If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and substance use, you are not alone. Reaching out for support can feel difficult, but it is an important first step toward healing.

SAMHIN is here to help you access culturally responsive mental health support within the South Asian community. We can help you find local resources and navigate the mental health system. You can also view some frequently asked questions about mental health.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Need help now? If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – available 24/7). If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Find a Mental Health Provider

Looking for a therapist, psychiatrist, or counselor? Use our Mental Health Provider Directory to find culturally responsive providers who understand the South Asian experience. You can search by location, language, specialty, insurance accepted, treatment approach, and more.

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Talk To Someone

SAMHIN offers a free, confidential HelpLine to help navigate mental health concerns. A trained staff member or a mental health clinician will help you get support, guidance, information and, if needed, a referral to a culturally-competent mental health clinician in your area.

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Explore Resources

We offer a range of mental health resources tailored to the South Asian community, including support groups, crisis resources, substance use support, family and community resources.

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Join a Support Group

You are not alone in your experience. SAMHIN offers peer-led support groups for individuals navigating challenges such as grief and loss, substance use, divorce and life transitions, young adult mental health.

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