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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Healing, Empowerment, Awareness, & Resilience Toolbox (HEART)

In response to the increase in hate incidents over the last few years, we recognize the urgent need for accessible and effective resources to aid those navigating the impacts of discrimination and violence.

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We have gathered free behavioral health resources to support Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian (NH), and Pacific Islander (PI) communities affected by hate incidents. ​Resources featured in the toolbox were reviewed by members of the AANHPI HEART Workgroup. Each item was evaluated using standardized criteria to ensure quality and appropriateness.

 

This will not be a static entity, but rather a “living” toolbox to which we will add relevant resources as they become available. If you would like to share a resource to be featured on the toolbox, please fill out the following form.

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Infographic

Public Service Announcements for AAPI families facing COVID-19 Discrimination

American Psychological Association Division 45

Multilingual posters and short videos that were produced in partnership with APA Div 45 and AAPA for AANHPI families dealing with anti-Asian hate.
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Video

Racial Trauma Among Asian American & Asian Immigrant Communities (Webinar Series)
Webinar 1: Historical Context & Mental Health

The Lotus Project

This webinar and panel discussion aim to further explore the historical context of AAAI hate, its connection to current events, as well as the impact of AAAI hate and racial trauma on the mental health of youth and families. This is the first webinar of a 3-part series that aims to discuss and address the impact of AAAI hate and how we can better support AAAI communities.
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Racial Trauma Among Asian American & Asian Immigrant Communities (Webinar Series)
Webinar 2: Implications for Clinical Practice

The Lotus Project

Racial stress and trauma can be caused by direct or indirect exposures to racism throughout one’s lifetime and is influenced by an accumulation of unavoidable exposures to racism across generations, communities, and history. While Anti-Asian hate crimes have risen dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, the experience of racial discrimination and violence is not new to Asian American and Asian Immigrant (AAAI) communities. The impact can negatively affect the mental health of many generations. This webinar is the second of a three-part series, and aims to take a deeper dive into culturally sensitive and trauma-informed clinical practices and recommendations that can be implemented to best support AAAI children, youth, and families who have experienced any form of racial discrimination, stress and trauma.
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Video

Racial Trauma Among Asian American & Asian Immigrant Communities (Webinar Series)
Webinar 3: Community Programs in Actio

The Lotus Project

Racial stress and trauma can be caused by direct or indirect exposures to racism throughout one’s lifetime and is influenced by an accumulation of unavoidable exposures to racism across generations, communities, and history. While Anti-Asian hate crimes have risen dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, the experience of racial discrimination and violence is not new to Asian American and Asian Immigrant (AAAI) communities. The impact can negatively affect the mental health of many generations. This webinar is the third of a three-part series, and aims to take a look into specific culturally competent and trauma-informed community-based programs that have been implemented to support AAAI children, youth, and families who have experienced any form of racial discrimination, stress and trauma.
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Toolkit

Racism is a Virus Toolkit

Act to Change

This toolkit is a collection of strategies, resources, and histories of and for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, our communities have increasingly been targets of hate crimes and bullying with racist and xenophobic sentiments. This toolkit strives to address those struggles and more, offering best practices for young AANHPIs who want to be more civically engaged and strive to make a positive impact on their community.
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The HEART Toolbox for the AANHPI communities was developed through a public-private partnership of federal agencies, academic researchers, behavioral health practitioners, AANHPI advocates and associations, and people with lived experience.  The Toolbox is hosted on the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association website.  It is a compendium of tools, strategies, and resources to assist communities in responding to anti-AANHPI hate and violence and maintaining a personal sense of safety and well-being. 

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