Knowledge is Power on the Road to Recovery
Access culturally informed education, practical tools, and supportive resources designed for AAPI individuals and families navigating substance use and recovery.
Understanding the Facts
Substance use affects every community differently. In AAPI families, cultural stigma and silence often prevent open conversations. These educational guides and articles offer clear, factual information to help you or a loved one better understand substance use, treatment options, and recovery.
Where to Turn for Help
You’re not alone. These national and local resources provide immediate support, treatment referrals, and crisis assistance for individuals and families.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988
Free, confidential 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress.
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SAMHSA Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Free, confidential 24/7 support in English and other languages.
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NAMI HELPLINE
Call 1-800-NAMI (6264) or Text NAMI to 62640
Free, confidential support and resources for individuals and families. Available M-F |10A–10P ET.
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MHACC Warmline
Call 1-800-881-8502
Free, confidential mental health support offered in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
Available daily, 9 A–9 P PT.
Community Support Meetings
Connecting with others who understand can be a powerful step in recovery. Explore safe spaces for individuals and families, including AAPI-led meetings focused on sobriety, healing, and shared experience.
These listings are provided as additional resources and independent of Asians in Recovery.
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Meetings led by members of the AAPI recovery community.
Monday – “Asians in Recovery”
7:00 PM PT | Join on Zoom →Wednesday – “Asian Women in Sobriety”
6:30 PM PT | Join on Zoom →Saturday – “Asians in Sobriety”
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Virtual and hybrid support groups offered in various Asian languages through AAPI community organizations.
MANDARIN
Mandarin Peer Support Group
🗓 3rd Saturday | 1:30–3:00 PM PT
💻 Hybrid: In-person + Zoom
Hosted by MHACC
Meeting ID: 913 1187 4702 | Passcode: 572063CANTONESE
Cantonese Peer Support Group
🗓 1st Saturday | 1:30–3:00 PM PT
💻 Hybrid: In-person + Zoom
Hosted by MHACC
Meeting ID: 913 1187 4702 | Passcode: 572063JAPANESE
NAMI South Bay Sharing & Support Group
🗓 1st Saturday | 1:00–3:00 PM PT
💻 Virtual on Zoom
Hosted by NAMI Greater Los Angeles County
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Peer-led meetings for anyone seeking support in achieving and maintaining sobriety. Meetings are available in person, online, and in multiple languages.
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Support groups for friends and family members affected by someone else’s drinking. Offers understanding, strength, and hope through shared experience.
