Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month
LA County proclaimed May as “Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month” in LA County. Access information and resources from county departments below.
Health Services
Diabetes in the AANHPI Community
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. It honors Americans with roots from more than 40 countries in Asia and the Pacific Islands. We celebrate their culture, history, and health. We also remind the AANHPI community to check their blood sugar.
Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
AANHPI people are more likely to get type 2 diabetes even if they are not overweight. Diabetes leads to high sugar levels in your blood and can harm your heart, eyes, kidneys and more. There are no early signs for diabetes, and many people don’t know they have it.
Regular check-ups are important
If you don’t have diabetes:
- Ask your doctor if you should get tested.
If you do have diabetes:
- Check your blood sugar at the doctor’s office at least every six months.
- Get diabetic eye and foot exams every year.
- Take your medicine as directed.
- Eat healthy foods.
- Stay active.
This month, take one small step for your health. Make an appointment with your doctor and ask about your blood sugar levels.
Health Services – Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
- Wednesday, May 20 –
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Don Knabe Plaza
Click here for flyer with full event details.
LA County Library
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Resources, Books and Events
- AANHPI Month Book List
- Trailblazers in Conversation with Avie Sheck on May 7 – Join LA County Librarian and Director, Dr. Skye Patrick, in conversation with musician Avie Sheck. Avie and his collaborator (and mom!) Uma blend contemporary western and traditional Indian musical styles to create a sound all their own.
Mental Health
The Department of Mental Health offers a range of culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services for AANHPI community members, including:
- Tea Time: A weekly support group hosted every Tuesday at the Langley Senior Center in Monterey Park focused on reducing social isolation and improving overall wellbeing among older adults.
- Jewelry-Making with Peers: A twice-a-month support group that meets on the first and third Wednesdays at the Langley Senior Center in Monterey Park. Attendees are creatively inspired and provided with emotional support while building positive peer connections and developing healthy coping skills.
- Boba Break: A support group that meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Azusa Youth & Family Center, offering boba drinks and a safe place for youths and families to prioritize mental health and wellbeing with positivity.
- Coastal Asian Pacific Islander (API) Mental Health Clinic: A Korean-language parent support group that provides psychoeducation and promotes engagement in mental health services for families supporting adult children living with schizophrenia.
- Koreatown Mental Health Clinic: A weekly tri-lingual (Korean, Spanish and English) arts and crafts group where attendees receive emotional support while fostering meaningful connections and developing resilience strategies. The clinic also hosts a weekly Korean-language family-to-family support group that provides mental health education for families supporting adult loved ones living with a mental health diagnosis.
- Long Beach Asian Pacific Islander Mental Health Clinic: A weekly support group for Khmer-speaking clients designed to reduce social isolation and enhance community connectedness.
- Asian Pacific Islander (API) Underserved Cultural Community: A monthly stakeholder convening that provides input on program development, service delivery, and strategies to improve outreach and engagement among underserved AANHPI populations.
Military and Veterans Affairs
In recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, LA County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and The Warrior Heritage Foundation will be screening the movie “A Long March” May 21, 10AM–12PM at the Historic Bob Hope Patriotic Hall Auditorium. This documentary shares the experiences of Filipino and Filipino American veterans who served during World War II and reflects on their lasting impact.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/bhphAAPI26
Click here to view the flyer.
Natural History Museum
Public Health
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Health Services
Diabetes in the AANHPI Community
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. It honors Americans with roots from more than 40 countries in Asia and the Pacific Islands. We celebrate their culture, history, and health. We also remind the AANHPI community to check their blood sugar.
Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
AANHPI people are more likely to get type 2 diabetes even if they are not overweight. Diabetes leads to high sugar levels in your blood and can harm your heart, eyes, kidneys and more. There are no early signs for diabetes, and many people don’t know they have it.
Regular check-ups are important
If you don’t have diabetes:
- Ask your doctor if you should get tested.
If you do have diabetes:
- Check your blood sugar at the doctor’s office at least every six months.
- Get diabetic eye and foot exams every year.
- Take your medicine as directed.
- Eat healthy foods.
- Stay active.
This month, take one small step for your health. Make an appointment with your doctor and ask about your blood sugar levels.
Health Services – Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
- Wednesday, May 20 –
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Don Knabe Plaza
Click here for flyer with full event details.
LA County Library
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Resources, Books and Events
- AANHPI Month Book List
- Trailblazers in Conversation with Avie Sheck on May 7 – Join LA County Librarian and Director, Dr. Skye Patrick, in conversation with musician Avie Sheck. Avie and his collaborator (and mom!) Uma blend contemporary western and traditional Indian musical styles to create a sound all their own.
Mental Health
The Department of Mental Health offers a range of culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services for AANHPI community members, including:
- Tea Time: A weekly support group hosted every Tuesday at the Langley Senior Center in Monterey Park focused on reducing social isolation and improving overall wellbeing among older adults.
- Jewelry-Making with Peers: A twice-a-month support group that meets on the first and third Wednesdays at the Langley Senior Center in Monterey Park. Attendees are creatively inspired and provided with emotional support while building positive peer connections and developing healthy coping skills.
- Boba Break: A support group that meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Azusa Youth & Family Center, offering boba drinks and a safe place for youths and families to prioritize mental health and wellbeing with positivity.
- Coastal Asian Pacific Islander (API) Mental Health Clinic: A Korean-language parent support group that provides psychoeducation and promotes engagement in mental health services for families supporting adult children living with schizophrenia.
- Koreatown Mental Health Clinic: A weekly tri-lingual (Korean, Spanish and English) arts and crafts group where attendees receive emotional support while fostering meaningful connections and developing resilience strategies. The clinic also hosts a weekly Korean-language family-to-family support group that provides mental health education for families supporting adult loved ones living with a mental health diagnosis.
- Long Beach Asian Pacific Islander Mental Health Clinic: A weekly support group for Khmer-speaking clients designed to reduce social isolation and enhance community connectedness.
- Asian Pacific Islander (API) Underserved Cultural Community: A monthly stakeholder convening that provides input on program development, service delivery, and strategies to improve outreach and engagement among underserved AANHPI populations.
Events:
- Service Area 2 May Mental Health Awareness Event at LA Mission College on May 12
- Service Area 8 May Mental Health Awareness Event at Long Beach City College on May 12
- Service Area 4 May Mental Health Awareness Event at Los Angeles City College on May 13
- Service Area 1 May Mental Health Awareness Event at Antelope Valley College on May 14
- Service Area 5 May Mental Health Awareness Event at Santa Monica College on May 14
- Service Area 6 May Mental Health Awareness Event at Compton College on May 20
- Service Area 3 May Mental Health Awareness Event at Pasadena City College on May 28
Military and Veterans Affairs
In recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, LA County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and The Warrior Heritage Foundation will be screening the movie “A Long March” May 21, 10AM–12PM at the Historic Bob Hope Patriotic Hall Auditorium. This documentary shares the experiences of Filipino and Filipino American veterans who served during World War II and reflects on their lasting impact.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/bhphAAPI26
Click here to view the flyer.
Natural History Museum
Public Health
Los Angeles County Office of Education