Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Web Resources

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Asian American/Pacific Islander populations have the lowest help-seeking rate of any racial/ethnic group. Some of the barriers to seeking mental health care include:

• Language barriers
• Stigma and shame
• The "model minority" myth
• Insufficient health insurance coverage
• Immigration status
• Faith and spirituality

Use the resources below to learn more about mental health in the Asian/Pacific American communities. 

Mental Health Resources

www.nimh.nih.gov/health

www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention

Need help now? Crisis Hotlines:

• Crisis Text Line
  Text CONNECT to 741741
• The Crisisline
  Call: 1-800-273-TALK
  Asian Languages: 1-877-990-8585
• The Trevor Project
  Call: 1-866-488-7386
  Online Chat
• The Trans Lifeline
  Call: 1-877-565-8860