Mental Health Resources
Nick’s recent struggles with mental health were known to some but not others. Tragically, as is the case for many individuals, it was difficult to identify his issues and to receive appropriate treatment. The COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts only worsened his health and he faced enormous challenges despite professional help.
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We know that Nick was far from alone in battling for good mental health. So many of our friends and family have shared about their stories of deep depression and anxiety. Clearly, Nick’s passing has opened a safe space for dialogue about mental health and self-care.
As part of Nick’s legacy, we are committed to increasing these conversations, reducing the stigma of mental health disorders, and increasing access to quality, culturally and linguistically-appropriate mental health services. We want to share about some organizations doing amazing work in this arena. We invite you to check them out to learn about available services and programs or to become involved as a volunteer.
Changing Tides is a program of Little Tokyo Service Center located in Los Angeles, California. We seek to inspire greater mental health discussion within the Japanese American and broader Asian American community while tackling the associated stigma.
Didi Hirsch is a leading provider of mental health, substance use and suicide prevention services. We provide a full range of evidence-based mental health services to children and adults in communities where poverty or stigma limits access. Our Suicide Prevention Center is the nation’s first and an international leader in training, research and crisis services.
For more information about Didi Hirsch’s services, please call Centralized Intake at 888-807-7250. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you or someone you know need help in a crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
Yellow Chair Collective practices culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling and psychotherapy services in the greater Los Angeles area to individuals of all ages. They strive to be an intentional and inclusive space for all, regardless of your race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender, disability, or immigration status.
Contact Info:
(310) 561-1008
info@yellowchaircollective.com (for individual therapy, partnerships, etc.)
groups@yellowchaircollective.com (support group inquiries)
APCTC provides vital services to adults, older adults, adolescents, and children who are dealing with a wide range of mental health and social problems. Most of these individuals come from the following Asian Pacific communities: Cambodian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Pilipino, Thai and Vietnamese. While the focus of APCTC has been on serving the needs of Asians and Pacific Islanders in need, the Center also provides services to non-Asian individuals and families.
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Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families. Our diverse staff provides culturally and linguistically relevant services in over 22 languages to our region’s culturally and ethnically diverse populations. We provide services in 18 counties across California.