美国华人联盟心理健康组织 UCA WAVES 总第 25 期

Discover How UCA WAVES Transforms Small Waves into a Ripple Effect of Change



As you read about our latest initiatives and accomplishments, we invite you to see firsthand how our collective efforts are making a real impact in the community. Watch our video to witness the powerful ripple effect of what happens when we come together to create meaningful change.

我们诚挚地邀请您，和我们一起走进WAVES的世界，扎根于社区，团结各族裔，把一点一滴的努力汇聚成推动改变的浪潮，为我们大家创造更美好的生活而努力！

On January 31, UCA WAVES had the privilege of hosting an incredible Jiaozi ( Dumpling ) Luncheon & Fundraiser, bringing our community together in the spirit of Lunar New Year! What a fantastic way to celebrate—sharing delicious Chinese food, making dumplings, enjoying beautiful performances, and most importantly, donating to support a family in need.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, including Rep. Maria Cervania (WAVES board member), Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley, James Miller and Jennifer Meade from Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services, Michelle Barrett, Program Manager – Seniors and Aging, and Gail Pruett from NAMI NC, Reid Bowman from NAMI Wake, Tanyetta Sutton from Wake County School District, Jenn Sanford from Karen Farm, Manoj Pandya from Hindu Society of North Carolina (HSNC), Ruby Brown-Herring, Thava Mahadevan & Dr. Derrick Hoover from Clinical Scholar Alumni with Kathy, Jianping Yang from  Chinese American Friendship Association (CAFA), Bernard Hsu from Triangle Community Foundation, Shuyun Mu from MOVE NC, Alice Yu from Cantonese Association, Claire Chen from Chapel Hill Seymour Center and many more friends. 



With over 40+ guests, we celebrated through paper-cutting art, stunning performances like the Chinese Tai Chi Sword Dance, and the shared joy of giving. Through the incredible generosity of our friends, we raised $6,070 ($5,500 check + $570 cash) for the Karen refugee family. When the check was presented to the father’s sister-in-law, she was overcome with emotion, deeply touched by the kindness of our community. She later passed it on to the family, ensuring they receive the help they need during this difficult time.

WAVES在征得这个家庭的同意后，把他们的真实情况通过WAVES的社交媒体发布出来，通过网络及当天的饺子宴进行筹款，许多WAVES的朋友和支持者们都纷纷慷慨解囊，及至1月31日，总共筹集了6070美元（5500美元支票+ 570美元现金）。当支票被交给那位父亲已故妻子的妹妹时，她激动不已，热泪盈眶，被我们社区的善良深深感动了。她后来把支票转交给姐夫一家，确保他们在这段困难时期得到所需的帮助。

The fundraising drive will continue until February 27—if your heart desires, please consider continuing to support this family. Let’s keep love at the center of everything we do!

Read the full story and donate here→

Photo credit: Jianping Zhang, Zhuoli Huang, Jennifer Liu, Qi Fang, Helen Zhao

WAVES Executive Director Lily Chen (left) and Kelly Crosbie (right), MSW, LCSW, Director, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services, NC Department of Health and Human Services

As part of the celebration, Director Kelly Crosbie tasted the homemade Jiaozi while meeting with Lily to discuss their shared mission to reduce mental health disparities. Thank you, Kelly Crosbie, for your incredible compassion, wisdom, insights, and determination to improve mental health access for AAPI communities and all Carolinians through a community-engaged approach.

在饺子宴的第二天，陈健邀请北卡卫生和人类服务部主任凯利·克罗斯比品尝了这些美味的饺子，一起讨论了两个组织共同的使命，即减少心理健康在各社区之间的差距。感谢凯利·克罗斯比主任对WAVES工作的大力支持，也感谢你为改善亚太裔社区和所有北卡人的心理健康所做的各种努力。

On January 27, UCA Waves Executive Director Lily Chen and Volunteers had the honor of attending the MOVENC Gala Dinner in Cary, where we celebrated the Lunar New Year with our incredible volunteers, friends, and partners.

A huge thank you to MOVENC, Rep. Ya Liu, and all the co-organizers for hosting such a fantastic event that brought together the Chinese community and beyond! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share, and raise awareness for the Karen refugee family in need.

Lily was able to share our fundraising flyer with all the guests, spreading the word about how we can all make a difference in supporting this family through their challenges.

Special thanks to our partners from UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative, Rep. Maria Cervania (WAVES board member), Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley, Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings, Cary Town Council Woman Carissa Kohn-Johnson, Town of Cary Manager Sean R. Stegall for their continued support in raising awareness for mental health and refugee relief. Together, we’re making a meaningful impact!

1月27日，UCA WAVES执行长陈健和志愿者们参加了在凯瑞举行的MOVENC晚宴，与WAVES的本地志愿者、朋友和合作伙伴一起庆祝农历新年。

非常感谢MOVENC、北卡州议员刘广亚和所有的共同组织者举办了这样一个精彩的活动，把各族裔聚在一起共同庆祝中国的传统节日！

借着这个机会，我们与在场的400多位客人分享了WAVES正在积极筹办的慈善工作——为一个受困的克伦族难民家庭筹款。

特别感谢我们的合作伙伴——北卡州议员、WAVES董事会成员Maria Cervania，莫里斯维尔市长TJ Cawley， Wake县专员Cheryl Stallings， Cary镇议会女议员Carissa Kohn-Johnson， Cary镇经理Sean R. Stegall，感谢他们在提高人们对心理健康和难民救助认识方面的持续支持。我们一起努力制造更大的影响力！

We are grateful for the support of Live Well Wake in improving language access and providing bilingual mental health education to our AAPI community, especially seniors.

