Asian Girls Ignite
This nonprofit organization provides educational programs for AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) youth who want to celebrate their individual and collective power.
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The Racial Empowerment Collaborative (REC) at Penn GSE
REC is a research, program development, and training center that brings people together to promote racial literacy and health in schools and neighborhoods. They offer…
National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)
This institute is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Black children and families. NBDCI engages in public discourse for local, state, and federal…
The New York Times – “A Conversation on Race: A series of short films about identity in America”
This video project features countless different videos of people sharing their experiences with racism and racial identity. The site even welcomes readers to submit personal…
CNN – “Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism”
CNN’s Van Jones and Erica Hill partnered with Sesame Street to produce this town hall for kids and families. This short video explains racism and…
Psychology Today
Psychology Today is a media outlet that publicizes literature and resources about behavioral science and mental health. This directory in particular offers detailed listings for…
Beyond Words Psychological Services
This LLC, established by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, offers a directory of professional (medical and mental health) resources in the Denver Metro Area. Dr. Wirta-Leiker specializes…
The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc.
This association was formed in 1968 by Black psychologists hoping to serve the Black-American community. Their goal was to support the mental health of the…
Cerebral Palsy Guide
This resource provides educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by cerebral palsy and other birth injuries. This page discusses therapies, medications,…
Mesothelioma Hope
Mesothelioma Hope has long provided free mesothelioma resources about cancer treatments, specialists, financial assistance, and more. This page particularly focuses on helping families discuss cancer…
Find Birth Parents, Siblings, Adoptees and Family
This is a private Facebook group that helps domestic adoptees find and reunite with lost relatives, adoptees, birth parents, and siblings.
Korean Adoptees searching for their birth families
This is a public Facebook group for Korean adoptees who are searching for their birth families. Its’s open to all Korean adoptees to publish photos…
Chile Adoption Birth Family Search
The Chile Adoption Birth Family Search Facebook group is for helping Chilean adoptees to search for their birth families in Chile and reconnect with their…
China Family Search
This is a resource page for Chinese adoptees interested in searching for birth family. It offers information and resources for both the adoptive parent and…
Research-China
This website details the sociopolitical circumstances of China. It examines the causes of the One Child Policy, as well as recent causes and events regarding…
The Roots of Love
This is a Chinese adoptee family reunion project with multiple professional searchers working in China. They offer free DNA testing for potential birth relatives and…
Birth Family Search Russia
The lawyer who heads this organization has undertaken more than 600 birth family searches throughout Russia and former Soviet Republics. This is a great resource…
Korea Adoption Services
KAS allows birth families to search for the biological children and adoptees to search for their biological family. They offer post-adoption services, including birth country…
International Child Search Alliance (ICSA)
This organization was founded in 2018 by an all-volunteer international group of adoptees and adoptive parents. They offer reliable information and promote awareness in China…
Chilean Adoptees Worldwide
This organization is a global platform for Chilean Adoptees. It strives to bring awareness about and connect adoptees and birth families in Chile. Birth family…
DNA Testing for Asian Adoptees
This document is a guide on DNA testing. It explains how DNA testing applies to Asian communities, including Asian international adoptees and adoptees of mixed…
The Nanchang Project: “Chinese Adoptee DNA”
This Facebook post features a flow chart about adoptee DNA, genetic databases, and birth family searches. This is a beginner-friendly resource for Chinese adoptees who…
Journey Across Forever – China Birth Parent Search Group
Journey Across Forever is a private Facebook group for adoptive parents with children from China who are searching for birth parents, foster parents, finders, etc.…
China – Birthparent search
Birthparent Search is a private Facebook group for Chinese adoptees and adoptive relatives. The goal of this group is to provide support and resources for…
Family Ties: Chinese Adoptee Birth Family Search
Family Ties is a private Facebook group that offers guidance and support for people searching for birth families in China. While this is not an…
Nikwi Hoogland
