Join us at our next event

Discover upcoming opportunities to connect, learn, and prioritize mental wellness. SAMHIN regularly hosts free, culturally sensitive events across the United States — both virtually and in person at local universities, public libraries, and community centers.

Whether you are looking to attend an educational workshop, access our free and confidential mental health screenings, or connect with our multilingual team of experts, you are always welcome.

Check out our schedule below to find an event near you. We look forward to growing, healing, and breaking the stigma together!

About the Mental Health Screenings
Mental health clinicians and non-clinical volunteers are an integral part of SAMHIN’s outreach team. Clinicians conduct screenings and assessments and provide support and education on mental illness, substance use, treatments, and referrals. Privacy and confidentiality are upheld, ensuring participants feel safe and secure while discussing their mental health concerns. Our team speaks South Asian languages to decrease language barriers. The outreach mental health screenings are great opportunities to raise mental health awareness and educate the community about mental health substance use issues, available resources, and coping strategies. Members of the SAMHIN team speak South Asian languages to decrease language barriers during the screening process.

  • Join SAMHIN in celebrating Diwali this year with a purpose. Join us in raising awareness about mental health and emotional well-being. Stop by to learn, connect, and take part in meaningful conversations that help break stigma and promote mental wellness in our community.

    • October 24 @ 12:30 PM
    • Middlesex County Fair Grounds
  • Coming dressed up in your best outfits for an evening of dancing to the live music at Garba and Dandia. SAMHIN will bring mental health awareness to the festive evening.

    • October 24 @ 6:30 PM
    • West Windsor Athletic Club
  • Rutgers Robert Johnson Medical Students will discuss how to identify depression, help differentiate it from normal sadness of everyday life. They will discuss prevalence, benefits of treatment including medications and psychotherapy and will review available treatments. They will describe how depression can sometimes present has physical symptoms. Presentation will address issues of stigma associated with mental illness and other barriers to help-seeking.

    • October 29 @ 6:00 PM
    • East Brunswick Public Library
  • The SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings. Free educational handouts will be available.

    • November 15 @ 8:30 AM
    • Shree Swaminarayan Temple Secaucus
  • Clinicians from SAMHIN will offer complimentary confidential mental health assessments covering stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug usage, ADHD and so on; and smoking or tobacco consumption. They will be on hand to address your queries, offer guidance, and assist with referrals. Additionally, free informational materials will be provided, and free naloxone nasal spray will be offered. Medical professionals will also be present to administer services such as blood pressure screenings, physical therapy recommendations, eye examinations, and more.

    • November 22 @ 11:00 AM
    • Guruvayoorappan Temple