It's All About Hope
Her healing begins here
As the first-ever helpline for Muslim women in North America, we recognize and understand the unique barriers women in the Muslim community face when distressed. They delay seeking help and accessing mental health services because they are overburdened by guilt, shame and blame due to social stigma and lack of cultural competence.
Since our launch in 2014, Nisa Helpline has received more than 46,000 calls from women in vulnerable situations and the number continues to rise.
She deserves the right to live free from violence and discrimination, and have a safe space to address her mental health needs. There’s more work to be done and we need your support! Let’s energize our collective efforts and focus on strengthening women’s movements to help lead the charge for social change on the most pressing issues of our time.
Her Wellness Journey
Our work is not limited to running the helpline, we undertake various social and educational initiatives to strengthen and empower Muslim women. In 2022, Nisa Helpline kick started it’s collaborative series with Bell Lets Talk on ‘Her Wellness Journey.’
We hosted two virtual workshops aimed at improving Muslim women’s social support, self-esteem, and emotional well-being. Each workshop offered a solution-based approach, practical tools and resources that benefits her. To watch the workshops and learn more about upcoming ones, click the button below.
Real Stories. real impact
“Starting university is an exciting journey that opens many doors for one’s future. And as Rabia1 was preparing for this new life chapter, she lost a parent to cancer.
Rabia called Nisa Helpline because she needed someone to talk to and process what she was experiencing. Overcome with grief and the stress of financial hardships to support her family while attending university full-time led her to sleep deprivation and failing grades. Our peer counsellor acknowledged Rabia’s feelings and discussed ways she could prioritize her mental health by taking a break from school. Towards the end of the call, Rabia found the strength to move forward with coping skills to manage life’s challenges.”
Your support can help women like Rabia in their difficult times and provide a safe space for healing.
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