named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Education and Advocacy
Initiatives to reduce mental health stigma and increase awareness in the AANHPI community through culturally tailored resources and outreach
Find a Provider Directory
Curated directory connecting AANHPI individuals with culturally competent mental health professionals who speak their languages and understand their cultural context
Research
Conducts and supports research on mental health disparities and service utilization within the AANHPI population
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 7 activities
- Advocate for AAPI inclusion in mental health policyAdvocates for equitable resource allocation and the inclusion of Asian Americans in mental health policy at the local level.
- Deliver culturally tailored mental health trainingsProvides evidence-based trainings and toolkits for community leaders, faith-based leaders, youth mentors, primary care providers, and corporate audiences to support mental health conversations in Asian American communities.
- Engage in public education and media outreachParticipates in podcasts, public speaking events, and media collaborations—such as with PRX The World and Affirming Minds Podcast—and produces video shorts to raise awareness about Asian American teen mental health.
- Establish community and healthcare partnershipsBuilds and maintains partnerships with community organizations and healthcare providers to expand access to mental health support services.
- Host community awareness campaigns and public art eventsCo-hosts public events such as Chalk the Walk and community message-writing initiatives to promote mental health awareness across Westchester County.
- Host community events and outreach for mental health awarenessHosts events and tables at community functions, including bi-annual wellness fairs integrating Eastern and Western medicine, to promote mental health education in non-traditional settings.
- Produce and distribute multilingual mental health resourcesDevelops, updates, and shares research-backed educational materials and wellness resources in multiple languages to support Asian American community wellbeing.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Conduct culturally sensitive research on AAPI mental healthConducts disaggregated, culturally sensitive research focused on the mental health needs and experiences of the Asian American community.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitate professional networking for AANHPI cliniciansHosts in-person networking events for AANHPI-identifying mental health clinicians, such as the July 25 gathering at the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden.
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Healthcare Provider Directories and Clinical Support Services 1 activity
- Maintain directory of Asian American-identifying mental health providersOperates and maintains a state-licensed provider directory for bicultural, Asian American-identifying therapists in New York State to improve access to culturally competent care for Westchester County residents.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate Young Visionaries in Wellness & Leadership ProgramRuns a youth leadership program that guides selected students through mentorship to develop and implement community mental health programs, requiring at least 15 hours of annual volunteer service and providing a $1,000 stipend per participant.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$93K
Contributions & grants$92K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6961%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$84K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$64K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash$15K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$15K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Hsu | Founder | 14 | $21K |
board members · 5
- Komala Ramachandra — Director
- Marjorie Hsu — Director
- May Tang — Director
- Nicole Benedicto — Director
- Peggy Loo — Director
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Chinese American Citizens Alliance Foundation Partner — Community partner supporting SPEAK's outreach and education efforts.
- City Lights Psychology Partner — Features City Lights Psychology in its directory of mental health providers.
- Clay Art Center Partner — Collaborated with SPEAK on the county-wide Chalk the Walk event for mental health awareness.
- Family Works Psychology Partner — Includes Family Works Psychology in its provider directory for mental health services.
- Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden Partner — Hosted SPEAK's inaugural in-person networking event for AANHPI-identifying clinicians.
- Humantold Psychotherapy Partner — Lists Humantold Psychotherapy as a provider organization in its mental health directory.
- Manhattan Therapy Collective Partner — Collaborates on the development of wellness resources.
- Manhattan Therapy Collective Partner — Partner organization led by board member Dr. Peggy Loo, contributing expertise in multiculturally responsive therapy for AAPI adults.
- Meraki Branding Partner — Branding and communications partner supporting SPEAK's public outreach.
- Milestone Psychotherapy and Consultation Partner — Features Milestone Psychotherapy and Consultation in its provider directory.
- Mount Sinai - Japanese Clinic Partner — Pilot partner in providing mental health training and resources for primary care providers serving Asian American patients.
- NewYork-Presbyterian Partner — Healthcare partner collaborating with SPEAK on mental health services.
- Open Door Family Medical Center Partner — Pilot partner in providing mental health training and resources for primary care providers serving Asian American patients.
- PLUS Partner — Partner organization working with SPEAK on community engagement.
- Phi Lambda Chapters Network — Fraternity network collaborating with SPEAK on youth mentorship and community engagement.
- Pro Bono Partner Partner — Legal services partner providing pro bono support to SPEAK.
- Resonance Psychology PLLC Partner — Includes Resonance Psychology PLLC in its directory of mental health professionals.
- The New York Community Trust Funder — Financial supporter of SPEAK's mental health initiatives.
- Thriving Asians Partner — Founding partner of the Young Visionaries program; collaborated with SPEAK in 2025 and planned for future collaboration.
- Vivid World Psychology PLLC Partner — Lists Vivid World Psychology PLLC as a participating provider in its network.
- Westchester Children’s Association Partner — Co-hosted a podcast with SPEAK on Asian American teen mental health.
- Westchester County Government Government — Government affiliate supporting SPEAK's local mental health programming.
- Westchester County Suicide Prevention Coalition Partner — Collaborated on a county-wide suicide prevention initiative promoting mental health awareness.
- Westchester Suicide Prevention Coalition Coalition — SPEAK is a member of the Westchester Suicide Prevention Coalition.
- Woodrose Counseling Partner — Lists Woodrose Counseling as a provider organization in its mental health directory.
- YILI Innovation Partner — Partner organization supporting SPEAK's community programs.
- Young OCA Partner — Collaborated with SPEAK on video shorts discussing Asian American teen mental health.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Led Engagement Modelmethodology: community-driven trainingBy training and empowering community-identifying individuals and leveraging trusted leaders and peer networks, we increase access and reduce stigma because culturally congruent messengers enhance trust, normalize help-seeking, and sustain engagement.
- Culturally Integrated Caremethodology: integrative medicine approachBy integrating Eastern and Western medicine and training providers in culturally sensitive practices, we increase access to effective mental health care because treatment that honors cultural beliefs and healing traditions improves acceptability and engagement.
- Culturally Responsive Intervention Frameworkmethodology: culturally-adapted-evidence-based-practiceBy using culturally adapted, evidence-based practices and disaggregated research, we improve mental health outcomes in AANHPI communities because aggregated data and generic interventions fail to address the community's diversity and lead to misaligned services.
- Integrated Services Modelmethodology: integrated-servicesBy combining education, advocacy, research, and direct services, we produce more holistic and sustainable mental health support for the AANHPI community because addressing systemic and individual needs in tandem increases reach, effectiveness, and cultural relevance.
- Youth-Centered Digital and Mentorship Engagementmethodology: digital-youth-engagementBy combining digital outreach through short-form video with mentorship-based leadership development, we empower Asian American youth to lead mental health advocacy because culturally resonant formats and peer support increase relevance, ownership, and sustained participation.