“Reclaiming Our Voices: Addressing Substance in the AA/NHPI Community” will be presented on Wednesday, April 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.) at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance.
A critical conversation on the intersection of substance use and behavioral health needs within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. The event will include findings from a recent study led by Dr. Warren Yamashita of Harbor Community Health Centers, examining substance use and treatment barriers among Asian Americans.
Additionally, two expert panels of community stakeholders and individuals with lived experience will discuss strategies to reduce stigma and improve access to culturally responsive care across the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery.
To RSVP, visit: bit.ly/reclaimingourvoices2026
Brought to you by Asian American Drug Abuse Program and Little Tokyo Service Center. Generous support provided by the Center for Wellness and Nutrition, a program of the Public Health Institute, with support from the California Department of Public Health.