Sukoon
سكون
A Muslim-Oriented Platform for Mental Health, Dedicated to Providing the Support You Deserve
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You Are Not Alone
Whether you need to vent, are looking for advice, are anxious, or just need a listening ear, we're here for you. Sukoon provides free, confidential peer-support counseling to Muslims of all backgrounds. Our aim is to provide culturally-competent and non-judgmental support to help you navigate your challenges.
Our support method focuses on active and reflective listening to help you process, explore, and plan around your challenges.
Sukoon's peer counselors are not licensed mental health professionals. If you are in crisis, please call 988 (the Suicide Hotline) or text 741741 (the Crisis Text Line). Additionally, we do not offer religious advice or couseling.
About Us
There is a current dearth in accessible behavioral and mental health support services for Muslims in the United States, despite a growing need for it. Muslim adults are two times more likely to have reported that they attempted suicide than non-Muslim adults. Despite this fact, higher rates of stigma, lower rates of mental health recognition, and general mistrust of mental health professionals have contributed to this gap. We believe that this gap can be bridged by creating a safe, accessible, and culturally-competent space for Muslims to seek support. As rates of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment rise, we believe this is especially important.
Higher Risk
Muslim adults are twice as likely to report suicide attempts compared to non-Muslim adults.
Rise in Islamophobia
The rate of psychological distress and mood disorders has been on the rise as a resutl.
Discrimination in Healthcare Settings
Of Muslims report having experienced some form of discrimination in a healthcare setting.
Want to Volunteer?
We are always looking for volunteers to help us provide support to Muslims in need. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below.
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