Asian American Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources For Asian American And Pacific Islander Communities   Here are some resources to help you get through what you need to go through as you don’t need to feel alone as there is help along the way. Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA): dedicated to advancing the mental health and well-being of Asian American communities through research, professional practice, education, and policy, https://aapaonline.org/ Fact Sheets Bullying Awareness Campaign LGBTQ+ Resources Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum: focused on improving the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Website: https://www.apiahf.org/ Community Care Package: COVID-focused weekly digital “community care package” includes inspirational stories, resources in a variety of languages, tools for adjusting and managing mental health, and a platform to share your story/connect with others.  Asian American Health Initiative: part of the Montgomery County Dept of Health & Human Services, but they have a lot of general Asian American resources.Website: https://aahiinfo.org/ Online Photo Novels National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association Directory of Mental Health Service Providers for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (by state) COVID-19 Resources Combating Racism ResourcesWebsite: https://www.naapimha.org/ South Asians Therapists: directory of South Asian therapists, including therapists of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghanistani, and Nepali heritage. Website:https://southasiantherapists.org/ Asian Mental Health Collective: raises awareness about the importance of mental health care, promotes emotional well-being, and challenges the stigma concerning mental illness amongst Asian communities globally. Website: https://www.asianmhc.org/ APIDA Therapist Directory Asians for Mental Health Directory Partnerships And Resources   Mental Health Screening Resources National Asian Women’s Health Organization  National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association    

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