Upcoming Events
Growing Down: How to Have Fun as an Adult
growing down: how to have fun as an adult
[2pm-5pm, Sunday, February 8th, 2026]
Adulting doesn’t come with a manual on having fun. Rather, having fun as an adult is often relegated to the periphery of our priorities by the social order we live in, or it’s neatly packaged into a slogan that glorifies burnout more than it makes the case for having fun (i.e. work hard, play hard).
The New York Coalition of Asian American Mental Health (NYCAAMH) invites you to a conversation where we’ll explore another option: growing down. Join us for an afternoon of community building, creative expression, and collective reflection as we puzzle through this question: how can adults have fun and honor their humanity in its fullness?
Join us!
Please click here to register! We will meet at Tea & Milk, in Bay Ridge, at 6756 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11220.
Coffee, Connections, and...Casinos?
Come and join NYCAAMH as we explore the role of casinos, gambling, and their impact on Asian mental health. This event will offer a thoughtful, community-centered space for open and respectful conversation about how gambling intersects with mental health, family life, and neighborhood change.
Our goal is not to arrive at one “correct” answer or perspective, but to listen, learn, and better understand how these issues affect people in different ways. Together, we’ll sip coffee while we connect over personal stories, community values, and conversations about broader systemic forces.
Join us!
We will meet at The Well Coffee, 43-29 162nd Street, Flushing, NY 11358. All are welcome! The first 50 people who sign up will receive an $8 voucher for food or drinks at The Well Café.
Please register in advance using this link, or scan the QR code below.
Organizers
This event was organized by NYCAAMH’s Collective Liberation, Policy, and Advocacy Committee which includes Anthony In-soo Rispoli, Anthony Ling, Daksha Rajabhathor, and Zhiyan Yang.
Anthony In-soo Rispoli, LMSW, is a clinical social worker. He is passionate about providing anti-oppressive mental health care and fostering critical consciousness. He leverages his experience as a socialist and an Asian American to create a compassionate and inclusive therapeutic environment for BIPOC communities. Anthony is dedicated to addressing the unique mental health stigma that affects men and promoting healthier, progressive models of masculinity.
Anthony Ling, PT, DPT, CBIS, is a physical therapist with a passion for public health, policy, and advocacy. He is currently working in an inpatient rehabilitation unit and has goals of working within healthcare improvement and patient safety.
Daksha Rajabhathor is pursuing a masters degree in social work. She cares deeply about mental health and social change, and her work is guided by a belief in collective liberation and ensuring that even the most vulnerable are seen, supported, and empowered.
Zhiyan Yang is a mental health researcher pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology. Outside of research, she’s committed to sharing culturally responsive mental health education and resources with the Asian community.
Being Asian American: Then and Now, Exploring Our Identity and Experiences
Being Asian American: Then and Now, Exploring Our Identity and Experiences
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, at The World’s Borough Bookshop
Where did the term “Asian American” come from, and what does it mean for us today? Have you ever wondered where you belong, how you fit within the label “Asian American”, or felt pressured by the model minority stereotype? Together, we’ll learn about the political history of the Asian American label and explore how we understand ourselves and our sense of belonging. This gathering explores the reality that Asian Americans are not a monolith.
We will reflect on our personal and collective identities and honor the richness of our immigration histories and diverse cultural backgrounds from across the Asian diaspora.
We are excited to foster a space for experience-sharing, community-building, and, of course, breaking bread together!
Collaborators and Organizers
The New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health (NYCAAMH) strives to improve the quality of mental health care services in Asian American communities throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our mission is to address the unmet mental health care needs and service disparities of the Asian American population through advocacy, community service, professional development, and collaboration with government and local service providers.
The World’s Borough Book Shop
Here are some words from our partner, The World’s Borough Book Shop, about who they are.
“We are a bookshop that celebrates and only sells BIPOC books. Our shelves are dedicated to amplifying diversity and inclusivity of BIPOC writers. Queens is one of the most diverse places in the world, with over 130 languages spoken in just one borough. However, despite its diversity, there are very few bookstores around, leaving many areas as book deserts. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone to discover, read, and celebrate diverse literature. By offering a vast selection of BIPOC books, we aim to uplift the voices and stories of underrepresented communities, providing a space for them to connect and empower one another.”
Join us!
We invite you to join NYCAAMH for this exciting event. Connect with like-minded folks for beverages, snacks, and conversations about the history of the Asian American identity and how it shapes our experiences and the world around us.
