Services provided are diverse and are created to meet an individual’s specific need. ASHA-Ray of Hope exists to connect victims of Domestic Violence within the South Asian community to help, assistance and resources that already exist in the mainstream. Instead of duplicating efforts and depleting resources, we work and partner with programs already in place in the City, County and State government. What makes our services unique and one-of-a-kind, is our understanding of South Asian culture and our knowledge of South Asian society, customs and traditions. The counseling that our clients receive is cultural sensitive and is catered to each individual’s specific needs. ASHA-Ray of Hope's client services include but is not limited to the following:

• Counseling by Licensed Professional Counselors
• 24-hour Crisis Line maintained by a Licensed Professional Counselor
• Interpretation services in several South Asian languages for official and day to day activities
• Transportation for clients
• Referrals to appropriate legal services
• Assisting clients in accessing necessary resources in the community

In addition to assisting domestic violence victims directly, ASHA-Ray of Hope aims to educate the community about existence, prevalence and prevention of domestic violence through newsletters, meetings, films, plays, media appearances, training and participation in other community and group activities. Some of ASHA’s activities include:

• Spreading Awareness by
  Participating in local community festivals
  Advertising in local community directories.
  Utilizing media tools: website, email, TV and news media,
  & Publishing Newsletters
• Knowledge Sharing/Continuing Education by
  Organizing Speaker Events
  Organizing Film Festival including peer group discussions &
  Community Resources/Networking
• Fundraising/Financial Support

To date, ASHA-Ray of Hope has provided services to many many victims and spent countless hours counseling, educating, empowering and supporting them. Over the last six and a half years, request for services has grown manifolds. Since 2009, our counselors have spent nearly a thousand hours working with clients and providing assistance and guidance as needed. ASHA-Ray of Hope is grateful to the local South Asian community for their support and well wishes. Over the years, the community has responded with open arms to our requests for assistance. Over the years, approximately $ 50,000.00 has been obtained as donations and a large amount of the funds are directly utilized for client assistance.