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The ACCC has compiled a list of community resources geared toward the needs of Arabs and Arab Americans in the Bay. The list is always in the process of being revised, so please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with suggestions. To download the PDF, click here.
CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Arab Cultural and Community Center www.arabculturalcenter.org Bilingual Arabic/English Arabic classes for children and adults, cultural programming, annual festival
Arab Film Festival
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Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley ( AACC-SV ) 3952 Twilight Drive Bldg 2
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American Muslim Intent on Learning and Activism (AMILA) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Works with organizations that promote interests of American Muslims in a way that is constructive and pro-active through education, art and discussion forums.
Islamic Network Group (ING)
www.ing.org
Iraqi Community Association Bilingual Arabic/English
Jordanian American Association
Lebanese American Association Bilingual Arabic/English
National Association of Arab Americans
Muslim Film Festival Phone: (408) 910-4884
Rumi Bookstore www.rumibookstore.com
Ramallah Club of San Francisco
Bilingual Arabic/English
Syrian American Association
Zawaya http://zawaya.org/site/ Zawaya is a nonprofit tax-exempt organization, dedicated to preserving, promoting and presenting Arab American’s cultural heritage through music and art.
CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Bilingual Arabic/English
Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) Bay Area www.cair-net.org Bilingual Arabic/English if given advanced notice
Equal Rights Advocates Language Line
Grassroots Organizers from the Muslim and Arab Communities (GOMAC)
SOCIAL SERVICES Arab Cultural and Community Center
Bilingual Arabic/English
AYADI Citizenship classes for Arab men and women, who may be illiterate and provides a network of support both inside and outside the classroom environment. Bilingual Arabic/English
Refugee Transitions One-on-one ESL tutoring in home for refugees and low-income immigrants.
Islamic Social Service Association ISSA is an association of Muslims in the social services that publishes small booklets on culturally sensitive practice for several fields including: medical field, mental health etc.)
The Salvation Army
Survivors International-Oakland
Survivor International- SF www.survivorsinti.org
National Network for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (NNIRR)
International Rescue Committee (IRC) San Francisco/Oakland California Arabic speaking volunteers
YOUTH & CHILD SERVICES BANANAS, Inc CALWORKS Eligible Childcare
The Domestic Violence Education and Screening Project Phone Line
Arab Cultural and Community Center www.arabculturalcenter.org Bilingual Arabic/English
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS/HELP LINES
Arab Cultural and Community Center www.arabculturalcenter.org Referrals for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
Asian Women’s Shelter Bilingual Arabic/English
NISA (North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused) Email:
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Bilingual Arabic/English
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS/CENTERS/SERVICES Masjids* (Mosques) Al-Sabeel/Masjid Al-Noor www.alsabeel.org
Islamic Society of San Francisco/Masjid Durasalam
Islamic Society of East Bay
Islamic Center of San Francisco
Masjid Al Tawheed This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.astwheed.jeeran.com Provides the Muslim community with religious and spiritual services as well as educational and referral services.
Muslim Community Association of Santa Clara
Bay Area Islamic Funeral Home
St. Steven’s Antiochian Orthodox Church
St. George Orthodox Church
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
St. Antonios Orthodox Church
St. Thomas More Church www.al-bushra.org OTHER LOCATION: 310 Eight St. Oakland, CA 94607
PHYISICANS & HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
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Dr. William Naber, M.D. General & Internal Medicine-bilingual (Arabic/English)
Dr. Nabeel Nadanat, M.D., F.A.A.P Pediatrician - bilingual (Arabic/English)
Dr. Tali Bashour, M.D.
Mona Marachli, M.S.N., F.N.P. Family Nurse Practitioner working in the family private practice of Lawrence G. Shore, M.D. (Arabic/English)
Sana Elbeshbeshy, M.D. F.A.A.P
UCSF AIDS Health Project Community psychiatry and substance abuse services. HIV testing/counseling Phone Line Translation
HIV/AIDS Resources Community psychiatry and substance abuse services. HIV testing/counseling Phone Line Translation
Nobl Barazangi, MD, PhD Fax: (415) 600-5762
MASSAGE THERAPY Malika Bikri 776 41st Ave., Ste 4)San Francisco, CA 94121 415-350-2105 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
DENTISTS
Sam Khoury M.D.
