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2025–26 · ChinatownSubmitted in Chinese

Support card for caregivers of ill or elderly relatives

Resident proposes a government-funded card giving middle-aged caregivers three free or discounted counseling sessions, an emotional support hotline and a stress-relief guide, since many hesitate to voice distress.

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

针对家有年迈父母或重病亲属的中年居民,提供政府资助的“安心卡”,可享有: 免费或优惠心理谘询3次 情绪调节热线服务 一份“陪病压力舒缓手册”

Who it helps and why

唐人很多时候不愿意将心理的苦痛说出来,比如“我要上班又要照顾爸妈,有时觉得撑不住,但我也不敢说,怕别人觉得我不孝。”给他们提供匿名或者实名参与的机会可以帮助他们舒缓压力

Details

Cycle
2025–26
Submitted
July 24, 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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