Can Science Warn of the Next One? An Expert Explains the Unanswered Questions After Nepal’s Deadly Disaster

The devastating floods and cascading debris flows along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridors have raised urgent questions about what triggered the disaster, how climate change may be altering risks in the Himalayas, and whether technology can provide communities with more time to escape future events.

In this episode, host Baron Carr speaks with Dr. Berry about domestic violence and mental wellness in Queens. The conversation explores the impact of domestic violence on individuals, families, and communities, as well as the connection between safety, trauma, and mental health.

Dr. Berry shares insights on recognizing warning signs, understanding the emotional and psychological effects of domestic violence, and the importance of seeking support and accessing available community resources.

This thoughtful conversation highlights the importance of awareness, compassion, and access to mental-health and support services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Queens.

NepYork Podcast | Host: Baron Carr
GUEST
Dr. Berry — Medical Director, Maternal, Infant, and Domestic Violence Mental Health Services
at NYC Health + Hospitals

RESOURCES & SUPPORT
CRISIS HOTLINES (24/7)
NYC Domestic Violence Hotline (Safe Horizon)
1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
Or dial 311 and ask for "the hotline"
Translation in 25+ languages
NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline
1-800-942-6906
Advocates available in 170+ languages
TTY/Relay: 711
NYS OASAS HOPEline (Substance Use Referral)
1-877-8-HOPENY (846-7369)
Or text HOPENY (467369)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Routes to NYC Well for NYC callers

NYC FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS
Operated by Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV). Free,
confidential, multilingual services for adult and youth survivors — no insurance or immigration
status required.
Services include:
 Social, legal, and mental health services
 Criminal justice advocacy
 Orders of Protection assistance
 Civil-legal and immigration legal options
 Personalized risk assessment & safety planning
 Mental health care via Health + Hospitals DV Mental Health Team
LOCATIONS & PHONE:
Location Address Phone
Manhattan 80 Centre Street, 5th Floor (212) 602-2800
Brooklyn 350 Jay Street, 15th Floor (718) 250-5113
Bronx 198 East 161st Street, 2nd Floor (718) 508-1220
Queens 126-02 82nd Avenue, Kew Gardens (718) 575-4545
Staten Island 126 Stuyvesant Place, 1st Floor (718) 697-4300

CULTURAL RESOURCES
WomenKind (formerly New York Asian Women's Center)
 24/7 Multilingual Hotline: 1-888-888-7702
 Website: www.womankind.org
 Confidential support for Asian survivors of gender-based violence
 Services in 18+ Asian languages
 Supportive counseling, wellness groups, legal assistance, emergency housing

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT RESOURCES

Home+
 Free home security and safety resources for DV/GBV survivors
 Personal emergency response devices ("alarm systems")
 For people who do not want to enter shelter
Abusive Partner Intervention Programs
 Trauma-informed healing, reflection, and accountability programs
 Model: "Respect and Responsibility" (multi-week intervention)
 Case management, counseling, supportive services
 Available for both adults and youth
 Visit www.nyc.gov/endgbv for more
NYC Health + Hospitals
 Free mental health services for DV survivors
 Accessible regardless of insurance/immigration status
 Tagline: "Care for everyone, no exceptions"
 Services: in-person, telehealth, or shelter-based

GUIDES & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Quick Guides on Supporting Survivors:
 How to Help a Person Experiencing Abuse — ENDGBV
 Support Others — NYC Hope
 Recognize Signs — NYC Hope
 Helpers: So You Want to Stage an Intervention? — National DV Hotline
Comprehensive Guides:
 Safety Planning and Intimate Partner Violence: A Toolkit for Survivors and Supporters
 Survived and Punished (advocates for criminalized survivors)
 It Takes a Village, People! Advocacy, Friends and Family & LGBT Survivors of Abuse
— The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

In this episode, we sit down with immigrant entrepreneur Dharma Bhattarai to explore his inspiring journey of building a life and business in a new country. Dharma shares the challenges he faced as an immigrant, the resilience it took to overcome obstacles, and the lessons he learned along the way.
We also dive into his successful restaurant venture, The Breakfast Club, and how he turned his passion for food and hospitality into a growing chain. Beyond business, Dharma opens up about the personal experiences, values, and defining moments that shaped his path.
This conversation is full of real stories, practical insights, and motivation for anyone navigating entrepreneurship, immigration, or life transitions.
Tune in for an honest and uplifting story of grit, growth, and success.