In an Instagram page in blog-like format, this resource offers a personal look at an adoptee’s thoughts and experiences about her identity and reunion experience.…
“2018 I WENT TO CHINA TO SEARCH FOR MY BIRTH FAMILY * 2018年寻找中国亲生父母”
In this short YouTube documentary (link to the full TV documentary is in the description), an adoptee shares her experience of going to China to…
CCI (China’s Children International): Searching Resources
This resource guide is a compilation of birth family searching resources for thee Chinese adoption community. It offers various tips, precautions, strategies, platforms, etc. for…
Nanchang Project
The Nanchang Project is a program for creating community and sharing resources for Chinese adoptees searching for birth family. Their goal is to provide adoptees…
Center for American Progress (CAP): “Welcoming All Families”
This is a report that discusses discrimination against LGBTQ+ foster and adoptive parents. It explains how religious exemptions allow agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ+ parents.…
CCI (China’s Children International) Pride
This is a private Facebook group created by CCI (China’s Children International) for LGBTQ+ Chinese adoptees. It’s a network to discuss issues and topics relating…
Subtle Asian Adoptee Traits
This is a Facebook group for Asian adoptees to connect with each other. It posts daily and is a space mainly for the discourse of…
Adoptiepedia
This interest group provides support for international adoptees. They discuss racism, identity, and birth family searches. It’s based in the Netherlands and is for all…
Confessions of a Chinese Adoptee
This group shares adoptees’ stories in order to help empower other adoptees, empower their self-growth, and change the narrative of adoption. It has resources for…
NPR: “I Found My Birth Mother. It Didn’t Rock My Life — And That’s OK”
This is a short, narrative story about an adoptee’s experience meeting her birth mother. This story will benefit adoptees who are considering conducting a birth…
ReunionEyes
This blog shares an adoptee’s experience about reunion with her birth family. It offers insight about how the experience has impacted her identity and how…
House of Rainbow
House of Rainbow serves LGBTQ+ people of color and faith. This organization works to combat religious homophobia and validates the belonging of LGBTQ+ in religious…
Asian Pride Project
This organization celebrates LGBTQ+ and API families and communities through artforms (writing, films, photography). They tell the stories of LGBTQ+ triumphs and struggles in the…
Gay Asian Pacific Islander Men of New York (GAPIMNY)
This all-volunteer community organization was founded in 1990 to empower queer Asian and Pacific Islanders. They provide various programs and collaborate with other organizations to…
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
This organization works to advance healing justice by transforming mental health for queer and transgender people of color. They have lists of community and practitioner…
Trikone
This is a volunteer-based non-profit organization for LGBTQ+ South Asians. Their mission is to unite people and affirm their South Asian identity and sexual orientation.…
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)
This organization empowers LGBTQ+ API members and is a federation of small, volunteer-run groups across the country. They provide capacity building, advocacy, convenings, and representation…
Rainbow LGBTQ Asians
This is a online Facebook group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ Asians. Group members are encouraged to share their experiences and media which discuss…
AsiaPacifiQueer: Rethinking Genders and Sexualities
This is an interdisciplinary essay collection which examines the shaping of local queer cultures in the Asia-Pacific region. The purpose of this book is to…
Talkspace: “6 Ways to Support the Mental Health of Your LGBTQ Loved Ones”
This is a brief article about how to support the mental health of your LGBTQ+ loved ones. It goes over 6 important tips for support,…
Stand with Trans
Stand With Trans supports youth (who are transitioning) and their families. This organization serves the transgender community by empowering trans youth through LGBTQ+ affirming therapy,…
Gender Spectrum
This is a source for the queer community and people who want to understand more about gender. The organization works to create gender-sensitive and inclusive…
John Hopkins Medicine: Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity
This office specializes in serving patients and families who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. The webpage offers medical resources for patients, families, students, staff,…
Bi.org
Bi.org is sponsored by the American Institute of Bisexuality and serves the bisexual community and its allies. Its mission is to, “connect bi people around…
APA: “Understanding transgender people, gender identity and gender expression”
From the American Psychological Association, this article will benefit people who would like to educate themselves about the transgender identity. This article is available in…
San Francisco State University: Family Acceptance Project