Please RSVP by clicking here to register through this form. We encourage you to sign up by 2/15/26, so that we can honor your food practices.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
UNDOING RACISM® REGIONAL WORKSHOP NYC
We are excited to invite you to the Undoing Racism® & Community Organizing Workshop by the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB), a powerful 3-day in-person gathering designed to give us foundational analysis, deepen our understanding of systemic racism and strengthen our collective capacity for organizing toward change.
This intensive, interactive process challenges participants to analyze the structures of power and privilege that hinder social equity and prepares them to be effective organizers for justice. You must be able to attend all 3 days and times.
📅 Dates & Times
Friday, October 10 · 5:30 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, October 11 · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday, October 12 · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Location
The Flea Theater
20 Thomas St, New York, NY 10007
This workshop aligns with NYCAAMH’s commitment to an anti-racist, anti-oppressive lens and to advancing decolonizing values in mental health and community wellness. Rooted in collective learning and organizing, NYCAAMH seeks to drive sustained action, nurture healing, and build toward collective liberation. We hope that having this foundational analysis can support us in examining our role as mental health practitioners and linking our experiences to understand broader systemic issues.
JOIN US
If you are interested in participating please fill out this form by Friday, October 4th. Filling out the form does not guarantee workshop attendance. You will receive a confirmation from NYCAAMH.
We are committed to making this workshop accessible. A limited number of sliding scale scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority for those attending all three days and connected to NYCAAMH. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) can be provided to LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LP, and Licensed Psychologists upon completion.
We also encourage participants whose organizations provide professional development funding to register through their workplace and attend with NYCAAMH. This helps us reserve scholarship seats for those without access to institutional support.
This is an open workshop to the larger NYC community. There will be other participants from various backgrounds, professions, organizers, that can attend. See here for more info. If you know other people who might be interested in attending the workshop outside of the NYCAAMH network send them the official PISAB workshop link.
If you have any questions please reach out to us at hello@nycaamh.org
About the organization
The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond, a national, multiracial, anti-racist collective of organizers and educators, is dedicated to building a movement for social transformation. Our aim is to undo racism and other forms of oppression.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Rising Together in Hope: Leadership Planning and Organizing
Rising Together in Hope: Leadership Planning and Organizing
We’re inviting all members to a special meeting to identify leadership and chairs for each of these vital areas. This is your opportunity to help guide the direction of NYCAAMH and ensure our work reflects our shared values and vision.
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 7pm Eastern
Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u6ats3BCT-Kxu0CaT85sUg
Please RSVP by Sept 14th to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u6ats3BCT-Kxu0CaT85sUg
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
NYCAAMH x ASSG Membership Meeting – Hope, Community & Action
New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health (NYCAAMH) and Asian Student Support Group (ASSG) at NYU Silver are coming together to host a joint membership meeting focused on hope, community, and action as we consider the mission to advance the mental health and community wellness of Asian American communities using an anti-oppressive lens. Through interactive activities, we will share insights and connect with one another to foster resilience, take collective action, and build stronger, more supportive communities.
We will begin with a student & professionals mixer at 5:30pm and transition to our community-building membership activities at 6pm. Refreshments will be provided.
About Our Partner: ASSG @ NYU Silver
The Asian Student Support Group (ASSG) at NYU Silver School of Social work is a student-led group that seeks to offer a safe space for Asian-identifying students to explore their Asian identity as developing social workers, to celebrate their uniqueness, and to gather as a community for support.
Join us!
Join us as we come together as mental health and community wellness students, professionals, and allies to both encourage hopefulness and collaborate towards pathways for change!
Please RSVP by registering through this form. We encourage you to sign up by 4/1/25, so that we can honor your food practices.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Virtual Game Night with NYCAAMH!
Amidst all the recent distress we have been experiencing or helping our clients through, we would like to invite everyone to experience an evening of joy with the NYCAAMH community. Join Peer Supervision member and game master Sohaib Javed for virtual Jeopardy and Jackbox games!
Sohaib Javed
Sohaib (he/him/his) is a South Asian and Muslim NYC-based MHC-LP who incorporates fun, humor, and memes when appropriate in his work to make therapy a warmer and more welcoming space. He is also a proud nerd who enjoys anime, video games, comics, and movies!
Join us!
To join Virtual Game Night, please follow the steps below, and make sure you have adequate internet access and the Zoom application on your phone or computer. It is also recommended that you join via your laptop or desktop instead of on a mobile phone.
Register on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting, and you will be able to add the event to your calendar.
