Today, Friday March 26, 2021 is a National Virtual Day of Action & Healing to #STOP ASIAN HATE on the anniversary of the signing of the Naturalization Act (March 26, 1790). Child Guidance Center stands united with our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community against violence, harassment, racism, sexism, and discrimination. As you know, there has been a significant rise in reported hate crimes against the AAPI community in the last year. Here are some advocacy, therapeutic, and supportive resources that may be helpful for you, your families, clients, colleagues, and community.
For Asian parents on talking with children about racism from the perspective of an Asian American mom and educator:
- How to Talk to Kids About Racism Today: Inclusive, Bilingual Resources
- Bullying Prevention Resources for Multilingual and Multicultural Kids
For Therapists and Families--Advocacy Resources:
- Embrace Race: 8 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Racial Injustice
- STOP AAPI HATE
- Embrace Race: Asian Americans, racism, and antiracism in the COVID Era
- Asian Mental Health Collective (asianmhc.org)
- Asian American Racial Justice Tool Kit
- Bystander Intervention to Stop Anti-Asian/American Harassment and Xenophobia Workshop
- Asian American Feminist Antibodies
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice of Los Angeles
- WJC’s Guide for Parents of Asian/Asian American Adolescents (multiple Asian languages)
If you find that you are affected and need support, additional resources include:
- Asian LifeNet Hotline: 1-877-990-8585, with support offered in Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Fujianese, available 24/7
- Crisis Textline Text HOME to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 800-273-8255 or Chat with Lifeline
- Veterans Crisis Line (VA) Call 800-273-8255 or text 838255
- Physician Support Line Call 1-888-409-0141
- NAMI Helpline: 800-950-6264 M-F, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., ET