Campaign: Support for culturally competent mental health care

More research, community outreach, language and access support, diverse providers, and funding are needed on SEAA health and mental health.

Community Dialogue on Mental Health and Wellness Forum

Community Stories, Health, Mental Health and Aging

A Right to Heal: Mental Health in Diverse Communities

California
Year 1 Report with Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County Read the report here Year 1 Mental Health Advocacy Toolkit for Butte County… Report, Health, Mental Health and Aging

Julia’s Story: Overcoming Stigma on a Path to Healing

Community Stories, Health, Mental Health and Aging
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“Pain in the Brain:” Talking about Mental Health

Staff Blog, Health, Mental Health and Aging
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The Right to Heal: Southeast Asian American Mental Health in California

California
In 2019, SEARAC collected almost 250 survey responses from SEAAs across California to share their mental health needs, the challenges they faced in accessing culturally and linguistically appropriate care, and their vision for the mental health system in California. Fact Sheet, Health, Mental Health and Aging
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“The Right to Heal” Report Release Event

California
On March 25, 2021, SEARAC and partners hosted a virtual launch event for our new report, “The Right to Heal: Southeast Asian American Mental Health in California.” Video, Health, Mental Health and Aging
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CA Gov. Newsom Vetoes SEARAC-Sponsored Bill

Press Release, Health, Mental Health and Aging
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Cultural Competence in Mental Health Bill Passes Out of CA Senate Health Committee

Community win occurs during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Press Release, Health, Mental Health and Aging
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Intergenerational Trauma and Southeast Asian American Youth in California

California
Retraces how the unique historical war trauma in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam and growing up in low-income neighborhoods contribute to ongoing trauma for California’s Southeast Asian American youth. Policy Brief, Health, Mental Health and Aging
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