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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Highlights the experiences of more than 200 respondents and focuses on Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian American youth. Learn more
Fact sheets highlighting our mental health research, available in eight languages including English, Hmong, Khmer, Lao, Mien, Samoan, Tongan, and Vietnamese. Learn more
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In 2019, SEARAC collected almost 250 survey responses from SEAAs across California to share their mental health needs. 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.”

David Bunna
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.”

Mary Lor
Participant at Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County’s Zoosiab program
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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 closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We reflect on the land we occupy and our responsibility to learn from Indigenous voices and advance their calls for justice. Their leadership inspires our ongoing work toward a future where every community can thrive.

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SEARAC is closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We reflect on the land we occupy and our responsibility to learn from Indigenous voices and advance their calls for justice. Their leadership inspires our ongoing work toward a future where every community can thrive.

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