Please fill out this quick survey by Thursday, 2/20/25, so that you can contribute your game night preferences and help Sohaib decide on the trivia questions.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Peer Supervision
Join NYCAAMH for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify both as members of the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian diaspora AND as mental health/community wellness professionals and students.
Peer Supervision
Join fellow Asian American mental health & community wellness professionals for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify as Asian American mental health/community wellness professionals and/or students.
‘Chia Sẻ’ Community Zine Lab
We’re excited to share a new offering from NYCAAMH Executive Member, Hân Nguyễn, LMSW. She will be facilitating a monthly lab as part of the Asian American Justice + Innovative Lab community leadership development program. Join us on a community zine lab project on 3rd Thursdays of each month starting February 15th from 9pm-10:30pm EST / 6pm-7:30pm PST.
Embark on a creative journey with our 'Chia Sẻ' Community Zine Lab, exploring Asian diaspora stories through food. 'Chia Sẻ,' meaning 'sharing' in Vietnamese, embodies our commitment to reflecting on experiences around food, connecting with ancestral roots, and exploring the emotions of grief, displacement, and joy within our Asian diaspora. Join us as we draw inspiration from the history of zine-making in Asian American activism. In each session, engage in a vibrant mix of storytelling, reflection, and creative expression - a powerful way to process the complexities of our shared experiences. Let’s weave our collective narrative into a community zine, 'Chia Sẻ,' that shares the diverse and resonant stories of the Asian diaspora.
This is an open lab to the community starting February and ends in June. Folks are welcome to join any of the 5-part sessions. We welcome anyone who identifies as part of the Asian Diaspora. Please register below.
NYCAAMH Theater Night!
For those of us who have been to Chinatown in Manhattan, we have undoubtedly seen "Private Danny Chen Way" as part of Elizabeth Street between Canal and Bayard. Danny Chen is a part of history in NYC, and it is important for those of us in the Asian American mental health community to know his story.
NYCAAMH is grateful to PAC NYC for offering us a limited number of free tickets with pre-arranged seating for all of us to sit as a group to watch An American Soldier.
Please click here to find out more and register by 12pm Thursday, 5/16/24, if you are interested in claiming some of those free tickets and joining us at 6pm on Saturday, May 18th, for our first ever NYCAAMH Theater Night! Once all the reserved tickets have been claimed, we will update this form and inform those who registered about their ticket status. We encourage you to purchase tickets on your own and watch the show even if you are unable to obtain a complimentary ticket from us.
For those in the AAPI community, use code "PACAAPI" to save 10% on tickets at link.pacnyc.org/PACAAPI all week long.
We will meet for a meal at 6pm before we head over to the Perelman Performing Arts Center to watch the show together at 8pm. The show should last for about two hours and be followed by a post-show discussion in which "Members of the cast and creative team of An American Soldier discuss the inspiration, themes, and creative process behind this powerful new opera."
‘Chia Sẻ’ Community Zine Lab
We’re excited to share a new offering from NYCAAMH Executive Member, Hân Nguyễn, LMSW. She will be facilitating a monthly lab as part of the Asian American Justice + Innovative Lab community leadership development program. Join us on a community zine lab project on 3rd Thursdays of each month starting February 15th from 9pm-10:30pm EST / 6pm-7:30pm PST.
Embark on a creative journey with our 'Chia Sẻ' Community Zine Lab, exploring Asian diaspora stories through food. 'Chia Sẻ,' meaning 'sharing' in Vietnamese, embodies our commitment to reflecting on experiences around food, connecting with ancestral roots, and exploring the emotions of grief, displacement, and joy within our Asian diaspora. Join us as we draw inspiration from the history of zine-making in Asian American activism. In each session, engage in a vibrant mix of storytelling, reflection, and creative expression - a powerful way to process the complexities of our shared experiences. Let’s weave our collective narrative into a community zine, 'Chia Sẻ,' that shares the diverse and resonant stories of the Asian diaspora.
This is an open lab to the community starting February and ends in June. Folks are welcome to join any of the 5-part sessions. We welcome anyone who identifies as part of the Asian Diaspora. Please register below.
Peer Supervision
Join fellow Asian American mental health & community wellness professionals for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify as Asian American mental health/community wellness professionals and/or students.
Peer Supervision
Join fellow Asian American mental health professionals for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify as Asian American mental health/community wellness professionals and/or students.
‘Chia Sẻ’ Community Zine Lab
We’re excited to share a new offering from NYCAAMH Executive Member, Hân Nguyễn, LMSW. She will be facilitating a monthly lab as part of the Asian American Justice + Innovative Lab community leadership development program. Join us on a community zine lab project on 3rd Thursdays of each month starting February 15th from 9pm-10:30pm EST / 6pm-7:30pm PST.
