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THANK YOU
Supporters and Donors！
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Empower Communities, Transform Lives | | |
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At UCA WAVES, we believe in the transformative power of generosity. Since 2016, we’ve been dedicated to addressing the critical mental health needs of Chinese and Asian American communities. Our mission is clear: to reduce suffering, save lives, and foster a future where our youth can thrive. Through education, advocacy, and support, we’re fostering a healthier, stronger future for families and youth.
Through the incredible passion and dedication of our amazing team including many volunteers and mental health professionals—we’ve launched transformative initiatives to:
- Raise awareness of mental health challenges unique to Asian American youth.
- Build resources and support systems to promote wellness.
- Encourage cultural sensitivity in mental health care.
- Drive change in public policies addressing mental health issues.
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Ride WAVES with us on this 2024 Giving Tuesday | |
UCA WAVES Executive Director Lily Chen speak at the White House AANHPI Mental Health Conventing.
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UCA WAVES is a national 501c(3) non-profit organization founded in 2016 in response to the huge unmet mental health needs in the Chinese and Asian American communities.
Our passionate volunteers, including some mental health professionals, work tirelessly to deliver educational and support programs in the community, conduct research, and advocate for policy and resources. We are in this race together to reduce suffering and save lives!
Please join forces with us and ride the WAVES toward a healthier and stronger community! Your contribution will help improve mental health and save lives.
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UCA WAVES是一个独立的非营利公益组织（501C3），是美国最有影响力的全国性亚太裔青少年心理健康社区组织之一。致⼒于向华裔和其他亚太裔社区普及⼼理健康常识，加强亚太裔家庭的亲子关系，帮助亚太裔⻘少年应对⼼理健康⽅⾯的挑战， 与公共卫⽣部⻔和⼼理医学界⼴泛合作，建立亚太裔社区健康数据库，用科学方法进行分析，培训精神健康急救员，为社区提供⽀持及所需资源。 | |
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Your Contributions Fuel this Movement! Your Support Drives Change!
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Every dollar given goes directly to our life-changing programs: |
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The Silent War: Fund a documentary highlighting the AAPI mental health crisis.
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WAVES Maker: A youth-led initiative that aims to amplify Asian youth voices through support groups and social media.
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Mental Health First Aid: Over 550 trained as “Mental Health First Aiders” since 2022.
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WAVES Village: A safe peer-support space for the Chinese community.
With a team of 70+ dedicated volunteers, every dollar you give directly impacts our programs and strengthens our mission.
Join the Movement Together, we can break barriers, build stronger communities, and ensure no one faces mental health challenges alone. Whether it’s your time, your voice, or your donation, your generosity fuels hope and healing.
Every dollar makes a difference. Every voice matters. Join us in this WAVES riding journey—today, tomorrow, and every day.
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Together, We Can Create WAVES of Change! Please click the button below to donate today. | |
YOUR GENEROUS DONATION WILL SUPPORT: | |
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Supported by WAVES, Award-winning documentary filmmaker Professor Changfu Chang and his devoted team continued working on Silent War, a documentary shedding light on the mental health crisis in the Asian American community. The Silent War team traveled across the world in the past two years to film, giving Asian Americans a space to tell their stories.
| 目前，导演常昌富教授和他的团队正在完成最后的制作部分，重拍一些片段，增加一些额外的采访内容；制作影片的配乐；申请音乐和档案材料的版权，并且正在编辑粗剪的“最终版本”（在电影发送给制作工厂的编辑之前，将完成最后阶段，包括色彩分级，音频美化，动作和图形设计等）。 | |
在WAVES的大力支持下，获奖纪录片导演常昌富教授（Changfu Chang）和他的团队继续在辛勤而艰苦地拍摄纪录片《沉默的战争》。这部纪录片揭示了亚裔美国人社区的心理健康危机。《沉默的战争》团队走访了华盛顿，芝加哥，波士顿，加拿大等地，倾听纪录亚裔美国人讲述自己故事。 | |
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Now Changfu and his team are wrapping up the production part of Silent War. Specifically, a couple of freelancers are hired to film (in some cases, re-shoot) additional short interviews and b-roll/footage; a music director is brought to the production and discussions on the music are ongoing; requests are being made for rights to music and archival materials, and the "final version" of the rough cut is being edited (before the film is sent to the editor at the production facility who will complete the final phases including color grading, audio sweetening, motion and graphics design).
