Guidance, Support, Unity: Your Mindful Ummah Connection.
What could be more impactful than offering a supportive space where Muslims can seek guidance and counselling? Mindful Ummah provides a vital lifeline, fostering a compassionate environment that promotes spiritual growth & peace of mind.
MINDFUL UMMAH HELPLINE
The project that fills us with pride.
The Mindful Ummah project is a groundbreaking initiative. Our trained psychologists provide a dedicated, safe space for Muslims to seek emotional support. The service is offered completely free of charge with the aim of addressing the unique challenges faced by Muslims living in the West, offering culturally sensitive guidance and support.
Mindful Ummah is more than just a support service. It is our attempt at creating a trained group that understands the intersection of faith and emotional health. Muslims suffering from anxiety, loneliness, or simply needing a listening ear, Mindful Ummah is there to help. Our goal is to bridge the gap between mental health and faith. To eventually empower individuals to seek help and healing in a way that aligns with their values and beliefs.
Our services are open to all Muslims, regardless of where you are on your journey. No Muslim has to struggle alone. The Mindful Ummah project is here to ensure that every Muslim has access to the support they need, whenever they need it, without barriers or costs. Our goal is to create a Muslim community that is resilient and at peace, living in the West.
BY THE NUMBERS
The Mental Health Landscape
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Suffer Mental Health Problems
1 in 5 adults in the US experiences mental health issues each year, with American Muslims facing significant mental health challenges, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
8%
Muslims Seek Treatment
Of the American Muslims who report mental health challenges, only 8% seek and complete professional treatment. Stigma, cultural barriers, and mistrust in healthcare systems often prevent Muslims from accessing care.
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Higher Suicide Risks
Research shows that suicide rates among American Muslims are disproportionately higher compared to other religious groups, with many preferring to confide in friends or family instead of seeking professional help.
OUR COMMITMENT
What happens when you donate to the Mindful Ummah Helpline?
Donations from Muslims help us keep the helpline open all year round, providing help to Muslims facing mental health and other related issues.
Your donation supports the training of our volunteers and staff, enhancing their ability to handle sensitive calls with empathy and Islamic compassion.
Funds you provide are actively expanding our community outreach efforts, which are aimed at destigmatizing mental health within the Muslim community.
Your donations are facilitating the creation of tailored resources that meet the unique cultural and religious needs of the Muslim community.
With your ongoing support, we will broaden the Mindful Ummah helpline to include not just telephone support but also face to face counselling and support groups.
Your donations ensure that our helpline is sustainable and is crucial to maintaining our operations and planning future expansions.
BACKERS
Every Donation Ignites Hope
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January 21, 2025
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MINDFUL UMMAH HELPLINE
Building A Stronger Muslim Community
Fostering Wellness and Cultivating Muslim Communities
Mental health challenges transcend cultural, religious, and geographic boundaries, deeply impacting Muslim communities in the US due to social stigma, cultural barriers, and a lack of culturally relevant mental health resources. The Mindful Ummah helpline addresses these issues by offering mental health support tailored to the Muslim community.
Of the estimated 3.85 million Muslims living in the US, many live in economically disadvantaged communities, with poverty rates among Muslims at 25%, compared to 12% for the general population. Additionally, Muslims in the workforce report median earnings lower than the national average. These statistics highlight the increased exposure of Muslims to mental health challenges in the US.
In fact, a 2022 study found that American Muslims reported higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to other religious groups, but a lack of culturally competent care often discourages them from seeking help. Initiatives like the Mindful Ummah helpline aim to bridge this gap. Our approach to this growing problem is threefold:
"The believers, men and women, are protectors of one another: they enjoin what is just, and forbid what is evil; they observe regular prayers, practice regular charity, and obey Allah and His Messenger. Upon them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power, Wise." (Quran 9:71)
Community Education and Engagement: Our efforts begin with actively engaging mosques and Islamic centers across the US. We focus on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and empowering Muslims to seek help without fear of judgment.
Culturally Sensitive Counseling: Mindful Ummah offers free counseling services with Muslim counselors trained to provide culturally relevant care. This ensures a safe and understanding environment for Muslims who may feel uneasy accessing mainstream mental health services.
Building Stronger Communities Together: By emphasizing education and culturally tailored counseling, Mindful Ummah is helping to build stronger Muslim communities where mental health is prioritized, and no one has to struggle alone.
Boost the Mindful Ummah Helpline: Support, Sustain, Save.
The Mindful Ummah project is a testament to the Islamic values of mercy, compassion, and proactive community welfare. Supporting this initiative means contributing to a society where mental well-being is prioritized and where everyone, regardless of their background, has access to the support they need. Join us in this noble endeavor to uplift, heal, and unite communities through understanding and empathy.
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Palestine Emergency
More than 33,000 lives lost and 1.7 million crammed into a space equivalent to one-quarter the size of London, lacking food, water, and basic healthcare. Donate for Palestine and support our team in delivering food, water, medical assistance and other essential winter kits to families who have been displaced.
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Severe drought, economic downturn, and escalating global food costs have driven millions in Afghanistan to the edge of starvation. Lives are in jeopardy, particularly as children suffer and perish from malnutrition. Your support is crucial to aid civilians, who have endured more than five decades of strife.
Syria Emergency
Join us in aiding the world's most extensive population of forcibly displaced individuals, where 90% live in poverty. Many lack access to essential necessities like food, shelter, or even soap. We urge you to contribute and provide crucial assistance, with your donation having the power to transform lives.
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Education
Literacy, Numeracy & Health Classes. Millions of children trapped in poverty miss out on education, perpetuating a cycle of limited income opportunities. Breaking this cycle through basic education unlocks numerous life opportunities. At United Muslims, we are the charity for education.
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