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Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities
(MHACC)
We are a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness of mental health within the Chinese community through advocacy, education, research, support, and services to represent the wide spectrum of Chinese families and individuals affected by mental illness, and to help them develop meaningful and productive lives in the future.
We will not give up any opportunity to save a life...
and continue to spread mental health awareness
to better the Chinese communities...
<My Life Is Worth Living> is a series of animated short films to
promote adolescent mental health and prevent suicide.
All videos are available in Chinese, allowing parents to find an effective and
compassionate bridge for parent-child dialogue while watching with their children.
Encourage each other, learn from each other,
walk out from the desert of worries and find your oasis...
Recent Events
Check out on our events- hope you can join us and support us! Spread the word...
List of Services
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"Sing-a-song to enjoy life" Annual Function
See a varieties of activities, performances at this outdoor celebration of its 1st anniversary,
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The OCIC Winter Dongzhi Festival 2022List Item 3
OCIC and MHACC co-hosted the Bay Area's first large-scale winter solstice-themed street fair on December 3rd and 4th. The two-day event was accompanied by light rain and the early-winter chill. The different kiosks, foods, and activities available on-site were unforgettable.
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Christmas in the ParkList Item 2
Members of MHACC's English peer support group gathered in downtown San Jose on December 24. After a year of online support, the group can finally connect offline, go for walks, have lunch, and exchange Christmas gifts. Thank you to volunteers Chi and Brianna for bringing on such a fantastic Christmas park party 🎄
Two new apps available for download
Please download, use it, and share your feedback
with us to benefit the community
You are not alone!
With early detection,
mental illness can be manageable...
If you experience fear, anxiety, or distress, don't hesitate to call our Psychological Assistance Hotline,
We will always be here for you.
☎️ (800) 881-8502 ☎️
Our Partners
Send us a Message
Call 988 in Mentally Critical Situation
Ask for CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) personnel
24/7 Crisis/Suicide Hot Line：
1-800-309-2131
USA Emergency/Suicide Prevention Hotline：
1-800-273-TALK
1-866-334-4357
Asian LifeNet Hotline
1-877-990-8585
*Cantonese, Mandarin, Fujianese are offered
Our Stories
The subject of mental illness in the Chinese community is very often taboo.
Families encountering mental illness often do not know how to communicate with patients.
Where can they get help?
Scroll down for the Chinese Version（文末有中文版）
1 月 24 日，美國華裔精神健康聯盟在佛利蒙舉辦第 14 屆「馬年春節聯歡會」，民選官員、社區領袖與 300 位朋友齊聚一堂，在舞龍迎春與新春祝福儀式的熱鬧中，一起迎接新年，也一起關心精神健康。聯歡會中還有一個與眾不同的環節——多位當地民選官員（包括佛利蒙市市長等）親自上陣舞龍，向大家一年來的辛苦付出致意，也特別感謝 MHACC 全體同仁的努力與服務。謝謝每一位到場的你，以及一路支持我們的志工與夥伴，讓愛心與連結在社區裡繼續流動。🧧✨ On January 24, MHACC hosted our 14th “Year of the Horse” Lunar New Year Gala in Fremont, bringing together elected officials, community leaders, and 300 friends. Through the festive lion/dragon dance, welcome ceremony, and New Year blessings, we celebrated the season—and also reminded one another to care about mental wellness. One special highlight made the day truly unforgettable: several local elected officials—including the Mayor of Fremont—joined in the dragon dance to honor the community’s hard work over the past year and to recognize the dedication of the entire MHACC team. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to all our volunteers and partners who continue to keep compassion and connection flowing throughout our community. 🧧✨ 暖線團隊的春節小表演影片 Performance video from our Warmline team: 《暖線陪你過新年》Warmline is here with you! 活動照片及视频｜More Pictures and Videos 世界日報報導
Two years ago, summer began on the heels of my 11-year-old daughter thankfully finishing the school year.
Schizophrenia may be the most poorly understood and stigmatized mental illness diagnosis.
The moment I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I was elated.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could stop a depressive or manic episode from coming on?
While sitting in my ninth grade English class, staring down at the pages of the Odyssey, the way I understood myself changed forever.
“Oh, trust me, I get it. I am so OCD, too!”
As any smartphone commercial will tell you, there is an app for everything — and mental health is no exception.
When I was first receiving treatment for bipolar disorder, I would sit in the psychiatrist’s office and listen and nod, occasionally adding an “um” or a “yes” to the conversation.
