About Us
The focus of Sukoon Healing of the Minds is to bridge the gap in providing culturally informed resources and mental health services to the Minnesota community.
Shabaz’s dream was to become a doctor and he did everything he could to accomplish it. He aspired to help others before himself, and studying to be a doctor was a natural choice. His belief in the importance of taking care of others inspires us every day to work to improve the health and wellness of our community.
• HONORING THE LIFE OF •
SHABAZ HUSSAIN
25th December 1992 - 25th February 2014
Our Journey
By remembering our purpose in life and who we serve, the foundation of the Dr. Shabaz Charity Group’s mission began in March 2019 as an organization to honor and preserve the loving memory of the dreams and aspirations Shabaz wanted to pursue. He genuinely believed in the importance of taking care of others, and his passion is what inspires our mission to work towards improving the health and wellness of our community.
The Dr. Shabaz Charity Group devoted the first two years to community need based projects and connecting with local community members and leaders. In late 2021, it became clear that the Minnesota community was lacking a platform for Mental Health Resources and Support. Shifting the focus to Mental Health became eminent, therefore Dr. Shabaz Charity Group has rebranded in and is now known as Sukoon Healing of the Minds.
Who We Are
Sukoon Healing of the Minds is a Mental Health nonprofit organization that aims to provide support and resources for the minds in distress. It’s designed to help individuals cope with issues including: depression, anxiety, mental health, domestic violence, drugs, substance abuse, suicide, and several other struggles of life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create specialized programming, bring cultural awareness, and provide resources to strengthen the mental, physical and emotional health and wellness of our community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to continuously address the evolving needs of our community and make culturally competent holistic healing accessible to all
Our Values
H.E.A.L.I.N.G
Hope- We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness and the potential in all of us. We strive to identify and actualize the unique hope present in each individual and support them to reach their full potential.
Empowerment- We promote confidence, self-efficacy and self care. We also seek to share the power of information and knowledge through education and awareness.
Authenticity- We show up with our full selves and applaud transparency and vulnerability. We do what we say we do, show up for the hard conversations with courage, and commit to engaging in the difficult work with integrity.
Listening- We give our focus and attention to those who ask, and we encourage anyone seeking support to reach out, we are here to listen.
Inclusion- We assure a culture of inclusion and equity by honoring and respecting the unique diversity and the experience of every person and group. We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
Non-judgemental- We are here to create a safe space that allows any and all individuals to speak freely without being exposed to stigma, discrimination, criticism, harassment, or any other emotional or physical harm. We are a Judgment Free zone and accept all who cross paths with us for who they are, as they are.
Guidence- We provide resources for anyone seeking guidance through others or for those who want to discover tools to guide themselves.
Sukoon Staff and Leadership Team
Board Members
Aisha Khan
Aslam Hussain
Guisell Ayala
Meher Iqbal
Sobia Sarwar
Zeenath Sami
Sabah Khatoon
Sarah Siddiqui
Suad Ismail
Suheila Musani
Uzair Qureshi
Advisory Board
Ahmed Idris
Khadijah Malik
Maher Mahmood
Mohammed Hanif Bagha
Committees
Mental Health Professionals Advisory Committee
Religious Leaders Advisory Committee
Staff
Kausar Hussain- Executive Director
Fatima Bagha- Development & Training Manager
Sidhra Musani- Program Manager
Guisell Ayala - Office Admin & Finance Manager