Draft:Khalil Center
Faith-based mental health organization
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The Khalil Center is a nonprofit mental health and wellness organization that provides psychotherapy and related services using a faith-integrated approach for Muslim communities.[1][2]
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Submission declined on 22 February 2026 by DoubleGrazing (talk).
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Comment: Primary sources do not establish notability per WP:ORG. DoubleGrazing (talk) 07:56, 22 February 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Khanfahadh (talk) 03:53, 22 February 2026 (UTC)
| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Hooman Keshavarzi |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
Area served | North America |
| Services | Psychotherapy; psychiatric services; community education |
| Website | khalilcenter |
History
The organization was founded in 2010 by clinical psychologist Hooman Keshavarzi.[3]
In 2018, Religion News Service reported on efforts to establish a Los Angeles-area branch of the Khalil Center and described the clinic as using a faith-based approach that integrates Muslim theological concepts with psychological care.[2]
PBS NewsHour described the Khalil Center as having branches in multiple North American cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and Toronto.[1]
Approach
PBS programming about mental health disparities and culturally responsive care has featured the organization in the context of integrating faith-based concepts into clinical treatment.[3]
Services
Coverage
In 2021, PBS (Mysteries of Mental Illness) published a segment describing Khalil Center as part of a broader discussion on barriers to mental healthcare and the need for treatment models that integrate faith and culture.[3]
In 2018, Religion News Service described the organization while reporting on mosque-based and community-based mental health initiatives in the U.S.[2]
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