AAPI, APIDA, & AANHPI Resources

These are community and mental health resources for those who identify as Asian/Asian-American, Pacific Islander, Desi American/South Asian, and Native Haiwaiian.

• Asian Mental Health Collective: Community mental health resources for Asians

  • Therapist Directory: Directory for Asian therapists in the US & Canada (can filter by location, language, ethnicity, etc.)

  • Lotus Therapy Fund: Those seeking therapy services can apply for 8 free sessions with an Asian therapist each quarter of the year (make sure to pay attention to the deadlines!)

• Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI): Advocacy, education, & support for the Asian community in the Austin, TX area & elsewhere

  • Community Health Navigation Program: Assistance with navigating healthcare, including services such as patient advocacy, education, interpretation & translation, referrals to local resources, and help with applications

  • Asian Behavioral Health Network: Directory of APIDA mental health professionals, including therapists (can filter by location, language, ethnicity, etc.)

• Asians For Mental Health: Directory for Asian/Pacific Islander therapists (can filter by state)

• Austin Asian-American Resource Center (AARC): Community center where cultural arts, health and heritage programs, events, meetings, and lectures are held for people of all ages

• Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA): Provides services for Asian survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault, including safety planning, counseling, housing & employment resources, legal advocacy, support for parents, and community education

• Stop AAPI Hate Community Resources: Safety tips, mental health resources, and legal support

• Asian LifeNet Hotline: Call 1-877-990-8585 for multilingual (including Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, & Japanese) support

Hopefully you find these to be helpful! Feel free to reach out and let me know if you find additional AAPI resources.