The Power of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Cultural Practices in Healing

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity invites you to join in celebrating the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month event, The Power of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Cultural Practices in Healing, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT. This webinar is presented in collaboration with the AANHPI ‘Ohana Center of Excellence (CoE), Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Papa Ola Lōkahi, Ho’aka Mana, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, and California State University East Bay.

This webinar will focus on applying cultural frameworks to build trust and community engagement in behavioral health care services for AANHPI communities during times of crisis. Participants will gain literacy on key cultural concepts related to health, community identity, and wellness for AANHPIs. Presenters will share on-the-ground experiences from Lahaina, Maui, demonstrating the application of these principles in building behavioral health support during ongoing recovery efforts. Topics covered will include the community response to traumatic events and suicide, serving as a bridge to the community, culturally grounded responses, partnerships and influence, supporting what works in communities, financial support when possible, and the importance of listening to and observing community needs rather than imposing external solutions.