Mental Health

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)

ACRS promotes social justice and the well-being and empowerment of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other underserved communities – including immigrants, refugees, and American-born – by developing, providing and advocating for innovative, effective and efficient community-based multilingual and multicultural services. ACRS services are available by appointment only.

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Asians for Mental Health

The Asians for Mental Health Directory ’s services are for the members of the AAPI community seeking to improve their mental health. In the directory you can search by state. On profiles, you can find contact information, specializations, practice details and more. It is recommended to confirm credentials and qualifications yourself.

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Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA): “Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders”

The ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America) can be a valuable source for everyone with its mission to “prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression.” It also has a webpage dedicated to Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders. On this resource page, you can find yearly trending articles, infographics, ADAA member relevant resources, and AAPI provider directories.

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South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network (SAMHIN)

The SAMHIN (South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network)’s services can apply to and especially benefit the South Asian community in the United States. On its provider directory, which currently has 248 providers listed, you can search by location, name, and category. On professional profiles, you can find hours, financial information, contact information, and more. It is a recommendation to call the provider to confirm information such as accepted insurance.

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National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA)

The National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) ’s services can apply to and benefit especially AAPI with its mission to “promote the mental health and well being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.” The NAAPIMHA provides training, resources ( for all 50 states), advocacy opportunities, and has been involved in numerous projects.) The AANHPI Service Provider sheet provides resources listed for all 50 states. Organization, addresses, phone numbers, and websites are listed.

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Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)

The Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC) ’s services can apply to and benefit especially AAPI with its mission to “normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community.” Within the site there is a U.S and Canadian therapist directory. On these directories there are detailed filters such as by issue, age group, finance information, modalities, and more. On the therapist profiles, there is detailed information. There is also a resource/ org directory that can be searched by location or category

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Asian American Psychological Association: AAPA Fellows

The Asian American Psychological Association advocates “on behalf of Asian Americans as well as advancing Asian American psychology”. The association is for candidates who fulfill the minimum requirements and have outstanding impact/scholarship contributions to Asian American psychology. The work done by it’s members positively impacts and supports Asian Americans psychology. Within AAPA there are 8 divisions, including one on multiracial and adopted Asian Americans which seeks to 1) connect individuals so that we might better serve our communities, and 2) develop a home and community for adopted and multiracial Asian Americans within AAPA.

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GoodTherapy

GoodTherapy’s services can apply to and benefit everyone. You can find AAPI therapy through this site through filters. GoodTherapy is noted for being accessible anywhere. In the directory you can search by zip, city, treatment type, name, and organization. In a therapist profile you can find finance information, if telehealth is available, services, services, and more.

Headway

Headway’s services can apply to and benefit everyone. You can find AAPI therapy through this site through filters. Headway is also noted for its goal of “building the first asset-free national network of therapists who accept insurance”. You can search by location, concerns, and insurance carrier information. In a therapist profile you can learn more about the professional’s specializations, insurance information, schedule, and more.

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Unmute

Umute has an emphasis on serving/benefiting traditionally muted or marginalized communities with an aim on de-stigmatizing mental health. In its search directory you can search by state and insurance provider. In a therapist profile you can learn about their focus areas, treatment modalities, finance information, and more in their bio.

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