Our Work
Established in 2024, the Assyrian Chaldean Syriac Mental Health organization aims to create a supportive ecosystem that promotes mental health and well-being, fosters resilience, and supports healing and recovery for individuals and families within these communities.
This framework can be expanded with specific initiatives, programs, and strategies as the organization develops its operational plans and activities. With the initiative being in its inception, ACSMH aspires to create and cohost R.E.A.C.H. collaborations and surveying with up to four diaspora or homeland organizations a year.
01
Mar Narsay Youth
We conducted our first mental health conference titled "Know Yourself, Know Community" at the Mar Narsai Church in Duhok where we informed many of the youth of the current level of awareness and resources within the community.
02
ASA Chicago
We collaborated with ASA Chicago and conducted a hybrid conference where ASA members met at Skokie library and individuals from all around the world also joined via video chat to participate in our event.
03
Assyrian Convention Mental Health Panel
Assyrian Convention Mental Health Panel Presentation in Orlando, Florida. The first event of its kind. ACSMH delivered a presentation on the resources available for help and the necessity of this topic of awareness and study within the community alongside brilliant mental health professionals including doctors, clinicians, and social workers.
04
Overdose Prevention Event
In collaboration with Niles Family Services ENGAGE, Family Guidance Centers Chicago, the offices of Illinois Congressmen Ram Villivalam and Mike Kelly, and local advocates and opioid survivors, we came together to empower the Niles community with lifesaving skills.
Attendees learned how to recognize and reverse opioid overdoses, gained insight into local resources, and engaged with state leaders and legislators.
05
Middle Eastern Studies Association Conference
Speaking on behalf of the Assyrian Studies Association on research based findings discussing Navigating Assyrianess: Symbols, Politics, and Identity in the 21st century at the Middle Eastern Studies Association Conference.