Behavioral Health Resources To Foster Resilience after a Tragedy

Responding to the Orlando Community Tragedy Behavioral Health Resources To Foster Resilience The emotional toll from the mass shooting earlier this week in Orlando, Florida, continues to resonate both locally and nationwide. Following a tragedy of this magnitude, mental health support can make a substantial difference in beginning to heal a traumatized community. SAMHSA has tools and resources to support survivors, community members, responders, and behavioral health providers to foster recovery and resilience. Click here for resources for Survivors and Community Members. Connect to Crisis Counseling via Phone or Text The toll-free Disaster Distress Helpline offers immediate assistance for those…

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Thank You for joining us at the Mother’s Day Luncheon

All Our Brothers and Sisters 5th Annual TMWF Mother’s Day Luncheon   We would like to thank everyone who joined us at our Mother’s Day Luncheon. Thank you to Rabbi Elana Ann Zelony, Shaykh Omar Suleiman, Rev. Dr. Michael W. Waters. We hope you were inspired by these great panelists as much as we were! Rabbi Elana Ann Zelony, Rev. Dr. Michael W. Waters,and Shaykh Omar Suleiman We are honored and blessed that we have such incredible great support! Thank you again for playing an important role in building peaceful communities.   With the theme, “All Our Brothers and Sisters,” the 5th…

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TMWF Featured as a Success Story by US Department of Health and Human Services

A Texas Foundation with Muslim Roots Promotes Violence-Free Homes for All Amaya* came to the United States with her three children, seeking asylum because of the severe abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband in her country of origin. Other providers gave her resources regarding pro bono legal services, but no one actually helped her because her case was complex. Mahira* feared she’d never get her seven children back after they were removed by Child Protective Services (CPS). She was also fearful because when her children were first removed, they were separated, and one was molested in foster…

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TMWF featured on “Plugged in to DFW” on CBS

  TMWF’s Executive Director Hind Jarrah, Ph.D. and Chief Operating Officer, Mona Kafeel, were recently interviewed on CBS “Plugged in to DFW” show by Karen Borta. We are thankful to the producers and reporters for highlighting how our programs are fulfilling the critical need of our community and society at large. Below are the links for the 4 segments of the show: Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4  

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“If escaping abuse was so simple” – Mary’s story of survival

  Mary*, is an American born woman married to a Middle Eastern man, and a mother of 3 girls who used to live overseas. When one of her daughters moved to Texas to continue her studies, the family decided to pay her a visit. During this trip, Mary’s husband became very abusive. It escalated into a very dangerous situation and Mary and her daughters were forced to seek safety at the Peaceful Oasis Emergency Shelter. The family became very depressed and they lost all hope after realizing that they would no longer be able to return to their home. The…

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