Institute for Muslim Mental Health - Canada
HEALING, RESILIENCY, WELLNESS
Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive resources, support, and education to individuals, families, and communities, ensuring that mental health is prioritized and addressed effectively, to meet the specific needs of the Canadian Muslim population through collaboration with mental health professionals, community leaders, and organizations, we strive to create a safe and inclusive space for Muslim Service Providers to seek help, gain knowledge, and find strength in their mental health journey.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our vision is to inspire and encourage excellence, innovation, and collaboration for healing, resiliency and wellness.
Institute Goals
Mandate
The institute will serve as an intermediary; a backbone organization. Rather than providing direct services to vulnerable people, the institute will empower the Muslim community, its partners, and stakeholders in the realm of mental health:
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Centre of Excellence: Coordinating and promoting best services among practitioners and their organizations.
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Hub for Research: A Repository of best practices,a clearing house of information, best practices, and service models from across North America and Europe to develop a Canadian model to address Islamophobia and related issues and impact.
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Islamophobia Resiliency, and Healing: Support victims of hate and violence. Develop and deliver workshops to address islamophobia and research.
The Institute Goals
Vision: Inspire and encourage excellence, innovation, and collaboration for healing, resiliency and wellness.
Goals: Unite efforts of stakeholders within and outside the Muslim community.
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Link partners within and across sectors and disciplines.
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Set up alliances, networks, and joint efforts.
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Implement comprehensive projects that unite efforts among stakeholders, local communities, and across Canada.
Increase efficiency and effectiveness: Promote best practices; replicate and scale effective models of services, such as:
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Wellness programs
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Social Cohesion Initiatives
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Counselling and supports
Educate and Equip Stakeholders:
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Train the trainer; prepare representatives to educate and mentor
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Professional and personal development to fill gaps in knowledge, expertise, and skills development.
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create and share tools and other resources that will enhance learning and understanding
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Advocate against systemic Islamophobia through accredited sector-specific trainings and education about Islam and Muslims.
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Help and facilitate systems navigations with justice, policing, and court systems.
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Establish a Hub for research, a clearing house of information, best practices and service models from across North America and Europe to develop a Canadian model to address Islamophobia and related issues and impact.
MEDIA CENTER
Research and Articles
46%
Of Canadian have an unfavorable view of Islam - more than for any other religious tradition
(Angus Reid Institute)
26%
of Muslims Polled felt that their beliefs were not welcomed in Canadian society
(Geoff Robbins/The Canadian Press)
42%
Of Canadians think discrimination against Muslims is "Mainly their Fault"
(Angus Reid Institute)
56%
of Canadians believe that Islam suppresses women's rights
(Angus Reid Institute)
47%
of Canadians support banning headscarves in public
(Angus Reid Institute)
According to Stats Canada, Islam was the second most commonly reported religion in Canada in 2021, with nearly 1.8 million, or 1 in 20, people. In 20 years, the share of the Muslim population in Canada has more than doubled—up from 2.0% in 2001 to 4.9% in 2021
UPCOMING EVENT(S)
Multiple Dates
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