The horrific recent racial attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) happening across the country have influenced the D&I conversations on campus. We must stand in solidarity with the Asian community in calling for an end to this violence. Secondly, Derek Chauvin’s trial, the police officer responsible for George Floyd’s death, is underway and sending shock waves through the black community. The use of force by police – especially against black and brown men – is as much on trial as is Chauvin.
Life Chiropractic College West is taking steps to create a stronger presence online to create a safe space for addressing issues such as this and provide necessary resources to the campus community. For this purpose, the Diversity and Inclusion Network (DIN), an online college-wide network and repository that provides a platform for increasing knowledge and awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion, have started a conversation against racial hatred and violence in the (DIN) Forum. We encourage students, faculty, and staff, and the community to join in this conversation. Please help us spread the word so as many people as possible can take advantage of this resource. Read more.
These incidents are traumatic and contribute to an increase in fear, stress, anxiety, and psychological trauma, reinforcing a need for increased mental health support.
The JED Foundation strongly condemns racism, xenophobia, and bias-motivated violence of any kind and has recently created mental health and anti-racism resources to support the AAPI communities.
| Click here for mental health and anti-racism resources to support AAPI communities. |
Mental Health Resources:
- Asian American Suicide Prevention & Education
- Call 1-877-990-8585, a 24 hour Asian LifeNet Hotline (Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Fujianese are offered)
- @asiansformentalhealth on Instagram
- Asian Mental Health Collective
- APIDA Therapist Directory via AMHC
- HGSE Let’s Talk! Supporting Asian and Asian American Students through COVID-19 (2020) 8-Part webinar series
- Racial Trauma Toolkit
- Recent Instagram post AMHC Resources
- SAMSHA: 800-662-HELP
- @subtleasianmentalhealth on Facebook
- Supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students video from Each Mind Matters (CA)
Anti-Racism Resources:
- Anti-Asian Violence Resources Carrd
- COVID-19 and Racism one-pager
- Guide for Parents of Asian/Asian American Adolescents on how to talk to teens about racism
- HGSE Let’s Talk! 2021 Professionals Conference, supporting Asian and Asian American students
- Stop AAPI Hate
- Supporting Asian/Asian American Children and Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic video and resources from Society for Research in Child Development
Text START to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8253) for a confidential conversation anytime.
- Contact The Trevor Project’s TrevorLifeline 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386. Counseling is also available 24/7 via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Help or by texting START to 678-678.
- Check out mental health resource center for info on taking care of ourselves and others during difficult times.
- Call your local emergency response number to report incidents to law enforcement.
- Help with tracking hate by reporting incidents by visiting Stop AAPI Hate or https://www.standagainsthatred.org/about
We stand together to promote unity, inclusion, and safety for all.
In solidarity,
Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Dr. Annette Walker
Student Life Manager, Dani Lorta, M.A.