Our Children, Youth and Families program strengthen A&NH/PI families by engaging youth, and helping them succeed and thrive in their communities. Our strengths and evidence-based, culturally competent approach is supported by bilingual and bicultural A&NH/PI counselors, who help youth grapple with the many challenges they may face as the children of immigrants and refugees, or as immigrants and refugees themselves.
We honor the cultural values, perceptions and belief systems of youth clients and their families, and treatment is personalized and driven by unique needs. Services may include individual, family and/or group therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, advocacy, case management, youth job readiness training, youth leadership and development groups, and prevention groups.
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
Bilingual and bicultural counselors provide in-person and telehealth services for youth ages 6–24, including:
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Mental health intake assessments
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Individual and group therapy
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Supportive case management and family counseling
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Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
ACRS offers a range of in-school, after-school, and summer activities that promote:
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Cultural identity and acceptance of others
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Positive relationships with school, family, and community
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Leadership skills
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Academic success and career exploration
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Healthy perspectives on dating and interpersonal relationships
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Reduced risk factors for violence, substance use, and mental health challenges
Pathways to Our Future
This one-year program offers year-round support for high school English language learners from Asian and Southeast Asian communities. It helps youth develop future goals with a focus on leadership skills, college exploration, and career and job readiness. Additional topics include social justice, anti-racism, and civic engagement. Youth also take part in a paid summer internship. For more information, contact pathways@acrs.org.
Queer Opportunities to Lead Organize and Reflect (QOLOR)
QOLOR provides safe spaces for discussion and creative activities centered on positive identity, community, and leadership development for LGBTQIA+ youth of color and their allies. For more information, contact QOLOR@acrs.org.
YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
We help young people abstain from drug and alcohol use through prevention work with schools, parents and peers. We also offer individual counseling and support.
