More Resources and Information for Families

Naseeha

Naseeha is a Mental Health Hotline, and so much more.

7 days a week they answer calls from around the world from Muslim and non-muslims. Naseeha Mental Health has been a great bridge for individuals who are going through life’s challenges. Where hope is lost, Naseeha is found. They provide a safe zone for youths and individuals to talk and get the help they need. They provide workshops to youth across North America, web therapy sessions, and offer texting mental health support 7 days a week.

Click here to read their blog post on how to support loved ones in times of crisis.

Thames Valley District School Board

The Thames Valley District School Board has school mental health professionals available to help. If you would like more information about what is available, please contact your school principal about available mental health services through your school. Supporting your child after a traumatic event can be challenging. You are not alone, there is support for you, your child and your family.

Click here to download a copy of the their PDF guide.

Learn with us - Articles and Teaching Materials:

• Here's how London, Ont., hopes to fight Islamophobia months after killing of Afzaal family (CBC News)
• 5 things to know about the Commons motion on Islamophobia (CBC News)
• Here's what Ottawa has said, and done, about Islamophobia and attacks on Muslim Canadians (CBC News)
• I’ve experienced racism – where can I find support? (Kids Help Phone)
• Understanding stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination (Kids Help Phone)
• How Can I Help My Friend (mindyourmind.ca)
• Petition: Urgent Call For A National Action Summit On Islamophobia (National Council of Canadian Muslims)
• Appropriate Responses to Injustice (Vermont-NEA Racial Justice Task Force)
• Anti-Racism Resources (Public Service Alliance of Canada)

Watch with us - Videos

• Healing Hatred - This webinar will help you learn more about how we can cope following such terrible events and what we should do next, featuring many prominent speakers from the Muslim community, including Dr. Omar Suleiman, Dr. Sameera Ahmed, Dr. Yaser Qadhi, Dr. hatem Bazian, Reyhana Patel, and Shaykh Aarij Anwer. (from LaunchGood)
• 14 & Muslim (a CBC Docs POV) - Follow three Muslim teens as they take their first tentative steps towards adulthood in Canadian high schools. (nominated for two film awards, learn more about the film and get teaching resources here.)
• Election Elementary: Islamophobia (AOL on YouTube)
• Combating Islamophobia in Canada through social media (from CityNews on YouTube)
• Unchecked Hate - Resisting and Healing Islamophobia and Ableism (from SMILE Canada on YouTube) - ASL Interpreter is present.
• Being Muslim in Canada (from CBC News: The National on YouTube) - Trigger warning: A young Muslim woman shares with the interview her experiences of islamophobia, racism, and discrimination in Toronto, ON.
• A Middle Schooler's Solution to Islamophobia - Salma Albezreh - TEDxDayton (TEDx Talks on YouTube) - Trigger warning: Salma repeats some of the racist things that had been said to her. At the time of this video, she was 13 years old.

Note:  Some of these videos may be triggering for some viewers and listeners.  Support is available if you need it:

• Call or text Naseeha - Mental Health Youth Line at 1-866-627-3342 (available 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., every day including weekends)
• Muslim women can call NISA Helpline - 1-866-315 NISA (1-866-315-6472) (available 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.)
• Call The Support Line - CMHA Elgin-Middlesex * : 519-601-8055 or toll-free 1-844-360-8055.
• Kids Help Phone - text TALK to 686868, call them at 1-800-668-6868, chat with them online at www.KidsHelpPhone.ca (Adults can also text at WELLNESS to 741741)
• Kids Help Phone is now offering 24/7 support over the phone in Arabic.1-800-668-6868, press 3 to speak through an Arabic interpreter.
• Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone (Must be signed into Facebook to use this Messenger tool)
• Atlohsa Family Healing Services - Call 1-800-605-7477 (24/7 crisis support)
• Tandem: formerly Crisis Intake Team (CIT): call 519-433-0334 ( London and Middlesex), for 0-18 years and caregivers