As Daya marks Independence Day this year, we also honor survivors of abuse and violence on their path to freedom.

Daya's statement on the US Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health to eliminate the constitutional right to abortion.

Dr. Nusrat Ameen, Daya’s Senior Director of Legal Services, explains the importance of trauma-focused legal advocacy for survivors of abuse.

Daya’s statement on May 19, 2022 murders in Spring, Texas.

As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, it’s important to take time to learn about our wounds, strengths, and motive to create our own identity

Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health by Mrinal Gokhale This April, Daya teamed up with HAWCYL to gather notebooks and writing...

Sikhi was founded to celebrate the presence of divinity in all humans, but domestic violence is alarmingly prevalent in the Sikh community.

Houston visual artist, Ami Mehta, presents “Still I Rise”, an original digital artwork inspired by stories of survivors & Dr. Maya Angelou.

Heartbreaking images of Ukrainian refugees fleeing violence remind us of the inequitable impact of war on vulnerable populations.

by Rachna Khare, Daya Executive Director As a sophomore in college I was introduced to Robert M Pirsig's classic philosophical book, Zen...

by Mrinal Gokhale For many cultures, holidays are linked to getting a break and spending quality time with family. But the idea of...

Why do people stay in abusive relationships? There’s a lot of reasons, and none of them are the victim’s fault.

A Daya client she shares her experience with the community to uplift the reality of workplace sexual harassment.

by Vikash Ravi, LMSW Daya Counselor A couple of weeks ago, one of my clients got their drivers’ license. When I got the memo, I was...

With the recent legislation passed in Texas, Daya wants to shine a light on how these bills may impact survivors in our community.

Daya Board Member Sandhya Sabhnani discusses her struggle to be seen as an American in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks.

Lakshmy Parameswaran explains how the collective trauma we felt after of 9/11 is similar to the trauma survivors of domestic violence face.

With schools back in session, parents and children prepare for a productive and fun school year by buying the best school supplies and...

An anonymous Daya community member discusses their journey towards becoming a LGBTQ+ ally for a loved one.

By Karuna Antani Read how Karuna used music to help her heal as a public mental health professional, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic

Lakshmy Parameswaran’s article published in 1996 gave voice to cultural-specific issues in our community and inspired the founding of Daya.