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Cerebral Palsy Guide

Cerebral Palsy Guide is a resource dedicated to providing educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by cerebral palsy and other birth injuries. This page specifically discusses therapies, medications, surgeries, and more, that are relevant to cerebral palsy and birth injuries.

Center for American Progress (CAP): “Welcoming All Families”

This is a report that talks about discrimination against LGBTQ foster and adoptive parents. It explains that religious exemptions allow agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ parents and how that reduces the families available to adopt, overburdens the child welfare system, and hurts the best interests of children. .

CCI (China’s Children International) Pride

This is a private Facebook group created by CCI (China’s Children International) for those who identify as LGBTQ+ individuals. It is for Chinese adoptees and is open to all ages. It’s a network to discuss issues and topics relating to Chinese adoptees and the LGBTQ+ community.

House of Rainbow

House of Rainbow’s services can most apply to and benefit LGBTQ+ people of color and faith. The organization works to combat religious homophobia and also validates LGBTQ religious individuals. It offers 1:1 support, group gatherings, and training workshops. On the website you can learn more about their services and the work they do.

Asian Pride Project

This organization celebrates LGBTQ individuals and API families and communities through artforms. It tells the stories of LGBTQ triumphs and struggles in the API community. These artforms include short films and videos, photography and written word. This source applies to the Asian and Asian American community and the LGBTQ community. It is a source you can just scroll through and look at on your own time.

Gay Asian Pacific Islander Men of New York (GAPIMNY)

This organization was founded in 1990 and is an all-volunteer community organization with the mission to empower queer and trans Asian Pacific Islanders to craete positive change. They provide a range of programs and work in coalition with other organizations to educate and promote dialogue about race, sexuality, gender, and health. This source applies to the API and LGBTQ community.

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)

This organization works to advance healing justice by transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color. They have lists of community and practitioner resources including crisis hotlines, as well as a therapy directory. This source is great for all minority communities and mental health services can be filtered by city or zip code. You can also request to join the directory as well.

Trikone

This is a registered non-profit organization for LGBTQ people of South Asian descent in the Bay Area (CA). It’s 100% volunteer-based and they’re always looking for volunteers. They also provide a Desi LGBTQ Helpline. They have two subgroups: Women of Trikone and Parents @ Trikone. They also have resources and events.Their mission is to unite people amd affirm their South Asian identity and sexual orientation.

National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)

This organization empowers LGBTQ+ API and is a federation of small, volunteer-run groups across the country. They provide capacity building, advocacy, convenings and representation pledges. They also have social media accounts to connect with them (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and are based in New York.

Rainbow LGBTQ Asians

This is an online Facebook group that is a safe space for LGBTQ+ Asians from all over to chat and share experiences and media which discuss the issues that LGBTQ+ Asians face. It is a private group with 84 members.

AsiaPacifiQueer: Rethinking Genders and Sexualities

This is an interdisciplinary essay collection which examines the shaping of local queer cultures in the Asian Pacific region in order to move beyond definitonis and understandings of sexuality and gender that rely on Western assumptions.

John Hopkins Medicine: Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity

From Johns Hopkins, the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity serves patients and families who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. The webpage offers resources for patients, families, students, staff, and faculty. The website is available in 31 languages through the language assistance program.

Bi.org

Bi.org is a source that can apply to and most benefit those who are bisexual, know a loved one who is, or just want to be educated. Its mission is to “connect bi people around the world and provide accurate, accessible, scientifically-sound information about (bi)sexuality.” The webpage is a project of the Bi Foundation or the American Institute of Bisexuality. On the webpage you can explore Bi people, resources, or get involved.

APA: “Understanding transgender people, gender identity and gender expression”

From the American Psychological Association, this article can apply to and benefit those who would like to educate themselves about the transgender identity. The pamphlet is available in several languages. It covers common questions, recommended readings, and related resources.

San Francisco State University: Family Acceptance Project

From the Family Acceptance Project, this source will most apply to and benefit the LGBTQ+ community in the context of their families, cultures, or faith communities. The Family Support Model created was made to “prevent health risks, strengthen families, and build healthy futures for LGBTQ and gender diverse children and youth”. The organization is centered around research, intervention, education, and policy. You can download posters with more information on them.

Talkspace: “6 Ways to Support the Mental Health of Your LGBTQ Loved Ones”

From TalkSpace.com, this source will most apply to and benefit those who are seeking how to support the mental health of LGBTQ+ loved ones. The article goes over 6 important tips and gives detailed explanations. The source also gives additional resources

Stand with Trans

Stand With Trans is a source that can apply to and most benefit families and youth who are transitioning. The organization serves the trans community by empowering trans youth through LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, events/workshops, and support groups. On the webpage you can find many resources that will educate, inform, and support

Gender Spectrum

Gender Spectrum is a source for anyone who is part of the queer community or would like to understand more about it. The organization works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. On the webpage you can find online consulting, groups, and plenty of resources.

Asians Do Therapy

Asians Do Therapy, is a website that can most apply to and benefit anyone in the AAPI community who needs some motivation to start. The website is packed with testimonials (including some by famous people), tips on how to start, and guides to finding a therapist. There is also a resource page with additional recommended articles, videos, and podcasts. The website in its whole is meant to destigmatize therapy for Asians.

AA & NH/PI Health Central Directory

The AA & NH/PI Health Central Directory members of the AAPI community who want more information on health. You can search by Region AANHPI subgroup, and focus. On the short profiles you can read the summary and be linked to the organization’s website.

