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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 launch our new “Rising Up” fact sheet and webinar series highlighting the urgent needs of Southeast Asian American students. SEARAC is kicking off the series with two back-to-back releases focusing on Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) and student experiences. Learn more at the link in our bio:
Rising Up Webinar Series: Protect AANAPISIs
April 28, 2026 | 1:30–2 pm ET
bit.ly/RisingUpPt1.
Rising Up Webinar Series: Southeast Asian American Student Voices
April 29, 2026 | 3:30–4 pm ET
bit.ly/RisingUpPt2
Apr 23
Today, Quyên Đinh, SEARAC Executive Director, joined US Senator @maziehirono , @repespaillat, @repmarktakano, and education and civil rights advocates at a press conference calling on the Trump Administration to protect and fully fund Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). MSIs have helped millions of students of color, including Southeast Asian Americans, access higher education. It has been essential for low-income and first-generation college students.
Apr 22
We’re proud to support SB 1422 – theMedi-Cal Access Restoration ActSB 1422 restores access to Medi-Cal by ending the enrollment freeze and ensuring communities across California can get the care they need.
Because access to health care shouldn’t depend on your circumstances. 🏥
🔗 Learn more about #SB1422 → Bit.ly/SB1422-Facts
#SB1422 #MediCal #EndtheFreeze
Apr 21
SEARAC is extremely concerned by the Office of Management and Budget’s decision to delay the implementation of Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (SPD 15) by another year. At a time when Southeast Asian American communities continue to navigate deep inequities, any delay in improving data on SEAAs risks keeping our communities invisible to the very systems meant to serve them. Read the full statement at the link in our bio.
Apr 16
This Lao, Khmer, and Thai New Year, Southeast Asian American families across the country will light candles, make offerings, and gather together. But for some families, there is an empty seat because unjust detention and deportation have taken a loved one. Deportations of Cambodians rose 184% from 2024–2025 and deportations of communities from Laos went from zero in 2024 to 300+ in 2025. We must demand real protection for our communities: Urge your Representative to cosponsor the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act (SEADRA) today. Take action at the link in our bio. #SEADRA
Apr 15
