“The torture and abuse I endured at the hands of the regime brought me to a point where I believed suicide was my only solution. The severity of the torture and delays in receiving surgery left me unable to walk. I had no hope for the future and trusted no one because every time I trusted someone, I was betrayed.

One day, a friend who knew some of my struggles introduced me to Iran House.

For me, the House of Iran was not just a clinic! It felt like entering a new family—a place where I could finally trust again. With their support, I was able to undergo surgery and begin rebuilding my life from the ground up.

Honestly, in one word, the House of Iran has been so vital to my life and health that even my daughter talks about my therapist every day during her playtime. She eagerly awaits our weekly therapy sessions so she can send a kiss to my psychoanalyst.”

— Dariush Omran, former political prisoner

"I am Arsalan, an Iranian atheist who was arrested and tortured in 2015 for expressing my opinions and criticizing the regime of the Islamic Republic. After my release, I fled to Turkey to escape the constant fear of re-arrest and further torture.

For the past ten years, I have struggled with severe mental health issues, battling depression as a result of the torture I endured. Two years ago, I began therapy sessions. Through these therapy sessions, I was able to move away from depression and find a sense of safety. Iran House gave me something I had been longing for—a feeling of home, a house, and a family, as well as the invaluable support of the therapy group.

Now, I feel better about myself and can look at life with a more positive perspective. Iran House helped me develop a healthier outlook on life, and I have been able to distance myself from the overwhelming harsh realities of being a refugee."

— Arsalan, former political prisoner and refugee

"Thanks to the emotional and psychological support I received at Iran House, my condition has improved day by day. Knowing that I am not alone, that I am understood, and that I can express myself freely has helped me come to terms with my past and better accept myself.

My hope for the future has grown immensely. I am deeply grateful to Iran House."

— Ali, former political prisoner

"I am a political prisoner who was imprisoned during Mahsa Amini's revolution. During my imprisonment, I was tortured and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The mental and physical scars left me in constant fear, and I eventually fled Iran to save my life. I could not bear the thought of being killed.

Before finding Iran House, I struggled with suicidal thoughts every day. Iran House revived my will to live. It gave me a sense of hope and support that I had lost entirely.

My name is Davood Hadadi Nya, and I am forever grateful to Iran House for giving me a reason to keep moving forward."

— Davood Hadadi Nya, former political prisoner

"My name is Saeed, and I am part of the LGBTQ+ community—a community that is punishable by death in Iran. I have faced unimaginable challenges, including being tortured and enduring the trauma of three suicide attempts.

With the help of dear Azadeh, I was able to begin overcoming these struggles. They provided excellent emotional support and fully understood me with all my psychological pain. For two years, they provided therapy, bringing peace and security into my life, and they continue to support me to this day."

"During the 2022 Mahsa Jina uprising, I was arrested, tortured, and fled Iran to seek asylum in Turkey, facing immense challenges. Without work or support, I was determined not to burden my retired father, struggling amid Iran's economic crisis. Iran House was a lifeline, helping me find a job and restoring my hope. Now, I dream of escaping Turkey, pursuing education, and one day helping rebuild my homeland, especially Balochistan, when Iran is free. Iran House has given me the belief that this future is possible."