HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES
Austin is home to one of the fastest-growing and most diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the country. We understand that finding health and wellness resources that are culturally and linguistically appropriate can be a challenge. Significant barriers, from language differences to cultural nuances, can make navigating the healthcare system difficult.
To help bridge this gap, we’ve compiled a list of local organizations, services, and providers dedicated to supporting the well-being of Austin’s AAPI residents. Whether you are seeking direct medical services, mental health counseling, social support, or simply a connection to the community, this guide is intended to be a helpful starting point for you and your family.
Health and Social Support Services
Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI) A non-profit dedicated to improving the health of Asians in Central Texas through advocacy, education, and a free Community Health Navigation program that provides culturally and linguistically appropriate support.
Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) Provides free, confidential, and culturally sensitive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including a 24-hour multilingual crisis hotline.
Out Youth Offers free “Wellness Checks” with a therapist to anyone in the AAPI community living in Texas, providing specific support for LGBTQ+ AAPI individuals.
Mental Health Resources
AACHI’s Asian Behavioral Health Network (ABHN) Directory A multilingual online directory of mental and behavioral health professionals who serve Austin’s AAPI community.
Asian Mental Health Collective fosters healing, resilience and connection in Asian communities in the US through culturally-informed clinical services, virtual peer support spaces, and support for Asian mental health providers.
Asians for Mental Health Directory A nationwide directory that lists Asian therapists practicing in Texas, including many in the Austin area.
Psychology Today – Asian Therapists in Austin A searchable directory of therapists who identify as Asian or specialize in supporting AAPI clients in Austin.
Zencare – Asian Therapists in Austin A curated directory of vetted Asian/Asian-American therapists in Austin, often including introductory videos and booking information.
Addiction and Substance Abuse Recovery Resources
Start Your Recovery The goal of StartYourRecovery.org is to offer people who are dealing with substance use issues a single source of reputable, objective information about signs, symptoms, conditions, treatment options, and resources — presented in a user-friendly format and in language that’s easy to understand. To that end, they have created a robust, searchable database of rehab centers in the Austin area.
Group Psychotherapy for People of Color (POC) This group provides weekly sessions for adults who identify as People of Color, including Latinx and Asian American. The focus is on interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, and binge drinking or substance use.
Communities for Recovery Listed by Texas Health and Human Services, this organization provides peer-led recovery support services. Peer specialists, who have lived experience, help with initiating services like counseling, sober housing, and transportation to support long-term recovery.
Public Health and General Healthcare
Austin Public Health (APH) – Health Equity Unit Provides community-based programs, including the “My API” program which connects AAPI residents to resources and provides in-person interpretation services in multiple Asian languages.
Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) Doctor Finder An online directory that allows users to filter for doctors by a wide range of Asian languages spoken, including Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, and more.
The Neighborhood Acupuncture Project A low-cost clinic providing acupuncture and Chinese herbs on a sliding scale, making traditional Chinese medicine more financially accessible.
Cultural and Community Centers
Asian American Resource Center (AARC) A City of Austin facility that creates a space of belonging and healing by organizing cultural, educational, and health wellness programs, including a senior wellness program.
Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) A non-profit cultural center that offers wellness-adjacent activities like Taichi classes and provides support for new immigrants through free ESL and citizenship classes.
Austin Community College (ACC) Asian American & Pacific Islander Cultural Center Supports students and the wider community by hosting wellness programming such as meditation workshops and healthy relationship seminars.