslims: Contains articles about mental health, parenting, and Islam.
Taleef Collective: An organization in Fremont, CA focused on Muslim youth, converts, and those formerly incarcerated.
American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP)
Children of Jannah, a UK registered charity, was founded in 2011 to support Muslim bereaved parents and families following the devastation of the death of a child.
Red Clinic - Aims to develop truly accessible and sustainable provision of psychotherapy for the working-class and the oppressed in the broadest senses of the terms, attentive to the interrelations between axes of oppression, and transcending national borders. Supports access to services. Webinars are provided.
Infertility & Pregnancy:
American Fertility Association / Path to Parenthood
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
Article: When to Seek Professional Help for the Emotional Aspects of Infertility
Nurture Acupuncture: Chinese Medicine Clinic that provides acupuncture and other services related to infertility and pregnancy
Brave Mamas (Facebook Group): Support group for Brave Mamas…any mom who has endured struggles in any of the following areas on her journey to her family: bereavement, infertility, pregnancy or child loss, or foster care.
TTC/ Pregnancy After Stillbirth and Infant Loss (Facebook Group): Group offers additional support for those in the group Stillbirth and infant loss support group, who may be trying to conceive their “rainbow” baby.
The Postpartum Stress Center - Includes information related to Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Psychosis.
Postpartum Support International (PSI) - Call the PSI Helpline (non-crisis line) at 800-944-4773 or text “Help.”
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline - 24/7, Free, Confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish. Call or text 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS).
Parenting:
Zero to Three - information about child development and the importance of early relationships.
Child Parent Psychotherapy - Resources for parents/caregivers and young children from birth through age five.
Circle of Security International - Resources about how to develop a secure parent-child attachment style.
Positive Discipline Association
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) for Parents
The Postpartum Stress Center - Includes information related to Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Psychosis.
Postpartum Support International (PSI) - Call the PSI Helpline (non-crisis line) at 800-944-4773 or text “Help.”
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline - 24/7, Free, Confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish. Call or text 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS).
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) - Includes information for parents and caregivers who play an essential role in helping children and teenagers recover from traumatic events.
Queer Crescent: Provides a Queer Muslim Parenting Support Group
Desi Rainbow Parents and Allies: Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies works to provide affirming spaces for South Asian LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families to talk about issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation. Offer two support groups, educational opportunities for families and allies, and community building.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR):
Mind to Mindful: An organization that offers therapeutic services with a focus on mindfulness.
Book: Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Zazen - Offers yoga, massage, meditation, acupuncture, floating services that also incorporate religious/spiritual traditions (e.g. Sufi dhikr practice).
Grief & Loss:
Stillbirth and Infant Loss Support Group (Facebook Group): This is a place for unconditional support as you grieve the loss of your baby. Please feel free to share pictures and stories.
Brave Mamas (Facebook Group): Support group for Brave Mamas…any mom who has endured struggles in any of the following areas on her journey to her family: bereavement, infertility, pregnancy or child loss, or foster care.
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep: An organization that provides photography to grieving parents who have just lost their baby.
George Mark Children’s House - Provide pediatric palliative care. Located in San Leandro, California, focuses on quality of life and continuity of care for children with illnesses that modern healthcare cannot yet cure, or for those who have chronic medical conditions. Provide clinical services, bereavement and psychosocial services.
Carrying to Term: an online space providing support, resources, and tools for women and families who are facing a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition, dedicated to providing non-directive information on pregnancy continuation.
Be Not Afraid: We provide free parent-centered case management and peer support to parents carrying to term following a catastrophic prenatal diagnosis.
KARA - Palo Alto Youth and Family services. Center that offers Grief Support for families, children and adults.
Address: 457 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 321-5272
Bill Wilson Center’s Centre for Living with Dying
The Centre for Living with Dying serves children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with grief and loss. Contact Bill Wilson Center at (408) 243-0222 and ask for an Intake Counselor. Location: Santa Clara/San Jose.
Sutter Care at Home (Part of Sutter Health):
Various groups and services, including loss of partners, loss of mothers (for daughters), art and grief, service of remembrance. Search for a location near you.
Kaiser Grief Support Groups (Kaiser Spiritual Care Services):
Weekly support groups, no fee, open to the public, do not have to have Kaiser insurance.
Locations: Pinole, Richmond, Oakland
510-752-7757
Pathways Home Health & Hospice
Individual counseling, grief support groups and workshops. No fee.
510-613-2092
No fee, groups and workshops
925-887-5678
Sharing Parents: Pregnancy and infant loss support group. Listening Line: 916-424-5150; peer volunteer support from parents.
PO Box 19538, Sacramento, CA 95819-0538
Email: hello@sharingparents.org
Phone: 916.424. 5150
Return to Zero: H.O.P.E. - Pregnancy and infant loss. For bereaved parents and their health providers to improve mental health outcomes, and advance pregnancy and infant loss awareness, education, and support.
Postpartum Support International (PSI) Online Support Groups for Mothers and Fathers
Call or Text the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD) (Spanish and English)
MISS Foundation: Deals with traumatic grief, particularly child loss
Use the search tool to find trained Compassionate Bereavement Care providers.
Children of Jannah, a UK registered charity, was founded in 2011 to support Muslim bereaved parents and families following the devastation of the death of a child.
LGBTQI+ Resources:
Queer Crescent: A healing justice organization which seeks to build safety, connection and culture with LGBTQIA+ Muslims. Provides a LGBTQI+ Muslim support group and LGBTQI+ Muslim parent support group.
Masjid al-Rabia: is a BIPOC-led, LGBTQ+ affirming, and radically accessible Islamic community center in Chicago with a mission to provide spiritual support for marginalized Muslims with healing justice practices in mind. The first trans-led, women-centered, and LGBTQ+ affirming mosque in North America.
The Trevor Project: Provides confidential crisis support from counselors, available 24/7 (via chat, text, phone). Operates a suicide hotline with people specifically trained in working with LGBTQ youth.
The Queer Arabs Podcast - The Queer Arabs podcast is a growing collection of dialogues surrounding the intersection of Middle Eastern/Southwest Asian + North African and LGBTQ identities. Recording in English and Arabic, with hosts based in the US and guests based all over, the podcast highlights queer artists, activists, and organizers from SWANA and its diasporas, as well as anyone whose work shares our goals of racial justice, gender liberation, and sex positivity.
Tarab NYC: Resources of Queer Middle Eastern people in NYC and beyond. Tarab NYC, a non-profit, fosters an inclusive and safe community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and/or gender non-conforming Arab, Middle Eastern, and/or North African people in the greater New York City area.
The 519 New to Canada Program: An affirming social space by and for 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers and refugees from South West Asia, North Africa, East Africa, and South Asia.
Desi Rainbow Parents and Allies: Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies works to provide affirming spaces for South Asian LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families to talk about issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation. Offer two support groups, educational opportunities for families and allies, and community building.
Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity
Global Queer Muslim Resource - google drive folder with docs that list many resources
South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA) - LGBTQIA+ Resources
ADHD / Neurodiversity Resources:
ADDitude Magazine - website with information and resources about ADHD and neurodiversity. Includes webinars with experts in the field.
Renown expert Dr. Russell Barkley’s “The 30 Essential Ideas Every Parent Needs to Know to Understand and Raise a Child with ADHD.” (27 short videos in playlist). Presented in 2009.
How to ADHD - short, helpful videos with graphics that help explain ADHD and provide tips, tricks and insight into the ADHD brain.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) - informative website with podcasts, trainings, support groups, and directory of professionals who treat ADHD.