On May 4, UCA WAVES volunteers participated in CAFA’s annual Spring Fair, which brought together nearly 700 members of the Chinese community. Our booth drew a lot of attention—many visitors shared how essential mental health is in their lives and expressed strong support for our mission to promote mental wellness in the Chinese American community.

We were especially encouraged by the interest shown by older adults in our in-person mini-education health talks. Many people also joined us in completing a survey on AANHPI adult mental health needs—important research that helps shape better support for Asian American communities.

Some attendees were excited to sign up as WAVES volunteers, and expressed interest in mental health first aid training so they can better support those around them.

One Chinese American family doctor from Burlington told us: “Thank you for serving the community with such dedication. Strengthening the bonds within the Chinese community through mutual support is so important—I believe UCA WAVES will make greater achievements.”

5月4日，UCA Waves组织义工们参加了CAFA一年一度的春季游园会。现场有近700人华人参加活动，有很多华人被UCA Waves的展台吸引，他们认为：心理健康是刚需，对我们每个人都非常重要。他们也很开心看到我们的组织，支持美国华人的心理健康。还有许多年长华人，对UCA Waves的线下健康讲座十分感兴趣。现场我们还邀请大家参与美国亚太裔成年人的问卷调查，这样的研究可以更好地支持到美国亚裔成年人的心理健康需求。

同时还有朋友很愿意成为Waves的义工, 希望能参加心理健康急救员培训，更专业地为身边的人提供支持和帮助。

一位来自Burlington的华裔家庭医生，她说：感谢你们如此热心地为华人社区服务。增强华人社区的凝聚力，大家互相支持和帮助，相信UCA Waves 会取得更大的成就。