substance use
Events
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South Asian Substance Use Workshop – Jersey City, NJ
Vaibhav 737 Newark Ave, Jersey City, New JerseyThe workshop will increase awareness and understanding of substance use, including alcohol and various legal and illegal drug use, in South Asians. Attendees will learn how to cope with and address substance use in their loved ones.
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Promoting Wellness and Resilience – Preventing Tragedies
ZoomThere is shock and sadness in the aftermath of the tragic death of four individuals (parents and two children) in Plainsboro, NJ. Engineers of the NIT alums are looking for ways to understand this and learn what can be done to prevent such tragedies. The workshop will address anxiety and stress issues, mental illness stigma, domestic violence, and why South Asians are reluctant to seek help when needed.
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Free Mental Health Screening – Evesham, NJ
Indian Cultural Center 820 NJ-73, Evesham, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD, etc. We will answer your questions about mental illness, treatments, addiction, and tobacco use.
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Mental Health Screenings – Port Reading, New Jersey
Gurudwara Dashmesh Darbar 800 Port Reading Ave, Port Reading, NJ, United StatesUnfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Stay tuned.
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Substance Use in Asian Communities and Culturally Relevant 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) Interventions
Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWorkshop will discuss prevalence of substance use in Asian Communities in the U.S. and identify cultural barriers to care. It will address myths, perceptions and challenges in the management of alcohol use in South Asians in the U.S. And, the workshop will also discuss importance of culturally relevant Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for the Asians including South Asian community.
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Mental Health Screenings, Guru Nanak Darbar, Hicksville, Long Island, New York
Guru Nanak Darbar of Long Island 11 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY, United StatesThe SAMHIN team of mental health clinicians will conduct free mental health screenings. Psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers will be available to answer your questions about mental health, alcohol and drug use and provide any advice and referrals needed. Free educational handouts will be made available. You will have a chance to speak with a clinician confidentially and without being judged. Information and Narcan supply will be provided to provided to help prevent opioid overdose deaths.
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South Asian Mental Health Myths and Misconceptions – Plainsboro Public Library
Plainsboro Public Library 9 Van Doren, Plainsboro, United StatesJuly is Minority Mental Health Month. SAMHIN has partnered with Plainsboro Public Library to address issues of many myths and misconceptions of mental health within the South Asian community. Presentations by Dr. Vasudev Makhija and Minoo Christian, MSW will be followed by interactive part of the program. Attendees will be able to ask questions about [...]
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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Princeton, NJ
Durga Mandir 4240 Route 27, Princeton, NJ, United StatesThe SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free mental health screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug use, ADHD, and smoking/tobacco use. The clinicians will be available to answer your questions, address concerns and provide guidance and referrals. Free educational handouts will also be available. Naloxone nasal spray will be available free. Medical teams will provide EKG, blood tests, physical therapy advice, eye exams, etc.
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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Morganville, New Jersey
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesClinicians from SAMHIN will offer free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. They will be on hand to address your queries, offer guidance, and assist with referrals. Additionally, free informational materials will be provided. Free educational handouts will be available. Information and supply of Narcan will be made available to help prevent opioid overdose deaths. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings.
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