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Your generous donation will help to complete the film. | |
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In collaboration with Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities, UCA WAVES team started to provide mental health first aid (MHFA) training to Chinese Americans from 2022!
The Mental Health First Aid Training Program aims to educate community members about mental health and boost their ability to prevent or handle crises, allowing them to become "mental health guardians" for themselves and their loved ones.
In 2023, 204 people completed training and became Mental Health First Aiders!! So far, in 2024, 350 people have completed training and become Mental Health First Aiders!!
UCA WAVES联合 MHACC 在今年举办了多次“精神健康急救员培训”，该培训是一门以技能为主的认证课程，由美国心理健康委员会管理。这个课程教授学员如何识别、理解和应对心理危机的体征和症状，以及对药物成瘾的挑战。
2023年204人参加了培训，成为精神健康急救员。2024年截至10月底，350人参加了我们的培训，成为精神健康急救员！
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Mental Health First Aid Online Training | |
A lot of positive feedback. | |
Please help us train more Mental Health First Aiders! | |
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Each year, WAVES hosts multiple educational conferences and webinars with thousands of participants! These virtual or in-person sessions allow us to increase mental health literacy in our community and teach families the importance (and practice) of strong parent-child relationships.
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From June 27 to 30, 2024, the 4th Chinese American Convention was successfully held in Washington DC. More than 700 people from all over the United States gathered at the Omni Hotel to participate in the event. As an important part of the convention, the National Chinese American Mental Health Summit presented a stellar line-up of renowned speakers and rich programs, engaging a large and active audience.
The Summit brought together Chinese community organizations, mental health professionals, and government representatives from across the nation to address critical mental health issues facing Chinese Americans.
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2024 Mental Health Summit Breakout Sessions ↑ | 2024 Mental Health Summit Showcase↑ | Educational conferences in Atlanta, GA ↑ | |
2024 Mental Health Summit Thought Leaders Forum↑ | Mental Health Educational Series in Chapel Hill, NC ↑ | AAPI Health Priorities Project in NC ↑ | |
Please help us host more educational events! | |
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In order to serve more families and educate them about mental health and positive communication methods, we officially launched the WAVES Village WeChat peer support group on February 18, 2023, to provide a safe space for the Chinese community to listen, accompany, and support, relieve anxiety, and provide information and resources.
The WAVES Volunteer team currently has 70+ volunteers.
为了服务更多家庭，广泛传播心理健康知识和正向沟通方式，WAVES 于2023年的2/18正式推出WAVES Village 微信心理成长互助平台，为华人社区提供一个倾听陪伴支持的安全空间，缓解焦虑，提供信息和资源。
WAVES 小浪花义工团队目前有超过70位义工。
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WAVES Village 定期组织朋辈支持小组、在线心理成长工作坊，在微信群里分享每日一得，义工们定期网络聚会互相支持、鼓励……而构建了一个温暖的WAVES大家庭。
WAVES Village organizes regular peer support groups and online mental health education workshops, and shares "Thoughts of the day" in WeChat groups. Volunteers meet regularly online to support and encourage each other... to build a big warm WAVES family.
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Please help us support more people in need! | |
Other Ways to Donate to WAVES | |
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1. Paypal
Paypal to account: treasurer@ucawaves.org
2. Check
Make check payable to UCA WAVES and mail the check to:
UCA WAVES
PO BOX 852, APEX, NC 27502-9998
3. Wire Transfer
Account Name: UCA WAVES
Bank Name: Chase Bank
Routing Number: 072000326
Account Number: 571909297
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If you have any question,
Please feel free to email us
uca-waves@ucausa.org
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