More research, community outreach, language and access support, diverse providers, and funding are needed on SEAA health and mental health.
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Highlights the experiences of more than 200 respondents and focuses on Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian American youth. Learn more
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Lao Fresno Community Shares Mental Health Needs during Listening Session
In addition to sharing information on how to navigate and access available systems for emotional support, the event included cultural activities and performances, as well as a keynote speaker to initiate conversations about mental health.
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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
“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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SEARAC is proud to support @apaics_org at the Legislative Leadership Summit this week in Washington, DC. Our National Deputy Director Kham S. Moua will be part of an Immigration, Citizenship, & Civic Engagement panel, which will address the
impact of ICE enforcement on community trust and explore strategies to dismantle
barriers to strengthen civic participation. #APAICSLeads #AANHPIHM #LegislativeLeadership
May 11
Join SEARAC for the third installment of our Rising Up series on May 13, 2:30 pm-3 pm ET where we will focus on supporting Southeast Asian American men and boys in education. This webinar will review findings from SEARAC’s Rising Up report on gender disparities in Southeast Asian American students’ educational attainment and provide an overview of how race- and gender-based stereotypes have impacted Southeast Asian American boys’ and men’s educational access and success.
RSVP at bit.ly/RisingUpPt3!
May 11
Whether it’s housing, healthcare, or grocery costs, we know our communities cannot have their mental health supported until basic needs are met.
SEARAC is a proud community partner of @naapimha, raising awareness and celebrating the 6th Annual National AANHPI Mental Health Day this May 10th!
Learn more at naapimha.org/aanhpimhday
May 10
For the second webinar in SEARAC’s Rising Up series, we were joined by youth leaders at @arise__ri and @varoundtable. We know that across classrooms, colleges, and communities, SEAA students are demanding educational experiences that support them. We are inspired by the courage of Southeast Asian American youth who are fighting for learning environments that value their cultural identity. You can read SEARAC’s latest fact sheet on SEAA student experiences at the link in our bio. Thank you to our incredible youth advocates for joining last week’s conversation!
Join SEARAC for the third installment of our Rising Up series on May 13, 2:30 pm-3 pm ET where we will focus on supporting Southeast Asian American men and boys in education. RSVP at bit.ly/RisingUpPt3!
May 8
In April 1975, Saigon fell and the Khmer Rouge seized power, unleashing a brutal reign of terror. In the years that followed, Cambodian, Hmong, Iu Mien, Lao, Vietnamese, and other Southeast Asian communities resettled across the United States. They survived unimaginable loss. And they have spent over 50 years making this country richer—culturally, economically, and civically.
This anniversary deserves national recognition. Urge your Member of Congress to cosponsor the Southeast Asian American 50th Anniversary Resolution. @SEARAC
Take action: bit.ly/SEAA50to250
#SEAA50 #SEAAResolution
May 7
