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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The next 24 hours are critical in urging the US Senate to reject this anti-immigrant bill. Take action today and urge your Senator to vote NO.
Posted @withregram • @nilc The Laken Riley Act isn’t about public safety — it’s an attack on constitutional protections and a green light to Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
This bill is on its way to the Senate for a vote. Here’s what you need to know to call your Rep. and urge them to VOTE NO ➡️
To learn more, read NILC’s article in the comments.
Jan 14
The next 24 hours are critical in urging the US Senate to reject this anti-immigrant bill. Take action today and urge your Senator to vote NO.
Posted @withregram • @nilc The Laken Riley Act isn’t about public safety — it’s an attack on constitutional protections and a green light to Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
This bill is on its way to the Senate for a vote. Here’s what you need to know to call your Rep. and urge them to VOTE NO ➡️
To learn more, read NILC’s article in the comments.
SEARAC is #hiring! Join our team as the Education Policy Manager and lead our national education advocacy activities through policy analysis, advocacy,
and coalition building. This role will be based in the Washington, DC metro area. The priority deadline for applications is Jan. 15. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!
Jan 13
SEARAC is #hiring! Join our team as the Education Policy Manager and lead our national education advocacy activities through policy analysis, advocacy,
and coalition building. This role will be based in the Washington, DC metro area. The priority deadline for applications is Jan. 15. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!
Posted @withregram • @immjusticenetwork The Senate is on the verge of passing a dangerous bill that will expand mass detention and deportation. Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on the Laken Riley Act.
(Link in bio)
Jan 9
Posted @withregram • @immjusticenetwork The Senate is on the verge of passing a dangerous bill that will expand mass detention and deportation. Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on the Laken Riley Act.
(Link in bio)
Work with SEARAC`s policy team! SEARAC is hiring for an Education Policy Manager and Research Consultant(s) to support our advocacy work. Apply by Jan. 15 to be considered for the Education Policy Manager role and by Feb. 5 for the Research Consultant(s). Learn more here: searac.org/careers/
Join SEARAC in building a socially, politically, and economically just society for all communities to enjoy for all generations.
Jan 6
Work with SEARAC`s policy team! SEARAC is hiring for an Education Policy Manager and Research Consultant(s) to support our advocacy work. Apply by Jan. 15 to be considered for the Education Policy Manager role and by Feb. 5 for the Research Consultant(s). Learn more here: searac.org/careers/
Join SEARAC in building a socially, politically, and economically just society for all communities to enjoy for all generations.
Meet the final member of our Cohort- Sreyneang Lim!
Through her work with Center for Empowering Refugees & Immigrants (CERI), Sreyneang supports elderly community members through community-centered programming. In a recent blog post for SEARAC, Sreyneang shared, "Our elders are at the heart of CERI and I feel lucky to work closely with them and see their resilience."
We are thrilled to have Sreyneang and the incredible community advocates and leaders we`ve highlighted throughout the week take part in our California Policy Seeding and Leadership Cohort!
Jan 5
Meet the final member of our Cohort- Sreyneang Lim!
Through her work with Center for Empowering Refugees & Immigrants (CERI), Sreyneang supports elderly community members through community-centered programming. In a recent blog post for SEARAC, Sreyneang shared, "Our elders are at the heart of CERI and I feel lucky to work closely with them and see their resilience."
We are thrilled to have Sreyneang and the incredible community advocates and leaders we`ve highlighted throughout the week take part in our California Policy Seeding and Leadership Cohort!