Support for culturally competent mental health care

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

Key resources:

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“Having mental illness’ translated to Khmer is ‘crazy’ or ‘psychotic,’ making those terms weigh very heavily when heard.”

The Cambodian Family
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“The services at HCCBC are important, because I do not feel judged [here]. The recreational group that I attend is comfortable and like no other [support] group because the staff speaks my native language and respect who I am.”

Participant at Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County’s Zoosiab program
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People Power in Action

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Access to universal care through Medi-Cal

All Californians should access necessary health care regardless of their immigration status or where they were born.

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Aging with dignity

The Older Americans Act, which provides important services for older adults, should be well-funded and improved to meet the needs of diverse elders, including SEAA elders.

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Universal health care through the Affordable Care Act

Since its passage in 2010, the ACA has greatly increased access to affordable health care for SEAAs and reduced the number of SEAAs withouth health insurance. We must keep building on these successes.

SEARAC is thrilled to share our 2024 annual report with our community members, partners, funders, and allies.  This report uplifts all that we achieved together in 2024, including our advocacy work in education, health, and immigration at the national and California state levels, as well as our leadership development and coalition-building efforts. Read the report at the link in our bio!

Thank you to designer @anmadethis for presenting this report so beautifully 💙

And if you’re inspired after reading about our accomplishments in 2024, join our movement with a donation so that we can keep fighting in the years ahead. We can’t do it without you. Donate today: bit.ly/donatetosearac

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Join @hopefulencounter for their upcoming screening of "Southeast Asian American Journeys" on Aug. 11 from 6-9pm PT at 3253 E Shields Ave. Fresno, CA. Three episodes from the docuseries produced by @searac and @caamedia will be screened!

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