Project Lotus focuses on Asian American mental health advocacy. Their mission is to destigmatize mental health in Asian-American communities by “tackling the model minority stereotype through culturally-relevant education for the community and the empowerment of voices.” Their website features stories from the community, articles, webinars, workshops, and their podcast.
This is a Facebook group for Asians who want to be a part of an online community which focuses on mental health. It’s a private group with 61.6k users and is a safe space. Members are encouraged to share their feelings, thoughts, cultural issues, intergenerational trauma, and other related topics. Comments are heavily moderated with the intention that everyone is treated with respect. Additional resources are provided within the group’s page.
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum’s services benefit the health of the AAPI community. The APIAHF supports the health of the community by influencing policy, mobilizing communities, and strengthening programs and organizations. It’s the oldest and largest health advocacy organization providing policy and political analysis, research, and communication strategies.
This is a website for anyone in the AAPI community who needs to motivate and destigmatize their journey with therapy. The site is packed with therapy testimonials, tips on how to start, and guides to finding a therapist. There’s also a resource page with additional recommended articles, videos, and podcasts.
This article centers around AAPI mental health. It’s full of information with about barriers to mental health care, how to seek culturally-competent care, and also features a resource list.
This article explains how national heritage months impact the health of ethnic populations. Through the Ethnicity and Health in America Series, there are resources given concerning stress and acculturation among Asian-Americans. The article includes additional AAPI resources, too.
This article is for members of the AAPI community who are interested in finding a culturally-competent therapist. The author explains the importance of establishing a safe space for AAPI. These spaces allow AAPI members to freely discuss their experiences and give others recommendations for finding the right therapist. The article also includes a list of recommended therapist directories.
APCTC was established to meet the unique needs of AAPI immigrants and refugees. Their services are available to all ages of the AAPI community in California. They have seven locations that people can call and discuss their needs and goals.
AHS is a healthcare provider that offers a complete range of medical, dental, and mental health services. Asian Health Service (AHS)’s mission is to serve and advocate for the medically underserved, including the immigrant and refugee Asian community and to ensure equal access to healthcare services regardless of income, insurance status, language, or culture.
This organization offers primary medical care, mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, dental services, and more. They have an Asian American specific program in the bay area called Asian American Recovery Services (AARS). This program is dedicated to reducing the impact and incidence of substance in the Asian community in California.
