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.