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)

GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)’s services can apply to and most benefit the LGBTQ community. “As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.” It offers several programs in the entertainment, news, and digital media to accelerate LGBTQ community. GLAAD also offers a Resource list.

Stonewall

Stonewall’s services can apply to and most benefit the LGBTQ+ community. The organization fights for freedom, equity, and potential. Their campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy. On the website information is provided, resources, workplace/school resources, and recent news.

CNN Health: “It’s Pride Month. Here’s what you need to know”

From CNN, this article can apply to and most benefit those who do not know much about Pride and why it is celebrated. The article gives an overview of who celebrates it, how it began, where the name came from, the origin of the flag, and answers the question if non-LGBTQ people can participate.

People: “Everything You Need to Know About Pride Month”

From People Magazine, this article applies to and most benefits those who do not know much about Pride and why it is celebrated. The article gives an overview of what is pride month, what it’s symbol, why it is celebrated in June, who were the major figures involved, and gives recommendations on some easy ways to celebrate.

Pronouns.org

Pronouns.org’s mission can apply to and most benefit those who want to learn more about the importance of pronouns or how to use them correctly. The webpage answers common questions such as “How do I use personal pronouns?” or “ How do I use Gender Inclusive Language?” The webpage also offers additional links and videos.

Asexual Outreach: Ace Week

From Asexual Outreach, Inc, this webpage can apply to and most benefit those who would like to educate themselves or others on what asexuality is. The organization raises awareness for asexuality theough expanding education tool resources, projects, and events. On the webpage you can learn about their campaigns, projects, and online community hub.

Inclusive Therapists

Inclusive Therapist’s services can apply to and especially benefit underrepresented communities. With its mission to be a “mental health liberation movement creating change through decolonial education, collective care, and activism.” Inclusive Therapist has a detailed filter system within its directory. You can search by name, keyword, location, insurance, language, service, and specialty. Professional profiles are very detailed as well.

Southasiantherapists.org

Summary: South Asian Therapists’ directory is “the largest South Asian mental health therapist community in the world”. This directory is international with a focus on the U.S, Canada, and the UK. You can refine your location, session type, and language. On profiles you can learn more about the language served, types of clients, session types, bio, and contact information.

Unmute

Umute has an emphasis on serving/benefiting traditionally muted or marginalized communities with an aim on de-stigmatizing mental health. In its search directory you can search by state and insurance provider. In a therapist profile you can learn about their focus areas, treatment modalities, finance information, and more in their bio.

Headway

Headway’s services can apply to and benefit everyone. You can find AAPI therapy through this site through filters. Headway is also noted for its goal of “building the first asset-free national network of therapists who accept insurance”. You can search by location, concerns, and insurance carrier information. In a therapist profile you can learn more about the professional’s specializations, insurance information, schedule, and more.

GoodTherapy

GoodTherapy’s services can apply to and benefit everyone. You can find AAPI therapy through this site through filters. GoodTherapy is noted for being accessible anywhere. In the directory you can search by zip, city, treatment type, name, and organization. In a therapist profile you can find finance information, if telehealth is available, services, services, and more.

Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)

The Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC) ’s services can apply to and benefit especially AAPI with its mission to “normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community.” Within the site there is a U.S and Canadian therapist directory. On these directories there are detailed filters such as by issue, age group, finance information, modalities, and more. On the therapist profiles, there is detailed information. There is also a resource/ org directory that can be searched by location or category

American Psychological Association (APA) Psychologist Locator

The American Psychological association’s services can apply to and benefit everyone. You can find AAPI therapy through this site through filters. To use you can search for a therapist by zip code, state, city, provider name, or practice area. In a therapist’s profile you can find their address, contact information, services, hours, insurance acceptance policy, and more.

American Board of Professional Psychology

The American Board of Professional Psychology’s services can apply to and benefit everyone. You can find AAPI therapy through this site through filters. This directory list only lists out all current ABPP board certified psychologists. In basic search you can search by name, specialty, or zip code. In advanced search, you can search by state office, state licensed, and within X miles of Zip.

MyWellBeing

MyWellbeing offers therapist matching, educational contact, professional development, virtual group support, workplace mental health, and social impact & access. Services can apply to and benefit everyone. You can find AAPI therapy through this site through filters. To match with 3 personalized matches you need to answer a guiding quiz. You are able to schedule and talk to your matches easily.

BetterHelp

BetterHelp’s services can apply to and benefit everyone. You can find AAPI therapy through this site through filters. By filling out a detailed questionnaire you are assessed and able to get matched to one of 25,000 licensed therapists. You are able to message your therapist and request a new therapist easily.

NPR: “Microaggressions are a big deal: How to talk them out and when to walk away”

“Podcast and interview with Kevin Nadal on microaggressions and how their impact is not “micro.”” Nadal also has his own website with books on microaggressions and other subjects.”

NCFA: “Resources for Being an LGBTQ-Friendly Agency”

Same-sex headed families are increasingly becoming a part of the adoption community, so this is a short resource list of resources for being an LGBTQ-friendly agency.

Two Adoptees Uncensored: “Listening to Adoptees”

“Christopher, identifies as a queer transracial adoptee born in Vietnam and was adopted at 1 year old. He reflects on growing up in a white family, and predominantly white community. “

Meggin Nam Holtz (LMSW)

Meggin Holtz received her MSW with a focus on child and adolescent trauma in the clinical setting. She provides therapy to youth, adolescents, families, and adults utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed, attachment, culturally and racially sensitive, and adoption-informed lens.