Update on Refugee Mental Health trainings
Due to popular demand, another Refugee Mental Health training series will be held by MCC in the Fall.
-Refugee Mental Health In MN (Sept. 28th, 2012 8:30AM - 4:00PM) $125
-Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment (Oct. 26th, 2012 8:30 AM - 4:00PM) $125
-Working With Interpreters (Nov. 30th, 2012 8:30AM - 4:00PM) $125
Register at: http://www.mnchurches.org/refugeeservices/resources/healing-resources-database/916-2
Category Archives: Other Healing Approaches
Asha Mukherjee, PhD, LP
Dr. Mukherjee works at Child and Family Psychological Services: 4205 N Lancaster Lane, Hennepin County, MN, 55441 Appointments can be made by calling 763-553-7820. Dr. Mukherjee is very experienced in cross cultural diagnostic assessment and has worked with many immigrant … Continue reading
Student Clubs and Organizations
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 1501 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 The Asian Student Association meets weekly. Contact: Ninh Phan 612-659-6745 International Student Association helps new incoming students get oriented to MN and the U.S.Contact: Kevin Kujawa, 612-659-6705 Muslim … Continue reading
Posted in Support Groups, University students, Youth and Children
Tagged Social Connectedness
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Open Arms of Minnesota
Open Arms 2500 Bloomington Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Contact: 612-872-1152 Description of Services: “Offers a unique model of care for people in our community living with a serious or life-threatening disease who … Continue reading
Posted in Diet and Nutrition, Food
Tagged Chronically ill, Disabled, Food problem, HIV, poverty
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MN Network of Hospice and Palliative Care
The mission of the Network of Hospice and Palliative Care is to promote quality of life in our communities through advance care planning, palliative care and hospice. Services are available in various language and faith-based healing in various faiths is … Continue reading
Posted in Elder, Hindu, Hmong, Latino/a, Religious Healing, Somali
Tagged Chronically ill, Grief and Bereavement
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Sue Johnston, MSW, LICSW
Office: 1394 Jackson St. St. Paul 55117 4306 Bryant Ave. S., Mpls Will … Continue reading
Posted in Diagnostic Assessment Resources, Hennepin County, Karen, Mental Health Professionals, Outpatient Mental Health Providers, Play, Support Groups
Tagged Depression, Family Distress, Grief and Bereavement, Has mental health diagnosis, Pain Doctors Can't Cure, Sleep Difficulties, Worries Too Much
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Health Commons at Dar Ul Quba
The Health Commons is drop-in center for residents of the Cedar Riverside area. It provides health-related education, links people to existing resources, and provides basic supplies for people who can’t afford them. The space is welcoming and culturally relevant for … Continue reading
Posted in Arabic-speaking, East African, Elder, Healing Activities, Healing Spaces, Hmong, Latino/a, Massage, Medication, Mind/Body/Spirit Approaches, Movement Resources, Muslim, Other Healing Approaches, Somali, Support Groups, Youth and Children
Tagged Family Distress, medication confusion, Parent Support, Social Connectedness, Stress, Worries Too Much
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Pure Point Acupuncture
Pure Point Acupuncture 3249 Hennepin Ave #245 Minneapolis, MN 55408 Contact: 612 598 5528 … Continue reading
3 Bears Chiropractic
Three Bears Chiropractic 321 West 48th Street Minneapolis, MN 55419 Contact: 612 823 0555 or schedule appointments online Description of Services: 3 Bears Chiropractic is about caring for body and soul, from the inside out with chiropractic, massage and bodywork … Continue reading
Reiki/ Melissa Garrity
Melissa Garrity Reiki … Continue reading
Somali Family and Youth Services
Somali Family and Youth Services Sabathani Center 318 E. 38th St. Suite G Mpls, MN 55409 Tel. 612-252-2416 Fax: 612-252-2412 Mental health services for Somali youth and families Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services: Must be Medical Assistance eligible and have … Continue reading
Watercourse Counseling Center
Watercourse Counseling offers services in holistic and mind/body healing. There are clinics in South and North Minneapolis. Services are available in Somali, Oromo, and Spanish, and outside interpreters are brought in for clients speaking other languages. Medical Assistance is accepted. Somali-speaking … Continue reading
Zehra Ansari, M.A., L.P.
