substance use
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.