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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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Video

Radical Healing – Culturally-Centered Groups Help Asian Americans Heal from Hate

Ethnic Media Services, Michelle Sewrathan Wong, Anne Saw, Xueyou Wang, You WAng, and Joann Won

This resources introduces "a pilot program spearheaded by AAPI Equity Alliance is creating culturally-centered, community-based groups as healing spaces for five distinct Asian American communities (Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and Korean) looking to make sense of their experiences with racism and the rise of hate crimes. Adapted from Black Liberation psychologists’ “Radical Healing Framework” which helps African Americans deal with generations of racial trauma, the program is called Healing Our People Through Engagement (HOPE). It builds on the strengths of individuals and the cultural practices of their communities to grow a shared understanding and collective response to ongoing racism."
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Infographic

Rise of Anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander Hate: Brief on Historical Trauma in AAPI Communities and How We Got Here

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Provides information pertaining to the history of anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate. This resource explores the historical trauma caused by these events, leading up to the rise of anti-AAPI hate statistics that increased at the beginning of COVID-19.
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Helpline

Sahara Crisis Lifeline

South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency (SAHARA)

24-hour crisis helpline, trainings, therapy, support groups
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Toolkit, Video, Infographic, Resource Guide, Poster/Flier

Smithsonian Learning Lab - AANHPI Mental Health, Bullying, and Racism

Act to Change and Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

Topical Learning Lab collection of resources about mental health and AAPI history for the general public, suitable for audiences in middle and high school. These resources have been collected to help commemorate Act To Change's National AAPI Day Against Hate and Bullying.
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Video

Talking With and Supporting Family Members Experiencing Anti-Asian hate and Discrimination

American Psychological Association Division 45

Video on talking with and supporting family members experiencing anti-Asian hate and discrimination. Published by APA Division 45. Video creators: Vinh Dang and Justin Chu
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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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