Asian American HOPE (Health, Outreach, Prevention, Engagement)

Project Focus: Mental Health

Years in Existence: 2

Target Audience and Location: Asian American youth participants of the nonprofit organization, Project: VISION, in the Chinatown neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.

Mission:  To connect trusted, low-cost mental support services to Asian Americans facing barriers to accessing them by building partnerships and providing culturally relevant information and resources.

Project Description: Scholar Jen Au and educator Anna Park launched their project to confront mental health disparities in the Asian American community. Beginning as an effort to address cultural stigma and financial barriers to mental health resources and care, the project developed a platform that connects youth with accessible and culturally relevant services. This year’s team focus is growing their team members and deepening their partnerships with local organizations.