Greater philadelphia health impact mhat project - the asian community health coalition (achc) is requesting mhat funding for the greater philadelphia health impact (impact) project to increase…

Greater philadelphia health impact mhat project - the asian community health coalition (achc) is requesting mhat funding for the greater philadelphia health impact (impact) project to increase mental health awareness and reduce mental illness stigma in philadelphia's immigrant and minority communities. Through impact, achc will provide mental health first aid and culturally competent care training to 1,000 individuals through 11 community-based organizations, with a focus on teachers and school personnel, first responders, families of veterans, and families with children. The project will impact an additional 2,000 individuals through referral materials and social norm content. During this five-year project, achc will 1) deliver evidence-based mental health awareness training to 1,000 individuals through 11 community organizations, 2) develop mental health awareness materials in chinese, korean, vietnamese, and tagalog, 3) launch a social norms campaign to reduce mental health stigma, 4) expand mental health referral services through two mental health provider partners, and 5) develop a mental health awareness training plan. To execute this project, achc has established a partnership network with 11 unique community organizations in philadelphia and south new jersey. Impact will bring much-needed, high-impact mental health awareness resources to greater philadelphia's most under-served, at-risk populations.