Alcoholism in South Asians: Myths and Realities
First Presbyterian Church 1295 Oak Tree Road (enter on Middlesex Ave), Iselin, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a special workshop on the myths and realities of alcoholism. SAMHIN panelists will speak about the following topics and then answer your questions. The workshop will be followed by dinner. Cycle of Addiction Drinking in Youth Personal Stories of Drinking Alcohol Consumption in Youth Destructive Consequences of Drinking Treatment Options and Solutions [...]
BAPS Charities Health Fair
BAPS Sri Swaminarayan Mandir (Askshardham) 112 N Main Street, Robbinsville , NJSAMHIN will participate in the BAPS Charities free health fair. Join us if . . . You would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers. You have any questions about loved one's struggles with stress, depression, tension, or alcohol or drug abuse. You have any questions or need advice about [...]
Health Screening and Prevention Fair
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Secaucus 200 Penhorn Avenue, Secaucus, NJ, United StatesJoin Indian Health Camp of New Jersey and Shree Swaminarayan Temple at this free event for the people over age 40 without medical insurance. The following services will be available: basic blood test, electrocardiogram (EKG), eye examination, physical examination, cardiac evaluation and counseling, cancer screening/prevention and education, dental screening, mental health screening, physical therapy, pharmacy [...]
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meeting
First Presbyterian Church 1295 Oak Tree Road (enter on Middlesex Ave), Iselin, NJ, United StatesMany sufferers of alcohol abuse find it very helpful to attend local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. South Asians often avoid attending AA meetings because they feel they do not fit in culturally. To address this cultural need, SAMHIN created South Asian AA meetings. No appointment is necessary – any individual with an alcohol problem [...]