- TAMKEEN: The Center for Arab American Empowerment
- 450 81st
- Brooklyn New York 11209
- Phone: 718-701-3005
- Fax: 718-701-1267
- Email: tamkeenus@yahoo.com
- URL: www.tamkeen-us.org
- About Us Historically, the social service needs of the Arab immigrant community have largely been neglected. Language and cultural barriers preclude new Arab immigrants from accessing existing social services provided by city or other service providers. Similarly, lacking the language skills and knowledge/sensitivity to Arab culture has prevented social service agencies from effectively reaching this under-served community. Since 9/11, the social service needs of the Arab immigrant community significantly increased and underscored vital areas where key needs are not being met. TAMKEEN was founded in September 2003 in response to the unmet mental health needs of the Arab immigrant community. TAMKEEN is the first organization of its kind to provide culturally competent mental health services to the nation’s third largest Arab-American population. TAMKEEN’s mental health program aims to assist Arab immigrants acculturate and integrate into American society. Mission Through knowledge, skills and advocacy, TAMKEEN’s mission is to enable Arab Americans to expand their choices, claim their voices, and take their place in American society. Programs Mental Health Youth Leadership Development Community Research