This is a research, intervention, education, and policy initiative to prevent health risks for queer youth. It specifically focuses on their well-being in the context…
National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse (NAPAFASA)
NAPAFASA serves and works with AAPI communities on initiatives addressing behavioral health within each community. It’s a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to mental…
Subtle Asian Mental Health
This is a Facebook group for Asians who want to be a part of an online community which focuses on mental health. It’s a private…
Project Lotus
Project Lotus focuses on Asian American mental health advocacy. Their mission is to destigmatize mental health in Asian-American communities by “tackling the model minority stereotype…
AA & NH/PI Health Central Directory
This directory is a great tool for AAPI members who want more information about mental health. Users can search by region, AANHPI subgroup, and focus.…
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. They offer several programs…
Stonewall
This organization fights for freedom, equity, and potential for the LGBTQ+ community. Their campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy. Their website…
CNN Health: “It’s Pride Month. Here’s what you need to know”
This article explains Pride and why it is celebrated. It discusses who celebrates it, its history, and the origin of the name and flag. It…
People: “Everything You Need to Know About Pride Month”
This article is a great resource for people who want to understand everything about Pride. The article explains pride month, its symbol, and why it’s…
Pronouns.org
This website’s goal is to teach everybody about the importance of pronouns and how to use them correctly. The site answers FAQs about how to…
Asexual Outreach: Ace Week
From Asexual Outreach, Inc, this webpage educates people about what asexuality is. The organization raises awareness for asexuality through promoting education tool resources, projects, and…
National Library of Medicine: “Discrimination and Mental Health–Related Service Use in a National Study of Asian Americans”
This is an academic journal article about the association between perceived discrimination and use of mental health services. With data coming from the National Latino…
Asians Do Therapy
This is a website for anyone in the AAPI community who needs to motivate and destigmatize their journey with therapy. The site is packed with…
NYU Langone Health: NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health
The NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (CSAAH) is based in NYU Langone’s Section for Health Equity. Its services research and evaluate…
Asian & Pacific Island American Health Forum (APIAHF)
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum’s services benefit the health of the AAPI community. The APIAHF supports the health of the community by…
Southasiantherapists.org
This directory is “the largest South Asian mental health therapist community in the world.” It operates internationally, with a focus on the US, Canada, and…
Bridges
Bridges’ services serve the APISA (Asian Pacific Islanders, South Asian Americans) with culturally-affirming therapy and mental health care. In their directory, users can search by…
Asian Pacific Community Counseling
Asian Pacific Community Counseling serves Asian Americans who live in California. They offer the Transcultural Wellness Center (TWC), the Supporting Community Connections (SCC), and the…
Korean American Wellness Association (KAWA)
KAWA offers services for Korean Americans. Users can search in directories for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and psychotherapists. Within each directory, users can search by keywords…
HealthRIGHT 360
This organization offers primary medical care, mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, dental services, and more. They have an Asian American specific program in…
Asian Health Services
AHS is a healthcare provider that offers a complete range of medical, dental, and mental health services. Asian Health Service (AHS)’s mission is to serve…
Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers (APCTC)
APCTC was established to meet the unique needs of AAPI immigrants and refugees. Their services are available to all ages of the AAPI community in…
Health Matters: “‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’: The Impacts of Microaggressions on the AAPI Community”
This article written by Dr. Warren Ng’s (child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist) helps educate readers about how microaggressions affect the AAPI Community. In the article,…
HuffPost: “How To Find A Therapist Who Focuses On Asian American Mental Health”
This article is for members of the AAPI community who are interested in finding a culturally-competent therapist. The author explains the importance of establishing a…
APA: “Recommendations for the Treatment of Asian-American/Pacific Islander Populations”
This resource is for mental health professionals who want to understand how to provide mental health support to the AAPI community. Sections in this guide…
