For nearly a decade now, WAVES has been working towards creating a supportive and engaging community for AAPI Youth. Now, we’re packaging the work we do into invaluable services tailored to meet your needs.

We equip communities with the knowledge, tools and connections needed to break the silence around mental health. Our services are designed to be culturally responsive, linguistically inclusive, and rooted in lived experience—bridging gaps in care and understanding for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. From training first responders in Mental Health First Aid to licensing documentary film screenings, providing peer support, leading educational sessions, and conducting community-based research, we partner with organizations, schools, and individuals to create lasting impact and stronger, more connected communities.

Bilingual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Trainings

Bilingual Mental Health First Aid (MFHA) trainings that teach community members to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health challenges.

License Film Screenings & Facilitate Guided Discussions

Curated screenings of Silent War and other WAVES films, paired with facilitated discussions to spark awareness and dialogue.

Deliver Culturally Responsive Peer Support

WAVES Village provides culturally responsive, bilingual peer‑support from trained volunteers to foster empathy and empowerment.

Lead Educational Workshops & Conference Sessions

Workshops, panels, and trainings that equip providers, students, and community leaders with tools to address AAPI mental health.

Conduct Community-Based Research & Evaluation

Community‑based research that identifies AAPI health needs and informs strategies for equity, well‑being, and systems change.