Vision

• A Supportive and Engaging Community that Fosters Healthy and Holistic Development of Our AAPI Youths

Mission

• Raise awareness of the mental health challenges that young Asian Americans face due to familial, cultural, and societal factors
• Develop community support and resources to improve youth mental health
• Promote cultural sensitivity in psychological well-being and interventions
• Encourage civic engagement in public policies to address mental health issues

“Together, we can!”

The Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities is a nonprofit organization whose mission is

• To raise awareness of mental health within the Chinese community through advocacy, education, research, support, and services
• To break the silence and fight against the stigma.
• To represent the wide spectrum of Chinese families and individuals affected by mental illness
• To help them develop meaningful and productive lives in the future

The MGH Center was founded in 2014 by three Boston-based physicians who recognized a tremendous need to support the emotional health of students from non-Western cultural backgrounds.

As practicing mental health clinicians, they noticed increasing referrals of Asian American students for problems like stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts, but they were surprised to find how little information existed to guide treatment and prevention. Our Center was established in response to this gap.

Our mission is to understand and promote the mental health of students from diverse cultural backgrounds. 

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is a notable philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing the well-being and empowerment of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) in the United States.

With a focus on social justice, education, narrative change, and resources + representation, TAAF seeks to foster a more inclusive society where AANHPI individuals can thrive and contribute to the nation's diverse tapestry. With its resources and commitment to social justice, TAAF is also developing programs and initiatives to promote mental health in AANHPI communities including conducting the first AANHPI Youth Mental Health Survey.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a vital agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to improving the nation's behavioral health. SAMHSA has implemented various initiatives to promote mental health across the United States. One key aspect of its work involves raising awareness and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness. The agency provides funding and resources to support mental health services and programs at the local, state, and national levels. UCA WAVES is honored to be the recipient of SAMHSA’s Mental Health Awareness Training Grant.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), headquartered in New York, with an Advocacy office in Washington, D.C., is a leading organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Committed to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, advocacy, and support, with programs and events nationwide, AFSP works tirelessly to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and provide resources for individuals and communities impacted by suicide. At the mental health summit, AFSP will highlight their research-driven initiatives and evidence-based programs.

总部位于纽约并在华盛顿特区设有宣传办公室的美国预防自杀基金会 (AFSP) 是一家致力于拯救生命并为受自杀影响的人带来希望的著名机构。 AFSP 致力于通过研究、教育、宣传和支持来理解和预防自杀，并在全国范围内开展各种相关项目和活动，不懈地努力提高人们对心理健康的认识，减少耻辱，并为受自杀影响的个人和社区提供资源。在心理健康峰会上AFSP 将重点介绍他们以研究为驱动的举措和基于有效证据的项目。

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of more than 3,400 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. We advocate for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. We build the capacity of mental health and substance use treatment organizations. And we promote greater understanding of mental wellbeing as a core component of comprehensive health and health care. Through our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program, we have trained more than 3 million people in the U.S. to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.

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Mental Health Summit Schedule

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