AAPI Mental Health​
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Resource Connection and Advocacy.
Asian American Pacific Islanders are less likely than other racial-ethnic groups to receive mental health treatment when it is necessary or simply beneficial. This may be due to unique cultural barriers and mental health stigma in the cultures of AAPI people. Thankfully, these organizations are working to make sure these individuals receive the care they deserve. By providing resource connection and advocacy, they are greatly strengthening resiliency for this population.
Anise Health offers culturally responsive virtual therapy for the Asian community. They provide personalized recommendations for therapists, coaches, and self-service tools.
The Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) advances the mental health and well-being of Asian American communities through research, education, policy, and professional practice.
Asian Mental Health Collective is building community through access to AAPI therapists, community events, Asian perspectives and stories, and a number of relevant resources.
Asian Mental Health Professionals of Georgia provides a list of AAPI mental health professionals sorted by ethnicity, specialty, and location.
Asians Do Therapy advocates for Mental Health Awareness by offering a platform for sharing personal stories and experiences of other members of the Asian community who have been in therapy.
Asians for Mental Health is a directory that's searchable by state so that you can find an AAPI-informed therapist near you.
Brown Girl Therapy is the first and largest mental health and wellness organization for first and second-generation immigrants. Founded by Sahaj Kaur Kohli, a therapist in training, Brown Girl Therapy aims to destigmatize mental health and promote bicultural identity exploration.
The Burmese Rohingya Community of Georgia Inc is a community-based social service organization aimed at serving the needs of the Rohingya refugee population in greater Atlanta, Georgia through providing emergency and long term support.
The Center for Pan Asian Community Services(CPACS) provides care for Asians and refugees including counseling, housing, and health services.
Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies is an organization helping South Asian families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning individuals to learn about LGBTQ+ issues, find community with one another and learn how to better support their loved ones.
DEQH is an accessible confidential helpline for Desi and South Asian individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ who are looking for resources, support, or simply a place to connect and express themselves.
The Division on South Asian Americans (DoSAA) is a community of students and professionals committed to understanding social, emotional, political and personal influences affecting South Asians in psychology and creating a forum to impact change for the betterment of South Asian mental health.
Erasing Shame Podcast: This 100% volunteer run podcast seeks to erase shame through honest and candid about healthy living - emotionally, mentally, spiritually, relationally, and personally, so Asian Americans and non-Asians alike can grow and thrive.
Espyr illustrates how racial identity, specifically for AAPI people, creates unique difficult journeys for families and individuals that commonly include a stigma around mental health. They also give recommendations for employers looking to support AAPI mental health.
The Georgia Asian times gives relevant information about Asian-related health and more.
Georgia Tech’s Community Specific Resources include valuable information and culturally appropriate resources for AAPI students
Letters to Strangers global youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and expanding access to affordable, high-quality treatment for young people aged 13 to 24. Founded by Diana Chao, this organization, supported by a team of young advocate leaders from diverse backgrounds, focuses on raising awareness and advocating for mental health among Asian American youth.
The Lotus Project, collaborates with PHI and RAMS to provide technical assistance, workshops, webinars, and consultations for mental health professionals working with Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) children and families affected by trauma.
MannMukti is an organization encouraging healthy, open dialogue of South Asian mental health issues in an effort to remove stigma, improve awareness and promote self-care.
MHACC is a California-based nonprofit organization with a mission of raising awareness of mental health within the Chinese community through advocacy, education, research and support.
The Mental Health Coalition provides an explanation of race-based traumatic stress (RBTS) and offers many AAPI mental health resources to fit individualized needs.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) discusses risks, barriers, and protective factors for AAPI Mental Health. They also link outside resources people can access for wellness and resource support.
NAAPIMHA is a nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting the mental health and wellbeing of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA) is a federation of LGBT Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander organizations. It helps local groups by providing education, leadership development, collaboration, and visibility to help challenge racism and anti-LGBTQ bias. It also provides a directory of Asian and Pacific Islander healers and therapists.
Raksha is a Georgia-based nonprofit serving the South Asian Community by addressing domestic/sexual violence and divorce, as well as issues concerning children, senior citizens and new immigrants. Their mission is to promote a stronger and healthier community through free and confidential support services
The South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network (SAMHIN) provides a list of mental health providers who specialize in offering services to the South Asian community. Its provider directory allows search by language spoken, location, and service type.
The South Asian Sexual and Mental Health Alliance is an incredible organization fighting cultural stigmas through educating and empowering the South Asian American community on sexual and mental wellness. They provide community resources in support of their health-centered mission.
South Asian Therapists is a network of culturally competent therapists across the world specializing in addressing the unique mental health concerns of South Asian individuals and communities.
Stop Stigma Together: The National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association, along with partners in 14 states, leads the Stop Stigma Together project, which works to make mental health and substance use problems less taboo through holistic strategies and collaborative efforts.
Thrive Spice is a podcast centered on the Asian American mental health experience while navigating career, family, identity and social empowerment. Guests involve diverse business and political leaders, entrepreneurs, activists, and creators who share their practical advice on how they found their identity, power, and worth.