Healthcare for Humans: The Founding of Asian Counseling & Referral Services: with Theresa Fujiwara

Episode 39 - The Founding of Asian Counseling & Referral Services (ACRS): A Conversation with Theresa Fujiwara Host Raj Sundar interviews Theresa Fujiwara, co-founder of the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS). They discuss the grassroots origins of ACRS and its pivotal role in providing culturally responsive mental health care to the Asian Pacific Islander community, filling a void left by national institutions. They also discuss the organization's approach, which blends Eastern and Western medicine, and the significance of community engagement in healing from trauma. The episode also explores the challenges of addressing stigma, language barriers, and diverse needs in mental health care while emphasizing the importance of integrated support and the role of community-based solutions. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/