What is the Purple Check Mark Project?
We created the Purple Check Mark Project in June 2023 in order to fill the gap/do the work for the Queer Muslim community seeking mental health care from providers that are Muslim and LGBTQ affirming. This project seeks to address the unique needs of folx with intersectional identities who are struggling to find a mental health provider who can validate and honor both their identity as a Muslim and as a member of the LBGTQ community. Too often, we hear stories from queer Muslims that they must hide their identity because they are Muslim. This is not acceptable to us. As such, we created a vetting process that includes an application, thorough assessment of a candidate's credentials, background, experience working with and serving the queer community.
We hope to bring more Muslim identified mental health providers to YOU so that you can make an informed decision about your mental health care and feel seen and affirmed as you navigate any of life's difficulties.
The Endorsement Includes
A 3 year endorsement from MPV.
A position on our website’s Purple Check Mark database of Muslim affirming mental health clinicians.
The opportunity to use the Purple Check Mark as a symbol in your personal advertisements.
Purple Check Mark Database
are you interested in receiving an endorsement?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-Muslim allies apply for the endorsement?
Is the endorsement open to individuals from all over the world?
What is the vision for the future of this project?
Can I apply for this project if I haven’t yet received my license?
Do you offer CEs (continuing education) credits?
Do you have training available to help us be more affirming as therapists?
Is there a cost associated with the application?
Please Note:
If you are in a psychiatric crisis or you think you may have an emergency, please call your doctor or visit the nearest emergency room and seek assistance immediately.
While our vetting process is rigorous and intensive, MPV is not responsible for the conduct or outcome of any treatment by any clinicians listed herein. MPV encourages the community to report back to us should a clinician raise an alarm in any way. Further, although we make reasonable efforts to compile accurate information in our mental health information webpages and to regularly update such information, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content in these webpages is accurate, complete or up to date.
General Limitation of Liability:
By using this website, you agree to absolve MPV of any liability or loss that you or any other person may incur from use of the information, products or materials on this website. You agree that MPV will not be liable to you, or to any other individual, company or entity, for any type of damage, including direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable or consequential loss or damage, for use of or reliance on the information herein.