OCAPICA at the APIAVote Presidential Town Hall

Thank you to APIAVote for having OCAPICA at the Presidential Town Hall and National Leadership Summit! By providing a dedicated space for candidates to address AAPI community members, leaders, and organizers face-to-face, the APIAVote Town Hall offers one of the rare opportunities for this impactful growing electorate to hear directly from those vying for the nation’s highest office.

Mary Anne Foo gave a speech unshedding hidden AAPI mental health needs during National APIAVote Presidential Town Hall. She shared a story about a small business owner who came to OCAPICA for help after facing dual challenges of racist harassment, and the mental health challenges that followed the harassment. We are so incredibly proud of Mary Anne for representing Orange County in this event!

New Mental Health Program: Project MPOWER

We're pleased to announce the launch of Project MPOWER: Making Positive Opportunities for Wellness, Empowerment, and Resiliency. Our goal is to create a culturally responsive space for health, healing, and well-being for participants of all ages and backgrounds. Project MPOWER provides the following services:

Counseling
Case Management
Rehabilitation Services
Peer Support
Psychiatry Consultation
Alternative Therapies
Wellness Workshops

All services are free, short-term, and open to all ages and backgrounds.

Contact MPOWER@ocapica.org or 714-461-3687 for referrals!

Wellness Corner with Project RISE

Welcome to our Wellness Corner with Tavis from our Project RISE program! Today, he'll be teaching about the concept of "Imposter Syndrome" - a feeling that many people face in their lifetime.

Click the video to learn more about it and find ways to address it, especially if it’s affecting your mental health. Project RISE provides free therapy for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in Orange County. Call (714) 461-3687 or email projectrise@ocapica.org to learn more.