September 4, 2025

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Here are some staggering, sad, hard facts about the prevalence of suicide in the US:

• Americans attempt suicide more than a million times in a year (Centers for Disease Control, 2012)
• Sadly, 90% of those individuals had a diagnosable disorder at the time (Lethbridge-Çejku, Rose, & Vickerie, 2006)

Our Muslim community is not immune. Many of our friends, family, mentors, and leaders struggle silently with suicidal thoughts every day. They are in need of love and support. The stigma around mental health and suicide has prevented much-needed research on the prevalence of suicide within the Muslim community. Each of us can help change that.

The Family & Youth Institute has developed a Prevention Tool Kit, it can be found here:

Download and Share with Family and Friends

Finding Strength and Connection in Challenging Times:

"Reclaiming Belonging and Collective Healing"

Plan to Join this Upcoming CAIR Sacramento Townhall

Featuring MAS-SSF Executive Director Gulshan Yusufzai

This Townhall will bring community members together for an honest conversation on confronting trauma and fostering resilience. We’ll share insights on healing and rebuilding community connections in the midst of today’s divisions.



Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Time: 6:00–8:30 PM 

Location: CAIR-SV/CC Del Paso Office 1616 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento

Potluck sign up: https://bit.ly/47qDOsq

Engaging with Parents & Youths at Middle School Outreach Event

On Thursday, August 28th, MAS-SSF joined families and students at Katherine Johnson Middle School’s “Back to School” night in Sacramento. We were happy to connect one-one with parents, students, and school staff to share information on our services such as newcomer services, youth mentorships, student workshops, school enrollment guidance, and academic support. KJMS serves a largely diverse population encompassing more than 600 students in grades six through eight.

During the event, our team distributed popular giveaways—stress balls, sticky notes, pens, and snacks—while engaging in meaningful conversations with more than 50 parents and students.

School staff also connected with us to discuss the unique needs of multilingual learners and explored ways MAS-SSF and the school can collaborate to help students thrive.

Download our Shifa for Youth Program flyers here in Dari, English and Pashto

Photos from Back to School Night

Help Your Peers. Make a Difference.

Volunteer with the Amala Youth Hopeline.

855-95-AMALA (26252)

Are you over 18 and passionate about mental health

and supporting the well-being of other youths?

Join the Amala Youth Hopeline as a volunteer peer supporter. You will receive free training to become a para-professional peer support provider—equipping you with real tools to help young Muslims facing stress, anxiety, isolation, or other challenges.

MAS-Social Services Foundation is a non-profit that aims to aid families at large

and the Muslim community in particular with their social services needs.

Connect with Us

info@mas-ssf.org | www.mas-ssf.org

(916) 486-8626 | 9 AM - 5 PM

3820 Auburn Blvd. #83 Sacramento, CA 95821