Is there someone I can connect with for support?
Yes! The Green Room offers drop-in counselling and consultation for University of Alberta students, high school students, Muslim youth, and young adults in Edmonton.
We can also connect you with a member of IslamicFamily’s team of professional counsellors for ongoing support.
Learn more below!
Your Path to Well-being with Ibrahim Long, Youth Wellness Manager & Chaplain
As a registered social worker and professionally trained chaplain, Ibrahim brings a wealth of experience in fostering holistic well-being. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by youth, Ibrahim is committed to providing support tailored to your individual needs.
He holds academic degrees in religious studies (BA, MA), a Graduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy (GCIC), a Master's in Social Work (MSW), and has been clinically trained in spiritual care and counselling. In addition to his professional education, Ibrahim studies Islam in a traditional manner with contemporary teachers and scholars.
Ibrahim’s approach is compassionate, nonjudgemental, and rooted in traditional Islamic spirituality and a psychological understanding of well-being, healing, and growth.
Drop-In Counselling & Consultation
Access counselling in a way that works for you.
In addition to our Green Room Drop-In Counselling services, IslamicFamily offers other culturally sensitive and Islamically-integrated mental health support to help individuals and families face challenges with care and dignity.