Taking the first step to seek help and get counseling is the most important and often challenging for those of us who are Asian or Asian American. Asian Americans are the least likely racial group to take actions on their mental health and are more likely to reach out to friends and family. Asian Americans … Read more
When mental health challenges happen in someone’s life, there are many different ways to help that person with care and support. Depending on the individual’s personal background, context, and faith community, discovering the path to health and wellness, treatment and recovery, takes grace and effort, persistence and discernment. In this workshop titled, “Mental Health And … Read more
Once upon a time, a group of churches and Christian counselors, came together and launched a ministry called the Asian American Christian Counseling Service, known as AACCS. Read more abourt is history at aaccs.org/our-history. From 1986 to 2020, AACCS provided much needed race-conscious culturally-competent professional counseling for many Asian Americans in need. Initially serving English-speaking … Read more