APA: “Resources from the Ethnicity and Health in America Series”
This article explains how national heritage months impact the health of ethnic populations. Through the Ethnicity and Health in America Series, there are resources given…
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): “Asian American and Pacific Islander”
This article centers around AAPI mental health. It’s full of information with about barriers to mental health care, how to seek culturally-competent care, and also…
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)
ACRS promotes social justice and the well-being and empowerment of the AAPI and other underserved communities – including immigrants and refugees. They develop, provide, and…
Inclusive Therapists
Inclusive Therapists serve underrepresented communities through its mission to be a mental health liberation movement creating change through decolonial education, collective care, and activism. They…
Asian American Federation: Mental Health Directory
This directory provides the New York AAPI community with resources and providers. Users can search by term and use filters to gain a better search.…
American Board of Professional Psychology
This directory lists all current ABPP board certified psychologists. Users conducting basic searches can filter by name, specialty, or zip code. In advanced searches, users…
MyWellBeing
MyWellbeing offers therapist matching, educational contact, professional development, virtual group support, workplace mental health, and social impact & access services. Users can match with 3…
BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers accessible, convenient, and affordable professional therapy. By filling out a detailed questionnaire, users are assessed and matched with up to 25,000 licensed therapists.…
Unmute
This organization emphasizes serving traditionally muted or marginalized communities and destigmatizing mental health. In its search directory, users can search by state and insurance provider.…
Headway
Headway’s goal is to build the first asset-free national network of therapists who accept insurance. Users can search by location, concerns, and insurance. In a…
GoodTherapy
GoodTherapy’s purpose is to disseminate mental health news and information, challenge mental health stigmas, and promote ethical therapy. In the directory, users can search by…
Verywell Mind: “Best Mental Health Apps”
Medically reviewed and fact checked, this source lists out the best mental health mobile applications of 2022. In each summary, you can review the cost,…
Asian American Psychological Association: AAPA Fellows
The AAPA advocates on behalf of Asian Americans to advance Asian American psychology. The AAPA has 8 divisions, including one for multiracial and adopted Asian…
Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)
The AMHC’s mission is to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community. They offer a US and Canadian therapist directory. Users can filter…
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA)
The NAAPIMHA’s mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of the AAPI community. They provide training, resources, advocacy opportunities, and have been involved…
South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network (SAMHIN)
SAMHIN’s services support the South Asian community in the United States. Users can search their therapist directory by location, name, and category. On professional’s profiles,…
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA): “Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders”
The ADAA’s purpose is to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression. It also has a webpage dedicated to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.…
God Painted Me
This is a children’s picture book that discusses transracial adoption. It uses religion to portray adoption and human creation.
Asians for Mental Health
This organization was created to help Asians feel seen, heard, and empowered in their journeys towards better mental health. Their directory lets users filter through…
Free to Be… A Family: A Book About All Kinds of Belonging
This is a collection of stories, poems, and songs about different types of families and family relationships. The central concept of this anthology is that…
Adoption Is a Lifelong Journey
This book highlights the adoption journey as a child adoptee. It provides insight into the emotions and thoughts an adoptee or foster child, while also…
American Psychological Association (APA) Psychologist Locator
This APA service can benefit everyone. Users can search for a therapist by zip code, state, city, provider name, or practice area. In therapist’s profiles,…
Adopted Jane
This book is about a girl who has lived in an orphanage for most of her life. She has acted as a caretaker for other…
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes
This is a children’s book that tells the story of a woman who travels to China to adopt a baby girl. It’s based on the…
Anne of Green Gables
This is a fictitious story about Anne Shirley, an eleven-year-old orphan who isn’t embraced by her adoptive family. Before they send her back, Anne wins…
