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: East African
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
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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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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Chaltu Hassan
Oromo speaking social work student seeing clients through The Family Partnership. To inquire about availability, contact True Thao at 612-341-1670. The Family Partnership accepts health insurance of many kinds. Inquire directly as to whether insurance will cover this provider.
Face To Face
In-home counseling for youth, ages 12-18, and their families. To make an appointment, call 651-772-5555. They work “with or without insurance”. Will need to request an interpreter if caller is not English speaking. Liz Anderson, one of the workers … Continue reading
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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Minnesota African Women’s Association Women’s Program
2207 North 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55411 Tel: 612-588-7666 Fax: 612-588-7972 Brooklyn Park Satellite Office African Health Outreach Center 7710 Brooklyn Boulevard, Suite 101 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Tel: 763-561-2224 Fax: 612-588-7272 www.mawanet.org mawa0302@yahoo.com MAWA is a pan-African women’s non-profit … Continue reading
Minnesota African Women’s Association Girls’ Program
MAWA Girls’ Program 2207 North 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55411 Tel: 612-588-7666 Fax: 612-588-7972 www.mawanet.org MAWA is a pan-African women’s non-profit organization providing services and programming of interest to women from all African countries living in Minnesota. Youth Leadership: AGILE … Continue reading
Posted in African - all, East African, Support Groups, West African
Tagged Stress, Youth and Children
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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
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