Ansari Psychological Services 2383 Standridge Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109-1545 Contact: 651-704-0691 Description of Services: Dr. Zehra is a licensed psychologist. She is Muslim. She works with individuals, both children and adults. Specializes in therapy with individuals, kids and families of … Continue reading
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (C.L.U.E.S.) 720 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 612 746 3500 797 East 7th Street St. Paul, MN 55106 651 379 4200 Description of Services: Mental Health Services address the needs … Continue reading
Sheikh Ahmad Ali
Imam Hussain Islamic Center Contact: 612-207-5708 or aliicp@yahoo.com Description of Services: Ahmad is a former refugee and is running the Iraqi leadership at IHIC. He also works as a lecturer and consultant for Iraqis. He is a helpful cultural broker … Continue reading
Posted in Arabic-speaking, Faith Based Healing, Muslim, Religious Healing
Tagged Muslim
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Southpoint Community Acupuncture
Southpoint Community Acupuncture 3745 Bloomington Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55407 Hours: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday Contact: 612 724 3891 or southpointacupuncture@gmail.com or book … Continue reading
Posted in Acupuncture, Healing Activities, Mind/Body/Spirit Approaches
Tagged Anxiety, Stress
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Sitagu Buddhadhamma Vihara
Sitagu Buddhadhamma Vihara 1519 County Road C East Maplewood, MN 55109 Contact: (651) 797-3311 Description of Services: Serves the Buddhists population from Burma in Minnesota. Holds celebrations on significant holidays like Buddha Day. Has regular meditation and study groups (5:00 … Continue reading
Eastern Psychological Services
Eastern Psychological Services 1885 University Avenue West. Suite 25, Irish Park Place, Saint Paul, MN 55104 Contact: 612 203 1207 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday Description of Services: … Continue reading
Love Grows Here Wellness Center
Love Grows Here Wellness Center First Lutheran Church website: http://www.lovegrowshere.net/ First Lutheran Church 463 Maria Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 Hours: Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Contact: 651 776 7210 or wellnesscenter@lovegrowshere.net Description of Services: “The … Continue reading
Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services in Minnesota (SAYFSM)
Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services in Minnesota (SAYFSM) 1885 University Avenue, #297 St. Paul, MN 55104 Contact: 651 644 3983 or info@sayfsm.org Description of Services: SAYFSM provide culturally and … Continue reading
Posted in African - all, Healing Activities, Mind/Body/Spirit Approaches, Traditional Healers
Tagged HIV, Sewing, Support Groups
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Rise
Many locations (see website): https://www.rise.org/find-services Description of Services: “Committed to community inclusion, employment, housing, and self-sufficiency for people who have significant disabilities and other barriers, including those who are refugees and immigrants.” “Rise supports people who have disabilities and other … Continue reading
Posted in Anoka County, Basic Needs, Diagnostic Assessment Resources, Elder, Employment Help, Hennepin County, Housing Help, Medication, Mind/Body/Spirit Approaches, Psychiatrists, Ramsey County, With Traumatic Brain Injury, Youth and Children
Tagged Disabled, Family Distress, Has mental health diagnosis
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Pillsbury House Integrated Health Clinic
3501 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 Tel: 612-824-0708 Fax: 612-827-5818 Clinic Hours: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m Chiropractic, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, massage therapy, psychology, medicine, nursing, yoga and other therapies. Provided by … Continue reading
Rahma Community Clinic
Rahma Community Clinic Rahma Community Clinic 8924 Old Cedar Ave. South Bloomington, MN Hours: Open Saturday mornings only from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Contact: 952-431-3433 or make an appointment online Description of Services: Muslim Physicians of Minnesota in collaboration … Continue reading
Posted in Medical Assistance, Medication, Muslim, Outpatient Mental Health Providers
Tagged Medication, Muslim
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Mental Health Clinics
All mental health clinics are available to be accessed by refugees. Health insurance covers mental health diagnosis and treatment (See Health Insurance page). Health insurance covers interpreter services. If you believe that a refugee is feeling too sad, too worried, … Continue reading
Posted in Arabic-speaking, Burmese, Domestic Violence, East African, Hmong, Karen, Muslim, Nepali, Oromo, Outpatient Mental Health Providers, Ramsey County, Somali, Uncategorized, West African
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, Family Therapy, Has mental health diagnosis, Pain Doctors Can't Cure, Psychiatric Services, Psychological Trauma, Sleep Difficulties, Stress, Worries Too Much
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Chrysalis/Tubman Family Alliance
Counseling and therapy service, support groups for self-esteem, divorce, single parent … Continue reading
Thea Lee MA, LMFT (CA), Somatic Experience Practitioner
Thea Lee is a Somatic Experience Practitioner specializing in somatic healing of traumas, provider selfcare, and yoga for mind-body awareness. She is also the coordinator for professional SE training in St. Paul. Prior to moving to Minnesota 2.5 years ago, … Continue reading
Jan Jirak, MA, LP, SEP
Jan Jirak is a Psychologist with more than 10 years’ experience who specializes in the healing of trauma, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), anxiety or fears, and relationship issues. She uses EMDR (Eye Movement Densitization and Reprocessing), cognitive-behavioral therapy, Somatic Experiencing … Continue reading
The Family Partnership
The Family Partnership 414 South 8th St. Mpls, MN 55404 Description of services: Group therapy, youth and family services, family violence prevention and intervention services, crisis counseling, and GLBT specific counseling. The Family Partnership has MSW interns from refugee and … Continue reading
MORE Multicultural School for Empowerment
MORE Multicultural School for Empowerment 96 E. Wheelock Pkwy St. Paul, MN 55117 Tel. 651-487-2728 website Description of Services: MORE provides mental health therapy in the form of home visits or on-site appointments, case management, advocacy support services, Karen elder’s … Continue reading
Posted in Burmese, Elder, Hmong, Karen, Latino/a, Mental Health Professionals, Support Groups, Thai
Tagged Depression, Has mental health diagnosis
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Community University Health Care Clinic
Community University Health Care Center 2001 Bloomington Ave. Mpls, MN 55404 Tel. 612-638-0700 Hours: M-F – 8am-5pm http://www.ahc.umn.edu/cuhcc/ Description of services: CUHCC provides psychiatry, therapy, case management, Adult Rehabilitation Mental Health Services (ARMHS), “Living Well with Chronic Condition” classes, diabetic … Continue reading
Posted in Cambodian, Diagnostic Assessment Resources, Domestic Violence, Elder, Health Insurance, Hennepin County, Hmong, Latino/a, Medical Assistance, Medication, Mental Health Emergency, Mental Health Professionals, Psychiatrists, Support Groups, Vietnamese, With Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, Youth and Children
Tagged Crisis, Dental problems, Health problems
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Rev Elie McNay Nkashama, Pentacostal Pastor
President and Founder of Across the Nations Church. Faith healer and a good resource for consultation on mental health/spirit posession in the west and central African communities. Tel: (612) 2235 7214 Email: contact@acrossthenationscenter.org http://acrossthenationscenter.org/home/