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2025–26 · ChinatownSubmitted in Chinese

Bilingual mental health counseling for Chinese elders and immigrants

Proposes prioritizing bilingual counseling resources and outreach, because Cantonese- and Mandarin-speaking elders and newcomers struggle to find professionals who speak their language.

English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text, submitted in Chinese.

The resident's idea, as submitted

Submitted in Chinese

The idea

许多讲粤语或普通话的华人长者与新移民难以找到能用其母语沟通的心理健康专业人员,导致他们对服务敬而远之。

Who it helps and why

本项目将优先建设双语心理咨询资源与推广网络,提升服务触达率,让心理支持更贴近唐人街真实需求。

Details

Cycle
2025–26
Submitted
July 10, 2025
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Place
Chinatown, Boston
Portal category
Human Services
How it was submitted
Community partner workshop
Partner organization
Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center
Submission language
Chinese

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