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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. â€‹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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Resource Guide

Talking to Youth about Anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander Hate

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Provides an understanding of why it is important to talk to children about race-based hate, how to recognize signs of traumatic stress and its impact, how to begin a conversation with youth about anti-AAPI hate, and what can be done in response.
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The Asian American Education Project

The Asian American Education Project

This resource provides lesson plans for teachers on Asian American history.
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Instagram Account

The Lotus Project

The Lotus Project

The Lotus Project Instagram provides short infographics and perspectives on Asian American mental health, as well as announcements about other resources the Lotus Project provides.
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Trauma Informed Community Building: The Evolution of a Community Engagement Model
in a Trauma Impacted Neighborhood

Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future, BRIDGE Housing

Addresses the challenges trauma poses to traditional community building strategies and shares TICB strategies such as de-escalate chaos and stress, build social cohesion , foster community resiliency over time. Takes into account the real-life experiences associated with cumulative trauma from daily stressors of violence and historic and structural conditions of racism highlights impact of adverse experiences on individuals and communities.
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Public Law Act

U.S Congress "COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act" (S.937)

U.S Congress

U.S Congress Act on hate crimes and violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders following the spread of COVID-19 in 2020.
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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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