"Institut pour la Santé Mentale Muslmane"
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 need 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 Muslims to seek help, gain knowledge, and find strength in their mental health journey.
Our Mission
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
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Cast vision: Inspire and encourage excellence, innovation, and collaboration for healing, resiliency and wellness.
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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.
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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
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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 develpment.
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create and share tools and other resources that will enhance learning and understanding
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MEDIA CENTER
Research and Articles
42%
46%
Of Canadians think discrimination against Muslims is "Mainly their Fault"
Of Canadian have an unfavorable view of Islam - more than for any other religious tradition
(Angus Reid Institute)
(Angus Reid Institute)
26%
of Muslims Polled felt that their beliefs were not welcomed in Canadian society
56%
of Canadians believe that Islam suppresses women's rights
47%
of Canadians support banning headscarves in public
(Geoff Robbins/The Canadian Press)
(Angus Reid Institute)
(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)
PAST EVENT(S)
Multiple DatesSun, Jun 23Hilton Suites Winnipeg AirportJun 23, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, 1800 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2, CanadaHope - Helpers - Heling
Sat, Jan 27WinnipegJan 27, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Winnipeg, 850 Pembina Hwy Unit B, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2M7, CanadaStorytelling can also help youth make sense of an experience…or just be a fun and creative outlet
Multiple DatesSun, Nov 13WinnipegNov 13, 2022, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Winnipeg, 1800 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2, Canada