IF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911
Do you feel compelled to hide your caste location due to the fear of being excluded?
Have you experienced the violation of a stranger dissecting your background with calculated questions, all to fulfill their fixation on labeling you with your caste identity?
Do you live in fear of your caste being ‘outed’ to your dominant caste peers and supervisors?
Any of the above can produce stress, overwhelm, and in some cases, trauma. This can affect your mental well being
But, you are not alone. Our anti-caste community is here with you
If you are experiencing the impact of casteism, please call us at 1-844-66-UNITE (1-844-668-6483), or write to us at helpline@akscusa.org
We are here to provide support and an opportunity for dialogue. We will also be able to provide referrals that may help you in your situation which could be caste based discrimination or isolation in employment, housing, domestic, social or community spaces.
We will respect your privacy and protect any personal information you may choose to disclose to us. If the line is busy, please leave a voice message and we will reach out to you as soon as we can. If you choose to be anonymous, please email us at helpline@akscusa.org.
Read other testimonies on the practice of Caste in the USA here.
- While we cannot offer legal advice, we’re more than willing to facilitate a connection with legal experts who can provide help
- Your privacy will be protected by us
If you are facing a crisis and need help immediately, please call, 911, the Suicide Hotline (dial 988), or go to your nearest emergency room
