Our hearts remain heavy and our ardaas remains directed to the victims and survivors of the grotesque mass violence in Indianapolis last week. Sikh Family Center has immediately circulated collaboratively created resources on mental health responses and recovery. These are being distributed on the ground in Indiana and across the country, wherever community members are feeling triggered
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Resources
Family Violence Resource Guide for Gurdwaras
Gurdwaras can commit to taking small steps that are firmer, safer, and more consistent. We know gurdwaras provide essential inspiration and support. We also know that gurdwaras cannot be expected to do everything. Still, with the danger of family violence ever-present in our sangats, gurdwaras must respond in a deliberate, pre-planned, and consistent manner to
Sehj Series Presentation
This workshop has been designed with the intention of trauma-centered education & violence prevention. Please complete the form below to access materials for the workshop, free of any charge. The responses provided in this form will be kept confidential and used for internal purposes only.
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MAKE A DONATION – WE ENSURE YOUR CONTRIBUTION GOES FAR Sikh Family Center751 Laurel St. #410San Carlos, CA 94070 SUPPORT US TODAY. DONATE NOW! HERE IS WHAT YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION CAN HELP COVER: Motel vouchers for a woman having to leave an abusive situation Emergency aid to a family facing
Violence Prevention Resources
Child abuse: National Child Abuse Hotline1.800.4.A.CHILD (422.4453)www.childhelpusa.org Domestic Violence: The National Domestic Violence Hotline1.800.799.SAFE (7233)thehotline.org Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Youth: GLBT National Help Center, Youth Talkline1.800.246.PRIDE (7743) Rape/ Sexual Assault: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)1.800.656.HOPEwww.rainn.org National Sexual Assault Hotline800-656-HOPE, Option #1 (24 hours) Suicide: National
Empowering Children: Two videos to help develop body autonomy.
My Body Is Mine and So Is My Mind by Aekash Singh and Arzoe Kaur “My Body Is Mine and So Is My Mind!” are two self-empowerment videos in English created by kids for kids to increase awareness of their own bodily autonomy and integrity. The video encourages children to
Sikh Parents Respond to SFC’s Call: Talking to Kids About Safety
In response to Learn More & Take Action Against Child Sexual Abuse.Thank you for sharing how you discuss child safety at home with your children. Molina Kaur (mom) in Punjabi Ajeet Kaur (mom) in English
Mormons Suspend Worship, Buddhists Livestream Services Over Coronavirus Fears
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., houses of worship have had to make quick and often unprecedented changes to faith practices. …Sikh Gurdwaras…Worship services in Sikh gurdwaras are usually followed by langar, a free community meal offered to anyone who needs it. The meal is prepared by volunteers and
Our Growth and Motivation
It’s Time To Grow! Support Us Today! Donate Now! The need for community-based, culturally humble, Punjabi-specific resources and interventions for our community far exceeds what any current Sikh organization can meet. SFC needs to build capacity to provide these necessary services. We are fundraising to hire an Executive Director (ED) who can take further
Mental Health
Mental Health and Critical Conversations Help can be closer than we think. And we all need some from time to time. Yet, there may be barriers that feel insurmountable. SFC works to bring critical conversations and resources to the community. “You know, we say ਮੇਰੀਆਂ ਲੱਤਾਂ ਦਰਦ ਹੋ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਜਾਂ
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