MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

COPO provides specialized mental health services tailored to the needs of immigrant and underserved communities. We focus on supporting undocumented individuals, seniors, youth, and at-risk adults who often face unique mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and social isolation.

Our Services Include:

  • Individual counseling for undocumented individuals and isolated seniors
  • Youth-focused workshops in schools, including one-on-one sessions for junior high students
  • Mental health listening sessions that offer community members a space for support and healing
  • A 16-week curriculum-based program, developed with the Asian American Federation and CACF, that promotes anti-hate education and emotional resilience

Our services are trauma-informed, community-based, and linguistically inclusive. Counseling is offered in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi to ensure accessibility and trust.

Impact at a Glance:

  • 500 individuals served through one-on-one mental health sessions
  • 700+ youth engaged through group and school-based programming

COPO is committed to breaking stigma and ensuring every member of the community has access to compassionate, culturally relevant mental health care.

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT

OPO’s Women’s Empowerment Program is rooted in the belief that when women are educated, supported, and equipped with the right tools, they can break cycles of oppression and transform not only their own lives, but also their families and communities. This initiative uplifts immigrant and underserved women—particularly from Muslim, Arab, South Asian (MASA), and other culturally diverse backgrounds—who face barriers including poverty, gender-based violence, lack of education, language isolation, and immigration-related vulnerabilities.

Core Services and Initiatives:

Crisis Support and Referrals
Immediate support and navigation for women experiencing abuse, trauma, or displacement. Staff assist with connecting clients to domestic violence shelters, food access, legal aid, mental health services, and immigration resources.

Educational Workshops
Workshops on women’s legal rights, family law, public benefits, self-care, financial literacy, parenting, and housing—offered in English, Urdu, Arabic, and Bengali.

Skills Development and Leadership Training

  • Job readiness support (resume building, interview prep)
  • Digital literacy classes
  • English language tutoring
  • Peer mentoring and confidence-building

 

Health and Wellness Support
Health workshops on reproductive and mental health, chronic illness, nutrition, postpartum care, and stress management—all offered with cultural sensitivity.

Community Building and Peer Support
Safe spaces and peer circles for women to share stories and build long-term sisterhood and mutual support.

Advocacy and Outreach
Women are trained to advocate for themselves in family, legal, and community settings, and to participate in civic leadership and outreach.

Culturally Grounded, Community-Centered
Every aspect of the program is designed with cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect. COPO is a safe, judgment-free space where women are supported without compromising their values, faith, or identity.

Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence

Supporting survivors with compassion, safety, and strength.

COPO’s Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence (DV/IPV) program provides a safe, confidential, and culturally sensitive environment for survivors to seek support, understand their rights, and begin healing. This program is specifically designed for immigrant and minority women who may face unique barriers to safety.

Services Provided:

Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning
Immediate support, risk assessment, personalized safety plans, and emergency resource connection.

Legal Support and Referrals
Help accessing legal services for:

  • Orders of Protection
  • Divorce and custody
  • Immigration relief (VAWA, U-Visa, asylum)

Case Management and Navigation
Assistance with housing, benefits applications, healthcare, and service coordination.

 

Emotional and Mental Health Support
Access to culturally competent counseling and trauma support.

Education and Empowerment Workshops
Topics include abuse awareness, legal rights, financial independence, and parenting.

Confidentiality and Cultural Competence
All services are confidential and delivered with cultural and religious understanding.

Why This Program Matters:
By offering wraparound, trauma-informed services, COPO empowers women not just to escape harm, but to rebuild their lives with autonomy and dignity.

Contact: 📞 718-434-3266
📧 info@copo.org