Community is where wellness begins

Building community mental health in Asian
immigrant families through cultural and
intergenerational engagement in Philadelphia

WHO WE ARE

We break barriers to mental wellness in Asian immigrant communities.

We achieve this by providing culturally-responsive and trauma-informed programming, as well as intergenerational activities with AAPI immigrant youth, parents, caregivers, community workers, and mental health professionals.

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OUR IMPACT

Served 833

AAPI youth, parents, and caregivers between 2020 and 2021 via workshops and programs

Established 1

local network of 25 Asian-identifying mental health experts and community health workers to better serve the AAPI immigrant families

Trained 58

wellness leaders to bring awareness to the importance of mental health within families and across the community

OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCES

[NEW] AAPI Bilingual Therapist Directory

Find Therapists, Clinics, and Mental Health Resources near you with our updated directory.

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[Featured] Events & Programs

Explore our Wellness Leadership Program, Asian Women’s Wellness Day events, and more.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“Beyond the promotora model: These projects are focused on immigrant wellness in culturally distinct ways”

Erin Flynn Jay

“How three Philly groups are raising mental-health awareness in immigrant community”

Bethany Ao

“This Philly org provides Chinese immigrant families with the tools to heal, as the pandemic intensifies anti-Asian hate”

Kira Wang

“Through CIFWI, I learned more about different topics like what a healthy career path or strong relationships look like. Most importantly, I was able to further explore my relationship with my family and my background as a second generation Chinese American, and learn how they intersect with the development of my mental health and wellness.”

Amy Xia (she/her), CIFWI Wellness Leader

“I’m incredibly grateful to have joined CIFWI…as one of the peer mentors for its Wellness Leadership Program this year. Personally, it has taught me so much about the different aspects of my mental wellbeing and truly given me a safe space where I feel everyone’s voice is heard and celebrated, and where our mental health is openly talked about, instead of being hidden.”

Sarah Zhang (she/her), CIFWI Peer Mentor