Embark on a creative journey with our 'Chia Sẻ' Community Zine Lab, exploring Asian diaspora stories through food. 'Chia Sẻ,' meaning 'sharing' in Vietnamese, embodies our commitment to reflecting on experiences around food, connecting with ancestral roots, and exploring the emotions of grief, displacement, and joy within our Asian diaspora. Join us as we draw inspiration from the history of zine-making in Asian American activism. In each session, engage in a vibrant mix of storytelling, reflection, and creative expression - a powerful way to process the complexities of our shared experiences. Let’s weave our collective narrative into a community zine, 'Chia Sẻ,' that shares the diverse and resonant stories of the Asian diaspora.
This is an open lab to the community starting February and ends in June. Folks are welcome to join any of the 5-part sessions. We welcome anyone who identifies as part of the Asian Diaspora. Please register below.
‘Chia Sẻ’ Community Zine Lab
We’re excited to share a new offering from NYCAAMH Executive Member, Hân Nguyễn, LMSW. She will be facilitating a monthly lab as part of the Asian American Justice + Innovative Lab community leadership development program. Join us on a community zine lab project on 3rd Thursdays of each month starting February 15th from 9pm-10:30pm EST / 6pm-7:30pm PST.
Embark on a creative journey with our 'Chia Sẻ' Community Zine Lab, exploring Asian diaspora stories through food. 'Chia Sẻ,' meaning 'sharing' in Vietnamese, embodies our commitment to reflecting on experiences around food, connecting with ancestral roots, and exploring the emotions of grief, displacement, and joy within our Asian diaspora. Join us as we draw inspiration from the history of zine-making in Asian American activism. In each session, engage in a vibrant mix of storytelling, reflection, and creative expression - a powerful way to process the complexities of our shared experiences. Let’s weave our collective narrative into a community zine, 'Chia Sẻ,' that shares the diverse and resonant stories of the Asian diaspora.
This is an open lab to the community starting February and ends in June. Folks are welcome to join any of the 5-part sessions. We welcome anyone who identifies as part of the Asian Diaspora. Please register below.
Peer Supervision
Join fellow Asian American mental health professionals for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify as Asian American mental health/community wellness professionals and/or students.
‘Chia Sẻ’ Community Zine Lab
We’re excited to share a new offering from NYCAAMH Executive Member, Hân Nguyễn, LMSW. She will be facilitating a monthly lab as part of the Asian American Justice + Innovative Lab community leadership development program. Join us on a community zine lab project on 3rd Thursdays of each month starting February 15th from 9pm-10:30pm EST / 6pm-7:30pm PST.
Embark on a creative journey with our 'Chia Sẻ' Community Zine Lab, exploring Asian diaspora stories through food. 'Chia Sẻ,' meaning 'sharing' in Vietnamese, embodies our commitment to reflecting on experiences around food, connecting with ancestral roots, and exploring the emotions of grief, displacement, and joy within our Asian diaspora. Join us as we draw inspiration from the history of zine-making in Asian American activism. In each session, engage in a vibrant mix of storytelling, reflection, and creative expression - a powerful way to process the complexities of our shared experiences. Let’s weave our collective narrative into a community zine, 'Chia Sẻ,' that shares the diverse and resonant stories of the Asian diaspora.
This is an open lab to the community starting February and ends in June. Folks are welcome to join any of the 5-part sessions. We welcome anyone who identifies as part of the Asian Diaspora. Please register below.
Peer Supervision
Join fellow Asian American mental health professionals for peer-based group supervision. Among many others, topics have centered around healing from racism & oppression, navigating difficult workplace interactions, discussing clinical challenges and growth opportunities, and dealing with stress and trauma in the workplace, at school, and in the community.
This group is open to all adults who identify as Asian American mental health/community wellness professionals and/or students.
#MemberMeets Matchup
@Donut, a bot on our NYCAAMH Slack workspace, is running our #MemberMeets initiative. It will pair 24 individuals in the #MemberMeets channel will every 6 weeks. Once paired, Coalition members can meet for coffee, lunch, or donuts in the safest way possible (probably virtually). Pairs drive the purpose of meeting and have included developing a mentor/mentee relationship, casual conversations, or simply building their professional network with fellow Asian American mental health professionals. For the link to join our Slack workspace or to find out more about this initiative, e-mail NYCAAMH@gmail.com.