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Building Bridges for AAPI Mental Health
David Daesoo Kim had always been passionate about mental health and had noticed a lack of resources and support for Asian Americans in his community. Despite the growing need for mental health services among Asian Americans, there were few culturally-competent resources available. He witnessed first-hand the stigma and shame that often prevented individuals from seeking help, and recognized the need for a safe and supportive space where Asian Americans could receive quality mental health care.
610,257
Aapi Population in GA
Approximately
9.2% Asian Americans and 16% NHPIs in Georgia lack health insurance
10.5%
Asian Americans and 14.5% NHPIs in Georgia lack broadband access.
64.5 %
Asian American adults in GA speak a language other than English at home.
Founder
Dr. David Daesoo Kim
David Daesoo Kim, PhD, is a psychotherapist and an adjunct faculty member at the Mercer Medical School's Marriage Family Therapy (MFT) program. He is the founder of nonprofit People's Empowerment through Advocacy, Counseling & Education (PEACE) and owner/founder of Research Institute for Counseling & Education (RICE) LLC., located in Atlanta, Georgia.
His clinical, research, and teaching interests include Asian and Pacific Islander American mental health, racial and sexual identities, acculturation
MISSION
Transforming Lives Through Advocacy, Counseling, and Education
Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate mental health services to Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders individuals, families, and communities through community engagements and education, culturally appropriate services, and advocacy.
What Our Clients Say
I learned how to set healthy boundaries with people and to become a happy me. I can recognize the red flags for a toxic relationship before it becomes harmful to me, will impact my life moving forward.
어두웠던 제 삶에 한 줄기 빛이었던 것 같습니다. 경제적으로 어려웠던 상황 중에 상담사 선생님께서 도움을 주셔서, 세션을 받을 때마다 별 탈 없이 상담을 잘 받고 치료하였습니다. 때로는 급하게 상담을 받아야 할 때도 있었지만, 선생님께서는 차분하게 들어주시고 상담해주셨습니다. 그리고 경제적으로 도움을 주신 P.E.A.C.E 기관에도 감사드립니다.
My clinician listened to me without any judgment and showed me different ways to process my responses.
YOUTH PROGRAM
Empowering Youth Through P.E.A.C.E.
P.E.A.C.E provide a safe space for the youth where they can address their emotions and experiences in a healthy manner. Through counseling and education, we help improve their self esteems, build stronger relationships, and achieve future goals. Children and youth represent the future, therefore we must work towards providing the extra support and care.
