Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAAPI) Community Resources
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month from May 1 - May 31, 2022. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month began in 1977 as a smaller ten day celebration in May, and transformed to a month-long observance in 1990. The month commemorates the resilience and legacy, traditions, and culture of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across the United States. Learn more and see stories in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month or check out events at Harvard.
Harvard-based AAAPI Resources
Faith-Based and Mental Health Support at Harvard
Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Smith Campus Center: (617) 495-2042
Harvard Law School, Pound Hall: (617) 495-4414
Longwood Clinic, Vanderbilt Hall: (617) 432-1370
Harvard Behavioral Health Services
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET: (617) 495-2323
After Hours: (617) 495-5711
Special hours and services for pandemic-related mental health concerns.
Harvard Chaplains
Chaplains represent many of the world’s religious, spiritual, and ethical traditions, and share a collective commitment to serving the spiritual needs of the students, faculty, and staff of Harvard University.
Student, Faculty, Staff, Postdocs, Fellows and Alumni Resources
Student and Alumni Resources
- Harvard College Women’s Center
- Wave Arts Magazine: Student-run, pan-Asian literary and arts magazine
- Unity: Celebrating Harvard Alumni of Color
Faculty, Staff, Postdocs, and Fellows Resources
Academic and Research Resources
- Harvard Asia Center: Generating knowledge of Asia in transnational and transregional perspective
- Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies: Statement on Anti-Asian Discrimination, Racism and Violence
- Harvard Graduate School of Education Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Resources to Support and Stand in Solidarity with AAPI Americans
- Harvard Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations: Resources for Asian and AAPI Students Experiencing COVID-19 Related Harassment
- Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History
- Harvard University Ethnicity, Migration, Rights: Asian American and Pacific Islander Working Group
Other AAAPI Resources
National Resources
Hate Incident Reporting
Stop AAPI Hate
- 6,603 incidents reported from March 19, 2020 to March 31, 2021
- Reports increased from 3,795 to 6,603 during March 2021
- Verbal harassment (65.2%) and shunning (18.1%), Physical assault (12.6%), Civil rights violations (10.3%), and Online harassment (7.3%)
The AAPI COVID-19 Project
- Disaggregates Asian/Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander experiences and perspectives
Intervention Training
Hollaback
Free online bystander intervention training to stop anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment and guide book Show Up
Survivor, Anxiety & Mental Health Support
API Survivor Guide
Gender-based violence resources for immigrant and refugee women.
Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety
Resources for anxiety and mental health in a climate of uncertainty.
National AAPI Mental Health Association
Mental health group for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
APISAA Therapist Directory
Asian Mental Health Collective
Legal Support
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
Protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans.
The James Byrd Jr Center to Stop Hate
Established legal and social services.
Community Support
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF)
Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum
National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development
Massachusetts Resources & Organizations
Anti-Racism Resources for AAAPI Allies
Resources for Allies
Stories from AAAPI Communities
Stand Against Hatred: Documenting stories of COVID-19 related hate incidences in order to document and to educate people about the environment of hate around the country.
Intervention Training
Hollaback: Free online bystander intervention training to stop anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment and guide book Show Up
Take Action
Combat Anti–Asian American Violence
The Cut | March 17, 2021
Anti-Asian Racism and COVID-19
Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine | July 16, 2020
Reducing Stigma
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | June 11, 2020
Speaking Up Against Racism Around the Coronavirus
Learning for Justice | February 1, 2020
Resources for Leadership and Management
Universal Manager Training – Diversity Module
Harvard Human Resources Center for Workplace Development
The Role of Senior Leaders in Building a Race Equity Culture
Bridgespan Group | July 23, 2018
How Managers Can Promote Healthy Discussions About Race
Harvard Business Review | January 7, 2016
Leading during traumatic and triggering events
Clayton Robbins, Diversity Equity Inclusiveness Consulting | 2013
Training and Consultation
Race Forward Racial Justice Trainings
Skills and strategies addressing structural racism to advance racial equity
Disruptive Equity Education Project DEEP
Strategic partnerships for individuals and organizations seeking cultural changes
Inclusive Excellence Academy
Leadership and professional development to equalize the pandemic’s impact
Awaken
Workshops for employees: identities, unconscious bias, allyship, modern manager
Cultural Intelligence Center
Courses to develop CQ, a critical part of a globalized world
ReadySet Allyship
Allyship at work : defines stakes, tools, and training for healthy workplaces
Stop AAPI Hate
dib@harvard.eduPotential hate crimes, including bias-motivated assault, battery, and property damage, should be reported to the local police.
Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) provides information on hate crimes. If you have experienced a hate crime or bias, you can contact HUPD at (617) 495-1212 or the local police. For general inquiries, contact HUPD at (617) 495-1215. Any Massachusetts resident who has witnessed or experienced bias-motivated threats, harassment or violence may call the Attorney General’s Hate Crime Hotline at 1-800-994-3228 or fill out a civil rights complaint following the link below.
Harvard University Anonymous Reporting Hotline
Harvard College Students Reporting Form
Massachusetts Attorney General's Hate Crime Hotline
ODIB recognizes the unique challenges of our diverse Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Harvard strives to provide resources and support for individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We welcome on your input, ideas, and collaboration to move forward in these efforts. Please reach out to us directly to share your thoughts or to learn more about how you can get involved.