Islamic Social Services New York Department - MAS Staten Island
MAS Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York would like to present the start of our Social Services Department that will be dedicated to helping strengthen our community around Mental Health, Social Development, and Family Wellness.
“There is no disease that Allah has created, except that He also has created its treatment.” – Prophet Muhammad PBUH
MAS BK/SI Social Services Department was created as a need to fill in the gaps that are missing within our Muslim community. We provide low cost affordable in-house counseling at our MAS Youth Center. We also assist with finding a therapist, provide psycho-education workshops, Mental Health Mondays & so much more! Our goal is to bridge the gap between mental health & the Muslim community while also normalizing conversations about wellness. Follow us on our social media pages to stay connected.
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Services
Services will be held in the MAS Youth Center & MAS Staten Island Center in collaboration with organizations and therapists specialized in the fields of mental health, substance abuse, and family wellness.
Collaboration
Resources
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We are constantly expanding!
– In-house Affordable Low-Cost Therapy
– Finding A Therapist
– Pre-Marital Counseling
– Mental Health Mondays- ZOOM Conversations
We would love to hear from you!
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Join us at MAS Youth Center on Friday, July 29th at 7 PM for another Mental Health Pop Up! You can ask a therapist questions, inquire about services we have at the Social Services Department, grab some freebies & some snacks! We will also have two guest therapists with us: Omar Shareef & Alaa Shareef! You don’t want to miss out! See you there ✌🏼
#mentalhealthpopup #socialservicesdep #muslimmentalhealth
Sometimes life changes can feel stressful and overwhelming. When this happens, it can cause us to lose motivation. Here are some tips to help you become motivated again!
#motivation #mentalhealth #MuslimMentalHealth #gratitude
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” – Fred Rogers
June is Men’s Mental Health Month and so as it comes to a close, remember to acknowledge that the men in our lives are just as prone to the pressures of this life. The days of struggling in silence must come to an end. Let's end the stigma and normalize men seeking help too. Let us know in the comments how we can better hold space for mental wellness conversations that can be inclusive to everyone within our community.
#mentsmentalhealth #muslimmentalhealth #mentalhealth
Miss our Mental Health Reflection conversations from Ramadan? Well we are excited to announce that we will be starting Mental Health Mondays to hold space for all kinds of conversations around mental health every Monday! Join us each week from 7-8PM to talk about mental wellness, school or life stressors, stuggles with identity, and so much more. Let us know in the comments what you’d like to see us talk about and we hope to see you all in the space!
#conversations #mentalhealth #muslimmentalhealth #stress
Join us this Friday for our FIRST ever Mental Health Pop-up! Somer Saleh & Roua Eltayeib, co-directors of the Social Services Department, will be joined by two guest therapists, Omar Shareef & Alaa Shareef. You will have the opportunity to ask us all kinds of questions regarding mental health, learn about the process of therapy, as well converse together in a safe & comfortable manner. We will also have free resources for you all to take away with you.
For those going to MAS Youth’s game night, stop by before a fun night of games and stress relieving activities! See you all there!
#popup #therapy #therapists #conversation #muslimmentalhealth #mentalhealth
“Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith.” – Henry Ward Beecher
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#mentalhealth #socialservices #coping #anxiety
It's now easier to email MAS BKSI Social Services
Some of the services we spoke of in our last post were referring to our hope to help assist anyone wanting to reach out for therapy whether that be individual, couples, or family therapy. We wanted to break down the steps to expect when reaching out to us when you fill out our Google form in our bio. We aim to make the first step in seeking help as easy as possible so if you or anyone you know is looking to take that step, fill out the form and we'll be sure to reach out and help in any way we can!
#socialservices #Therapy #MuslimMentalHealth #counseling #coaching #mentalhealth #muslimcommunity
Here are all the services we currently have to offer through MAS BK/SI Social Services Department! Our goals have always been twofold - increase the accessibility to mental health resources and normalize conversations around mental health and wellbeing. Check out what offers we've been able to create and gather so far. Be sure to let us know in the comments or by messaging us how you think we can better expand and serve you!
#socialservices #MuslimMentalHealth #muslimcommunity #premaritalcounseling #Therapy
During Ramadan, we pray and ask Allah (SWT) to forgive us of our sins. But another good habit to focus on alongside prayer is the practice of self-reflection. Ramadan is a time where we seek forgiveness, apologize and settle arguments between ourselves and others. But it is also on understanding that our sole reliance is on Allah (SWT). Strengthening that relationship and humbling ourselves helps us in making the best of this Holy month.
Here are a few ways to ground oneself during a difficult time. Access to the resources on the last post will be on our linktree. If you or anyone you know needs support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for low or no cost counseling services.
Here are a few ways to ground oneself during a difficult time. Access to the resources on the last post will be on our linktree. If you or anyone you know needs support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for low or no cost counseling services.