Business Details
Empowering Asian Communities Through Health Equity & Support Services
Founded to address health disparities within Asian communities, we provide culturally and linguistically tailored health services and support programs. Our organization partners with institutions like Oregon Health & Science University to deliver vision screenings and preventive care, focusing on marginalized populations. We specialize in health insurance navigation, mental health counseling, and wellness education through multilingual staff and community partnerships.Our team has secured grants from the Oregon Health Authority to expand equitable public health initiatives. We offer ethnic meal programs, tobacco prevention outreach, and social groups for seniors, adapting services during public health crises while maintaining continuity of care. Our board-led governance ensures alignment with community needs, and we collaborate with local agencies to enhance access to critical resources.
Services
Health Insurance Assistance
Wellness Groups
Mental Health Program
Ethnic Meals Program
Tobacco Prevention
Cancer Support
Health Education
Wraparound Support
Highlights and features
- Specializing in culturally specific care for Asian communities since 2012
- Partnered with OHSU Casey Eye Institute for 10+ years of free screenings
- Awarded Oregon Health Authority Health Equity grants for targeted programs
- Multilingual staff providing services in Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and more
- Coordinated 1,400+ vaccinations during the pandemic response
Services
Health Insurance Assistance
Our certified navigators help with Oregon Health Plan enrollment and Marketplace insurance applications through personalized Vietnamese-language assistance. We connect individuals with affordable coverage options and explain benefits in culturally relevant contexts. This service ensures community members understand their healthcare rights and access preventive care resources.
Mental Health Program
State-certified clinicians provide Vietnamese-language outpatient mental health services addressing trauma, anxiety, and pandemic-related distress. We offer short-term counseling through the MIN PH program and coordinate care with primary healthcare providers. Our approach integrates cultural sensitivity with evidence-based therapeutic practices for effective community mental wellness support.
Ethnic Meals Program
Monthly distribution of culturally appropriate food items maintains dietary traditions during public health crises. We deliver ethnic meal kits containing specialty ingredients to seniors and vulnerable populations while following safety protocols. This program addresses food insecurity while preserving cultural identity through nutritionally balanced, community-specific food access.
Questions
What health services do you offer for Asian communities?
We provide culturally specific programs including health insurance navigation, mental health counseling, chronic disease prevention, and ethnic meal distribution through multilingual staff.
How can I get help with Oregon Health Plan enrollment?
Our certified Vietnamese-speaking navigators assist with OHP applications and Marketplace insurance enrollment, explaining coverage options in culturally relevant terms.
Do you offer mental health support services?
Yes, we provide state-certified Vietnamese-language outpatient mental health services and short-term counseling through our MIN PH program for pandemic-related distress.
Are your services available during the pandemic?
We continue modified programming with safety protocols, including virtual wellness groups and socially distanced meal distributions while maintaining core service access.
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