Seeds of Support

Change takes time. Growth takes time. Rather than rushing the process, we can plant seeds of support when we may need them most. You will find traditional resources such as support groups, therapists, etc., as well as highly accessible media such as books, videos, and podcasts, to support your healing journey.

Our Resources

Traditional Resources

Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating expectations, stigma, or generational differences that often shape mental health in the South Asian community.
These resources are here to make that first step easier.

While community conversations and self-guided tools can offer comfort, professional support provides a deeper level of healing and guidance. Here, you’ll find trusted directories, culturally competent providers, and safe spaces that understand the nuances of your lived experience.

Whether you’re ready to seek professional support, or learn more, this guide is here to help navigate through your mental health journey.

Seeds of Support

This collection of books, journals, and other materials is designed to provide guidance, comfort, and practical strategies for mental well-being, anytime you need them.

While nothing can replace speaking to a trained professional, these resources offer tools for reflection, coping, and growth when immediate help isn’t available. Recognizing that mental health challenges in the South Asian community are uniquely shaped, we’ve also included works that maintain a focus on South Asian themes.

Whether you’re looking to learn, heal, or simply feel less alone, this library is here to support you, day or night.

Traditional

Resources

  • SAMHIN is a non-profit that addresses the mental health needs of the South Asian community in the U.S.

    They host many support groups for South Asians struggling with various mental health challenges.

  • As part of the National Alliance for Mental Illness, SAMHAJ provides education, support, and advocacy for South Asians affected by mental illness.

    They host online support groups, social gatherings, and engage in outreach and education.

  • Manavi is dedicated to ending all forms of violence against South Asian survivors. Staff and volunteers provide services in 14 different South Asian languages.

    Reach out to their multilingual 24/7 hotline at 732-435-1414 or email manavi@manavi.org.

  • Sakhi is dedicated to ending violence against South Asian communities through advocacy and community services.

    Call the Sakhi Helpline (212) 868-6741 Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 am-10 pm. Tuesday, Wednesday, 24 Hours.

  • Directory to find south asian therapists

Seeds of

Support