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AMALA YOUTH HOPELINE

 

Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed?

You Don’t Have to Face It Alone

 

The Amala Youth Hopeline is a free, anonymous, and confidential space where you can connect with caring peers who truly understand. From everyday stress to bigger struggles, we’re here to listen and support.

Operating Hours:

6 PM – 10 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

855-95-AMALA (26252)

You Are Not Alone

  • Who’s on the other end of the Amala Youth Hopeline?
    Youth volunteers (18–30) trained by mental health pros—there to listen, not judge.
  • What do they do?
    They’re not therapists, but they get it. They provide peer-to-peer support that’s non-clinical, culturally aware, and always backed up by supervisors who can guide them if things get complicated.
  • What can I talk about?
    School stress, anxiety, family stuff, identity, relationships, eating struggles, money worries—whatever’s on your mind.
  • You don’t have to go through it alone. Reach out—someone who understands is ready to listen.

For Youth by Youth

  • The Amala Youth Hopeline is a safe, judgment-free space where Muslim youth can find confidential peer support and resources.
  • Amala was founded by Muslim college students in California who saw the struggles around them and chose to act. After a tragic wave of six youth suicides in just two months in 2015, they created a place of hope, healing, and connection.
  • Our mission is to remind every Muslim youth that support is real, compassion is here, and hope always exists—for today and for the future.
  • We believe silence and isolation only deepen the struggle. Amala ensures every young person feels heard, seen, and supported through life’s challenges.
  • Amala is a program of MAS-Social Services Foundation (MAS-SSF), which also provides counseling, support groups, workshops, and resources for parents and children.

Get Involved

Want to make a difference? Join the Amala Youth Hopeline team!

There are so many ways you can help bring hope to others:

  • Become a Peer Supporter – get trained to answer calls and support fellow youth.

  • Spread the word – share Amala information at events, your mosque, or community spaces like school campus’ and other places youth gather.

  • Support behind the scenes – help with marketing, outreach, or research.

Every role matters. Every phone call matters. By volunteering, you can be the reason someone feels heard and supported.

Take the step:  your compassion and energy can change lives

Make a Difference

Now Recruiting: Amala Youth Hopeline Volunteers

  • Ages 21+ welcome to apply — free training provided to become a Phone Peer Supporter volunteer.

  • Volunteer one to two evenings a week (6–10 PM PT, Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun) — fully virtual with a small stipend.

  • Great opportunity for those interested in social services, mental health, or community support.

  • Join a growing peer support movement and make a real difference.

Apply now: Amala Volunteer Application and email it to amalayouthhopeline@mas-ssf.org with the subject: Amala Volunteer Application. If you’d like more information about Amala or MAS-SSF, email info@mas-ssf.org.

855-95-AMALA (26252)