Counselors Helping (South) Asians / Indians

Counselors Helping (South) Asians / Indians

Welcome

CHAI is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide outreach, referral and educational services to the South Asian community on issues related to mental health and wellness in the Baltimore / Washington metropolitan area. CHAI also works with mental health professionals and social services agencies to increase their cultural proficiency when working with the South Asian community. CHAI's Business Sponsors include Allegis Group Foundation, American Film Institute, Columbia Rotary Club, Eastern Coral Company, and Shopper's Food Warehouse. CHAI's Nonprofit Allies are ASHA, FIRN, IAPA, Kaur Foundation, Muslim Community Medical Clinic, NAMI, SAALT, and SAMHA.

MAIYTRA Quarter Life Challenges Workshop

CHAI partners with MAIYTRA 2010 to bring a South Asian perspective to the "Quarter Life Crisis". [read more]

CHAI Featured on New Website

Executive Director, Razia Kosi, is featured in an exclusive interview.
http://understandmymind.com/giving-back-to-community/may-2010-chai-inc/ [read more]

Director reviews 'Crazy Like Us'

As mental health professionals we are trained to use the DSM IV in order to adhere to standards in our diagnosis of various mental illnesses. The creation of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual was to gather statistical information. We now use the coding standards for health insurance billing and reimbursement. The context and creation of all the DSM publications was and is still currently from a white American middle class perspective. [read more]

Key To A Successful Adolescence

Seminar for international parents and students to learn and understand ways to promote academic and emotional well - being. [read more]

Get To Know CHAI

Get To Know CHAI, Inc. was an exciting and successful event.
Saturday Feb. 27th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities like this one. [read more]