Other Resources
Substance Abuse
youth.gov | youth.gov/youth-topics/substance-abuse
Youth.gov offers a variety of youth-friendly resources on substance abuse.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | www.samhsa.gov
SAMHSA and NIHM offer a resource to search for local treatment providers for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment based on your zip code.
SAMHSA also offers a 24/7 hotline to discuss issues you or a friend are experiencing, as well as provide referrals to local supports. Free and confidential information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | 1-800-487-4889 (TDD)
Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
love is respect | www.loveisrespect.org
Call: 1.866.331.9474 | TTY: 1.866.331.8453 | Text: loveis to 22522
Love is Respect contains a variety of self-help quizzes and articles on healthy relationships and identifying problem behaviors in intimate relationships. A 24/7 online chat is also available.
national network to end domestic violence | nnedv.org
U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224
One Love | www.joinonelove.org
One Love provides resources on identifying healthy and unhealthy relationships for a variety of ages, including accessible educational resources and workshops.
manavi | www.manavi.org
National 24hr Hotline: (732) 435-1414
Manavi seeks to end gender-based violence in the South Asian community, and features a 24hr hotline as well as multi-unit safe-house in the NJ/NY area. They also offer a variety of additional services including legal clinics and court accompaniments, caseworkers, counseling, and sexual assault support groups.
Indu Empowers Now also offers a detailed listing of a variety of South Asian domestic violence organizations across the United States.
Racial Discrimination/ Hate Crimes
Racial Equity Resource Guide | www.racialequityresourceguide.org
W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Racial Equity Resource Guide is a comprehensive directory of organizations across the country committed to racial equity. The registry allows you to sort by state, area of focus, and a variety of issues such as education, immigration, and advocacy. The website also includes a variety of workshops and guides including on racism, youth dialogue, and social/economic opportunities.
SAALT Tracking Hate Crimes
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) has been tracking incidents of hate and violence against South Asian, Sikh, Muslim, and Arab Americans since 2015, including expanding for COVID-19 specific hate. You can submit anonymously here, including monthly posted summaries.
Disordered Eating
National Eating Disorder Association | www.nationaleatingdisorders.org | 1-800-931-2237
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Neurodiversity
South Asian Autism Awareness Centre | saaac.org
SAAAC, the South Asian Autism Awareness Centre, was created as a direct response to the growing need for awareness, as well as support, for South Asian families impacted by ASD and related developmental disorders and uses a culturally sensitive approach to supporting families with ASD by offering services and raising awareness.