Somali Wellness
With the specialized aid of Somali-speaking case managers, our Somali Wellness Services aim to offer intensive and regular assistance, connecting Somali families with tailored resources.
- Group sessions in schools for boys and girls
- Social culture support
- Community workshops for prevention
- Individual sessions for acculturation
- Workshops targeting youth prevention
- Assistance with navigation and service connections
- Parenting classes tailored to Somali culture
- Advocacy and dissemination of information for consumers
Engaging with the Somali Community in Central Ohio:
Through the scope of our Somali Wellness Services, we also offer acculturation services in Franklin County, fostering community integration and well-being which underscores the value of our Somali Wellness Services.
Central Ohio is home to one of the largest Somali immigrant populations in the United States, providing unique community support amid specific challenges. Our mental health resources for Somalis address various concerns:
- Limited awareness of mental healthcare services
- Stigma around mental health diagnosis
- Distrust in the system, including fear of CPS involvement
- Misunderstandings about medication
- Denial of child mental health issues
Support group for Somali parents of children with autism spectrum disorders(ASD)
Due to a prevalent lack of understanding within the Somali
community. There exists a significant stigma surrounding disabilities,
which unfortunately persists within Somali culture. While every culture has
its positives and negatives, this stigma tends to ostracize individuals
with disabilities. In Somali culture, there’s a tendency to keep children
with disabilities confined to the home, and it’s not uncommon for families
to focus solely on their non-disabled children, neglecting to acknowledge
those with disabilities. Additionally, there isn’t a specific term in the
Somali language to describe autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Our support group’s primary objective is to educate and enlighten Somali
families in Ohio who have children with ASD through various means such as
outreach, education, and collaboration. Our ultimate aim is to connect
these families with the necessary resources and services, emphasizing the
importance of early intervention and empowering caregivers along the way.