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: Somali
Ahmed Yusef, LICSW
Ahmed Yusef, LICSW Metro Behavioral Health 2525 Franklin Ave. E. Suite 200W Minneapolis, MN 55406 Tel: 612-767-7770 Fax: 612-767-7772 … Continue reading
Dr. Lodhi Khan, PhD, LP
Dr. Mohammed Lodhi Khan works at CUHCC clinic, 2001 Bloomington Ave. S., Minneapolis MN 55404. 612-638-0700 is CUHCC’s general line to make appointments. Currently, Dr. Khan is only accepting internal referrals of patients who are receiving services at CUHCC. CUHCC … Continue reading
Posted in Applying for Social Security, Cambodian, Diagnostic Assessment Resources, Employment Help, Food, Health Insurance, Hennepin County, Hmong, Immigration issues, Lao, Latino/a, Medical Assistance, Mental Health Professionals, Mental Health Provider Directory, Oromo, Outpatient Mental Health Providers, Somali, Vietnamese
Tagged cross cultural, Diagnostic assessment, experienced with interpreters, medical home
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Abdulahi Mohamed, MSW, LICSW
Psychotherapist in a private practice at Metro Behavioral Health. 2525 E. Franklin Ave. Suite 200W, Minneapolis MN 55406. 612-767-7770. abdul9005@yahoo.com He obtained his MSW from the University of MN in 2005. He has extensive social services experience and has worked … Continue reading
Posted in Applying for Social Security, East African, Employment Help, Health Insurance, Housing Help, Mental Health Professionals, Outpatient Mental Health Providers, Somali
Tagged Grief and Bereavement, Homesick, Needs therapy in native language, Psychological Trauma, Sleep Difficulties, Stress, Worries Too Much
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360 Communities
360 Communities 501 East Highway 13, Suite 102, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Contact: 952 985 5300 Description of Services: Serve new Americans, whether recent immigrants, refugees or asylees. Services: community education, create innovative partnerships and engage all community members to bridge … Continue reading
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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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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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
Galtier Health Center
Galtier Health Center 445 Galtier Street … Continue reading
Posted in Burmese, Chinese, Hennepin County, Hmong, Karen, Latino/a, Medical Assistance, Mental Health Professionals, Nepali, Occupational Therapies, Oromo, Outpatient Mental Health Providers, Ramsey County, Russian/Former Soviet, Somali, Thai, Vietnamese, Youth and Children
Tagged Has mental health diagnosis, Needs therapy in native language, Rehabilitation
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North Point Health & Wellness Center
North Point Health & Wellness Center 1313 Penn Ave N. Mpls, MN 55411 Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm website Tel. 612-543-2500 (Main) A good personal contact is Walter Perkins ast 612-543-2710 Contact: Melissa Schebloom, 612-543-2740 (Behavioral Health New Patient Intake) Can … Continue reading
Posted in Health Insurance, Hennepin County, Hmong, Lao, Latino/a, Medical Assistance, Mental Health Professionals, Outpatient Mental Health Providers, Psychiatrists, Somali, Youth and Children
Tagged Anxiety, Assured Access, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Marriage and Family, Pain Doctors Can't Cure, Therapy
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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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Face to Face Health and Counseling Service
Face to Face Health and Counseling Service 1162 Arcade St, St. Paul, MN 55106 Tel. 651-772-5555 http://www.face2face.org/ Description: Outpatient therapy for traumatized adolescents (11-23), in-home therapy for adolescents (11-17 only) and families who need more intense services. Also medical clinic, drop-in … Continue reading
Goodwill Easter Seals Mental Health Services
Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota 553 Fairview Ave. N. St Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 651-379-5800 Fax: 651-379-5803 Working Well Mental Health Clinic: Individual therapy, group therapy, diagnostic assessment (review of symptoms and circumstances for emotional and mental well-being), psychological testing.Telephone no: 651-379-5881 … Continue reading
Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project
Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project Provides African immigrant women with crisis intervention, referrals, resources, legal, general and family related issues. Advocates are fluent in Oromo, Somali, Arabic, Amheric, Swahili, and English.They also lead several support groups for women. For more information … Continue reading
Posted in Somali, Support Groups
Tagged Social Connectedness, Social Isolation, Somali, Support Groups
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Storefront Group
6425 Nicollet Avenue S. Richfield, MN 55423 612-861-1675 www.storefront.org Offers outpatient mental health counseling to residents in the south metro area. They do not have interpreters and do not serve many refugees/immigrants. They accept many third party insurance plans. A Somali staff person, … Continue reading
KFAI Radio
Radio Without Boundaries 1808 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 www.kfai.org Tel: 612-341-3144 90.3 FM Minneapolis 106.7 FM St. Paul Listeners can listen to talk and cultural programming in their native language throughout the week. Programming in the following languages: Somali, … Continue reading
Domestic Abuse Project
To learn about Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) therapy and advocacy services, call DAP first at 612.874.7063 For shelter in the state of Minnesota and 24-hour crisis assistance 1.866.223.1111 Services: Free legal advocacy to victims/survivors of domestic violence at the Minneapolis … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Violence, Somali
Tagged Family Distress, Family Therapy, Somali, Support Groups, Youth and Children
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Minnehaha Adult Daycare Service Center, Inc.
2515 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 Tel: 612-722-5295 Cell: 952-818-0570 Fax: 612-722-2671 Email: imohamed13@hotmail.com Executive Director: Idiris H. Mohamed Description of services: An adult daycare for Somali seniors. It meets all city, county, state and federal regulations and services … Continue reading
Posted in Elder, Oromo, Somali, Support Groups
Tagged Social Connectedness, Social Isolation
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Meisa Care Group; Senior Social Center
970 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414 Tel: 612-454-4175 http:\\meisagroup.com Description of services: Provides faith-based and culturally sensitive health care and social services for Muslim seniors (65 and older). Services include home to center transportation, health checks, nutritional Halal … Continue reading
Posted in Elder, Faith Based Healing, Muslim, Somali
Tagged Social Connectedness, Social Isolation
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East African Social Center
Adult Day Care Program 1821 University Avenue West Suite 196 St. Paul, MN 55104 Tel: 651-646-1006 Fax: 651-328-5537 Description of services: The East African Social Center (EASC) is an East African culturally specific day care in Ramsey County. The center … Continue reading
Disabled Immigrants Association
3033 2nd Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 Office: 612-824-7075 Fax: 612-822- 2446 info@dialink.org www.dialink.org Description of services: Serves immigrant persons with disabilities living in the Twin Cities with information, referrals, education regarding rights, peer support, and guidance. Staff provides translation … Continue reading