——RESOURCES——
Note: many of these resource links were compiled by Eda Yu (@edacyu on Instagram) and Myles Thompson (@myles.tho on Instagram).
Report instances of anti-Asian assault: https://stopaapihate.org/
Sign this petition to end hate crimes against Asian Americans: https://www.change.org/p/governor-andrew-cuomo-end-hate-crimes-against-asian-americans
Write to your public officials. You can find out who your representatives are here: https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/
Tips to stay safe: https://stopaapihate.org/safetytipsenglish/
——DONATE——
Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/
Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay: https://www.vacceb.net/
Donate to VACCEB to support them after suffering damages in a fire: https://givebutter.com/62sqjZ?fbclid=IwAR3PihgzKh1RgTgzCvvaxyfBbBNJIOPQJMtQDI5VYo3Cok5QE0OM5hK_V04
Filipino Cultural Center: https://www.filipinocc.org/take-action
Asian Law Caucus: https://www.advancingjustice-alc.org/
Chinese Progressive Association: https://cpasf.org/
APIENC: building transgender, non-binary, and queer API power: https://apienc.org/
AALDEF: to protect and promote Asian American civil rights: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E102192&id=11
——MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES——
As co-presidents, we have created a direct anonymous “hotline” where you can reach us; feel free to share your experiences, concerns, questions, or anything at all. Tell us how you’re doing and what we can do to support you. There will be a space to add your contact information if you would like a co-president to directly follow up with you.
Virtual drop-in hours with an Asian American psychologist from CPS
Monday, March 22 at 4pm ET: https://princeton.zoom.us/j/95035069060
Princeton Mental Health Resources
Princeton Peer Nightline: https://princetonpeernightline.com/
Carl A. Fields Center for Equality: http://fieldscenter.princeton.edu/contact
Women’s Center: http://women.princeton.edu/resources
LGBT Center: http://lgbt.princeton.edu/resources
Counseling & Psychological Services: (609) 258-3141
McCosh Infirmary: (609) 258-3139 (access to medical and counseling after-hours)
APIDA Mental Health Resources
Asian American Therapist Directory: https://www.asianmhc.org/apisaa
South Asian Therapists: https://southasiantherapists.org/
Inclusive Therapists: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/
Steps to Take in Finding Therapists: https://asiansdotherapy.com/ready-to-begin
Free 1:1 Supportive Listening Sessions with Subtle Asian Mental Health
@Laichientherapy on Instagram: Offering Asian Pacific American pay-as-you-wish group therapy
Crisis Line (1-800-273-TALK) or SAMHSA National Hotline (800-662-HELP)
Crisis Text Line: Text “CONNECT” to 741741
APIDA and General Mental Health Information
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)
APIDA Mental Health Information
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
As noted, this is not a complete list of resources. Please take time to care for yourself during these times — the AASA Executive Board will be reaching out in the next few days with even more resources and support.
As always, raising awareness about these attacks is crucial. Please share these links with your family and friends.