UCA WAVES is excited to offer a FREE interactive mental health education series designed to strengthen relationships, improve emotional well-being, and equip you with the tools to navigate life’s challenges. Whether you want to manage stress, improve communication, or strengthen relationships, we’ve got you covered! 

Scan the QR Code below to register! Walk-ins are welcome!

感谢北卡维克郡Live Well Wake的资金支持，我们得以启动这个为亚太裔社区，特别是老年人提供的双语心理健康教育项目。

这个项目旨在加强人际关系，改善情感健康，提供工具和资源，以应对生活挑战，帮助你管理压力，改善沟通，加强人际关系！

扫描海报中的二维码报名！也欢迎直接到场参加！

2月22日，WAVES 联合多家机构邀请到著名的美国学校心理学家谢刚博士作为主讲嘉宾，在2月22日的线上研讨会中，与大家探讨“人际关系、亲子关系、个人成长”的问题。

• 为什么阿德勒坚持“所有问题都是人际关系的问题？”
• 为什么“和谐的家庭关系”被美国学校心理学家协会列为增强青少年韧性最重要的保护因素？
• 如何在2025年更有效地建设家庭，助力孩子健康成长？

请扫描海报中的二维码报名注册并提交您的问题，Webinar 会议链接将在一周前发送到您的电子邮箱。

Join Our RTP Peer Support Group for Chinese Communities!

Are you ready to explore important relationships in your life—family, love, and friendship? Let’s dive into those meaningful moments, the challenges, and the breakthroughs that help us grow together.

This spring, we’re excited to host two support groups with the theme “Exploring Intimate Relationships”. Whether you’re looking to improve family dynamics, understand your friendships better, or navigate the ups and downs of intimate relationships, these sessions will help you gain self-awareness and find growth opportunities.

Click barcode in the flyer to apply!

欢迎加入WAVES的北卡三角华人社区朋辈支持小组！

2025年春天，我们将举办两个以“探索亲密关系”为主题的同伴互助小组。无论你是想改善家庭关系，朋友关系，还是亲子关系，这些课程都将帮助你学习、探索和成长。

点击海报中的二维码申请加入！

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 four years to film, giving Asian Americans a space to tell their stories. 

Now, Changfu and his team are wrapping up the production part of Silent War. Changfu told us:" Recently, I conducted three interviews: President of Sikhs of America; President of Muslims of America; Mental health expert and a trauma specialist. All are good interviews, although I will use one or two sound bites from each interview. And finally, we got a few shots of Sandy at the bar. This scene is very important for a powerful message in the doc..."

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。

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，他最近又采访了一些重要的人，并且终于拍到了Sandy在酒吧工作的镜头……目前正在编辑粗剪的“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）。

We are beyond excited to announce the publication of our first-ever research data on Leading Causes of Death among Asian American communities—now live on the WAVES Research Corner! This is a monumental step forward, not just for us but for our entire community.

重要研究成果公布！在我们的网站上，发布了我们的最新研究报告——亚裔美国人社区主要死亡原因的研究数据-点击以下按键查看详情！这是一个重要的研究成果，不仅对我们，对我们整个社区都是如此。

On January 24, 18 NCCU Nursing students and one new faculty member completed the Adult Mental Health First Aid Training, led by our dedicated faculty, Dr. Sujaya and Dr. Cohen. These participants successfully finished both the pre-course and in-person sessions, making them eligible for certification. This vital training equips future healthcare professionals with the skills to better support mental well-being in our communities.

To add some festive cheer, WAVES Executive Director Lily Chen shared a bit of Lunar New Year love with red envelopes, oranges, chocolates, and bagels! 🍊🍫 While bagels might not be a traditional symbol, their round shape (圆满) represents completeness and good fortune—making them the perfect fit!

1月24日，北卡中央大学（NCCU）护理系的18名学生和一名新教师完成了成人精神健康急救培训课程，由我们的专业教师Sujaya博士和Cohen博士授课。这些参与者成功地完成了课程前和现场课程，获得精神健康急救员资格认证。这个课程为未来的医疗保健专业人员提供了必要的技能培训，以更好地支持我们社区的心理健康需求。

为了增加节日气氛，WAVES执行长Lily Chen为师生们送来了一些中国春节的节庆品——红包、橙子、巧克力和代表着圆满和好运的百吉饼！🍊🍫

我们很高兴能够帮助传播北卡罗来纳大学教堂山分校北卡罗来纳植物园的8个带薪暑期实习机会！这是一个极好的机会，在与热情的专业人士一起工作的同时，获得保护、园艺、学习和社区参与方面的实践经验。

🔹如何申请？

访问北华植物园网站或扫描以下二维码了解详情并申请：

👉https://lnkd.in/etuU7fAR

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