Sasha is a recent newcomer from India. She has three brothers already settled here who provide her and her family a great deal of social support. Sasha will most likely experience a low amount of resettlement stress as she adjusts to her new life.
Places of worship and religious groups are potential sources of support for people with mental health problems and illnesses (Griffith et al., 2016). Religion and help-seeking are connected as many people view their problems in terms of spiritual rather than mental factors, or look to religion as a means of coping (Griffith et al., 2016). While clergy may not always be prepared and may not feel competent or wish to address mental health problems or illnesses, opportunities for collaboration and the support of religiosity can help reduce mental health problems (Griffith et al., 2016; Ronneberg et al., 2016; Williams et al., 2014).
The ASPIRE program is a faith-based program that uses volunteer mental health case workers to address mental health and addiction issues within the Muslim community in the Greater Vancouver area (Jozaghi et al., 2016). The HOPE program helps raise awareness of mental health and broaden awareness of stigma and the need for prevention and harm reduction within the broader Muslim community. The program also encourages schools and newspapers to continue the discussion (Jazoghi et al., 2016).
An Ontario-based registered not-for-profit aimed at empowering Muslim and non-Muslim children and the most vulnerable while being guided by Islamic values. The MCASS provides child protection for individuals and families in the Greater Toronto Area to improve their social and cultural well-being.
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A faith-based organization providing care for those living with disabilities in communities across British Columbia. Services range from 24-hour residential care to skills-based day programs to respite care for families. People of all abilities, regardless of faith, social standing, race or ethnicity, are welcome.
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