Mental Health and Counseling Clinic
Good mental health is the foundation of all healthy communities, and ours is no exception—unfortunately, immigrant and uninsured populations labor under various stresses that impact their mental health. Our counseling clinic provides free and low-cost counseling for depression, anxiety, and the effects of trauma and family violence. We specialize in counseling for marriage and divorce, parenting, and culturally-specific family system issues. In addition, our volunteer psychiatrists hold a psychiatry clinic to support diagnosis and prescriptions. Escalated cases and psychological assessments are handled as referrals to appropriate providers or agencies.
Dr. Basheer Ahmed established the first Muslim Charitable Mental health services in Texas at the Al-Shifa clinic in 1998.
Incidents of mental health issues are high among immigrants, and very few charitable clinics offer mental health services. The Clinic is staffed by a volunteer psychiatrist, and counselors offer treatment for depression and stress-related anxiety. Patients with more serious mental disorders are referred to local public mental health clinics for more appropriate treatment therapies. Licensed Social workers and volunteer therapists provide counseling services to patients with anxiety disorders, Marital problems, victims of domestic violence, and other mental health issues.
The Mental Health and Counseling Clinic Provides
Low-Cost Counseling
We provide low-cost counseling for depression, anxiety, and the effects of trauma and family violence. We specialize in counseling for marriage and divorce, parenting, and culturally-specific family system issues.
$50 - $70/Session - Sliding Scale
Case Management Services
Refugee Services and Resources
Our Refugee and Social Services are provided through our Social Services clinic. Referrals can be made to agencies and foundations providing help in the form of food, clothing, housing, rental assistance, legal aid, foster care, disability services, and special needs assistance. Translators are available to provide culturally sensitive assessments and support for families that do not speak English.
Refugee Programs:
This education program focuses on how to bridge the gap between two cultures. Assist in obtaining medical care at Al-Shifa clinic or public hospital. Help in applying for Medicaid and getting food stamps as needed. Assist refugees and immigrants in hospitals having difficulties due to cultural and language problems. The program focuses on several topics including Empathy, Feelings & Needs, Behavior, Discipline & Values, Safety, Stress & Anger. The coordinator and the volunteers speak many languages.
Domestic Violence and Crisis Services
We provide crisis intervention services and support victims of domestic violence through case management, culturally competent counseling support, and education through group sessions.
Community Education
Connecting with the community and providing outreach services to raise awareness and community access to mental health services.