A Calgary non-profit has launched a new campaign to address the growing need for mental-health support for those in the South Asian community.
"The South Asian community is suffering in silence and it's harming our community," said Nina Saini, executive director of Punjabi Community Health Services .
"Western support systems might make them feel alienated and might not address their concerns from a lens that they're used to, from a cultural lens. So, having that representation really matters." Tania Bhullar is a mental-health counsellor at PCHS and says as soon as she speaks the person's language, they instantly feel more comfortable.
The non-profit offers one-on-one counselling in the areas of mental health, addiction, family enhancement and family violence.Saini says PCHS has seen an increase in demand since 2020, but hopes to reach even more people with this campaign.
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