Dr. Jihad Al-Basha, D.D.S. Bilingual (Arabic/English)
Dr. Mouhannad Al Majdalani D.D.S. Bilingual (Arabic/English)
Eastmont Wellness Center Phone translation
Highland Hospital Dental Clinic Phone translation
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
Dr. Amin Azzam, M.D.
Dr. Jess Ghannam, Ph.D Licensed Psychologist, private practice & UCSF Professor of Pyschology
Karim Dajani, M.A. 1865 Union St. Bilingual (Arabic/English), individual and couples therapy, and forensic evaluations.
Dr. Christine D’Alessandro PsyD Phone: 415.273.9465 Bilingual (Arabic/English)
Dr. Lutfiah (Lucy) Milhem, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist, Private practice Bilingual (Arabic & English) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Resource for clinicians needing clinical advice for Muslim clients
Tala Ghantous This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Bilingual (Arabic/English)
Ruba Otaky Bilingual (Arabic/English)
Laura Farah 510-684-7518
Dr. Gina Grace
TRANSLATORS/INTERPRETERS
Abeer Rafidi 650-525-9896
David Saud Certified Notary
California Translation International
Monadel Herzallah
LEGAL/IMMIGRATION RESOURCES
Family Law:
Hibha Nimr Bilingual (Arabic/English)
To Report Hate Crimes/Discrimination:
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Phone: 408.986.9874 Fax: 408.986.9875
San Francisco Human Rights Commission
Asian Law Caucus This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Khaldoun Baghadadi General negligence, police misconduct, insurance bad faith, medical malpractice and
Law Offices of Haitham Ballout www.visa4us.com Legal assistance regarding personal injury, immigration services, discrimination, & workers compensation.
Immigration: Sliding scale/free AAN: AFRICAN ADVOCACY NETWORK (Amharic, Arabic, Tigrigna, French)
ALC: ASIAN LAW CAUCUS (English)
DSCS: Dolores Street Community Services (English)
Omid Advocates English/Farsi
International Institute of San Francisco Sliding scale Family petitions, U-Visa, VAWA Drop in clinic 1-4 pm Thursdays
International Institute of the East Bay 405 14th St, Ste. 500 Oakland, CA 94612Phone 510-451-2846Fax 510-465-3392www.iibayarea.org BALA: Bay Area Legal Aid1735 Telegraph AveOakland CA 94612510-663-4755baylegal.org 1035 Market Street, 6th Floor San Francisco, CA 94103Telephone: (415) 982-1300 Fax: (415) 982-4243Legal Assistance Line: (415) 354-6360baylegal.org APILO: Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach1121 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103 tel 415.567.6255 fax 415.567.6248 1305 Franklin Street, Suite 410 Oakland, CA 94612 tel 510.251.2846 fax 510.251.2292www.apilegaloutreach.org Private Attorneys: Low Fee or Sliding Scale Christine M. Stouffer (French, inquire for Arabic interpretation)
Mina Litvak (Farsi and English)
Otis Landerholm (English) Spojmie Nasiri (Pashto, Farsi, English)
Fixed Pricing: Banafsheh Akhlagi, Immigration Law Immigration law, special registration, asylum, green card applications and visas
Sami Baakel
LGBTQ RESOURCES
Gay Middle Eastern Men’s Support Group This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.GMEMsf.org
South West Asian North African Bay Area Queers (SWANABAQ) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Rahima Foundation www.rahima.org or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Contributes to the needy families by extending monthly financial assistance, food distrution, zakat (almsgiving) scholarship assistance and car donation.
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LOCAL ARAB CONSULATES Consulate of Egypt
Consulate of Jordan
Consulate of Tunisia
Consulate of Yemen |