Chinatown Agency Launches Mental Health Program As Residents Fight Anti-Asian Hate, Pandemic Anxiety

CHICAGO – The Chinese American Service League has launched a mental health services program in Chinatown.

The agency’s behavioral health and clinical services program will provide mental health assessments, psychotherapy and crisis response, among other services, according to a press release.

The Chinese American Service League created the program to address the rising rates of mental health issues affecting community members as rising levels of anti-Asian hatred and pandemic anxiety and depression have affected communities across the country. Asian America and the Pacific Islands, according to the press release.

The program will complement the work of other regional mental health programs. And its offerings will increase “to best meet the needs of the families and individuals it serves,” according to the Chinese American Service League.

Clients will be able to use the services of the program in person, virtually or through telehealth appointments.

You can find out more about the Chinese American Service League and its programs online.

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