Our mission is empowering AAPI community wellbeing through education, advocacy, research, & services

Suicide is the leading cause of death in young Asian Americans. 

Low rates of mental health treatment and high rates of depression and anxiety made worse by the COVID19 pandemic result in huge challenges addressing mental health issues in the Asian American community. 

We're starting in Westchester County, New York, where the Asian American population is growing rapidly. According to the 2020 Census data, there has been a 32% growth in the last 10 years, compared with <6% in the entire county. Our goal is to provide this community the resources to address mental health challenges. 

New! Young Visionaries in Wellness & Leadership Program

SPEAK and Thriving Asians are thrilled to invite AANHPI-identifying students with a passion for mental health to apply to the: 

Young Visionaries in Wellness & Leadership Program

This exciting mentorship program empowers AANHPI-identifying students to become leaders of change and advocates for mental health in their communities. Students will have the unique opportunity to create and lead a youth-based mental health program for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, gain experience in program development and implementation, receive mentorship, and develop their leadership and professional skills.

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