Afghan Refugee Resettlement Services & Resources
These resources have been thoughtfully compiled to provide comprehensive support for the Afghan community, spanning from local services to insightful literature, affirming their experiences and addressing their needs.
Mental Health Services (WA/Seattle)
Lutheran Community Services Northwest: They offer refugee resettlement and services including counseling, psychiatry, group therapy, and assimilation therapy.
Sound Health (Northgate): They offer Behavioral Health Services, Crisis Services, Multicultural Counseling Services, Vocational Services, Rehabilitation Services, Counseling, Psychiatry and Group Therapy.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers: They offer behavioral health services and many other services with multiple locations in the state. Great resources. They will be able to guide you towards specific resources for Afghan needs.
National & Online Resources
Crisis Services: Text or call 988 if in crisis
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for 24/7, 365-day-a-year service. This is a confidential, free helpline for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. They can provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Recommended Books
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
This is a tale of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against Afghanistan's tumultuous history. While it's not directly about assimilation in the U.S., Hosseini's subsequent novels often touch upon themes of displacement and identity.
"A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
This novel tells the story of two Afghan women from different backgrounds and generations whose lives intersect. Themes of resilience and hope are prominent.
"And the Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini
This book delves into the many ways families love, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another. It spans continents and generations, and it touches upon themes of migration and identity.
"The Favored Daughter: One Woman's Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future" by Fawzia Koofi and Nadene Ghouri
This is the memoir of Fawzia Koofi, the first woman to be elected the Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament. It offers insights into the challenges faced by women in Afghanistan.
"The Bookseller of Kabul" by Åsne Seierstad
While written by a Norwegian journalist, this book provides an intimate look into the everyday life of an Afghan family.
"The Other Side of the Sky: A Memoir" by Farah Ahmedi
This is a memoir of a young Afghan girl's tragic life in war-torn Kabul and her discovery of a new life in America.
"The Sky of Afghanistan" by Ana A. de Eulate and Sonja Wimmer
A beautifully illustrated children's book that gives a hopeful message about the dreams of Afghan children.
"Green Card & Other Essays" by Áine Greaney
While not specifically from an Afghan perspective, this book offers a series of personal essays on the immigrant experience in the U.S., which might touch upon universal feelings of displacement and assimilation.
"The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk.
This is a comprehensive overview of how trauma impacts the mind and body and ways to heal.
"Refugee and Immigrant Mental Health: A Best Practices Guide" by Laurence J. Kirmayer.
This guide provides a deep dive into the unique needs of immigrant and refugee populations.
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