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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Featured story

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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.

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SEARAC's October newsletter is live! Check out our community interview with Sreyneang Lim, the Community Pathways to Healthy Aging Coordinator at @cerieastbay, updates from our California team, and more. Read the newsletter at the link in our bio!

SEARAC`s October newsletter is live! Check out our community interview with Sreyneang Lim, the Community Pathways to Healthy Aging Coordinator at @cerieastbay, updates from our California team, and more. Read the newsletter at the link in our bio!

Are you covered for 2025? The 2025 healthcare marketplace open enrollment period is here! Find affordable coverage and care for your family on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare marketplace by visiting healthcare.gov. SEARAC encourages uninsured individuals and those seeking to renew or change their healthcare coverage to enroll as soon as you are able. You can learn more at the link in our bio!

Are you covered for 2025? The 2025 healthcare marketplace open enrollment period is here! Find affordable coverage and care for your family on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare marketplace by visiting healthcare.gov. SEARAC encourages uninsured individuals and those seeking to renew or change their healthcare coverage to enroll as soon as you are able. You can learn more at the link in our bio!