Asian Pride - MAP for Health

Asian Pride - MAP for Health An online safe space for API LGBTQ+ young adults and allies. Follow us and join our weekly Zoom calls

OUR MISSION:
Provide an inviting safe space where API LGBTQ+ youth can come together to find support, make friends, and lead healthy lives. WHAT WE DO:
• Drop-In Center
• Peer Leadership
• Mobile Testing
• Resources & Referrals
• Animal-assisted Therapy

WHAT WE FOCUS ON:
• Social activities
• Life skills
• Job skills
• Health promotion

WHAT WE ACHIEVE:
• Reduce loneliness and isolation
• Se

lf-acceptance & development of queer API identities
• Normalize culturally stigmatized health issues
• Sense of community and connectedness with peers
• Youth-centered approach with meaningful engagement
• Increased self-esteem and leadership abilities
• Health promotion and well-being for API community

If we provide a social-emotional environment, peer leadership, and opportunities to build connection, then API LGBTQ+ youth will have improved resilience, low risk of suicide, increased access to resources, strengthened social structures, and a positive impact on their community.

Address

Somerville, MA
02114

Opening Hours

3pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16172094599

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Asian Pride is an open, safe space in Boston where API LGBTQ+ young adults can come together to make friends, learn how to lead healthy lives, and encourage their peers to do the same. The program serves as a platform for young adults to explore their identities and socialize with their peers in a non-judgmental environment through various social and educational activities.. Asian Pride strives to prevent isolation, substance abuse, violence, and su***de among API LGBTQ+ young adults; empowering individuals to become knowledgeable, skilled, confident leaders in the community and society.