ESSAY CONTEST – Break the Silence of Mental Health

Purpose: This contest aims to provide a platform for teens to express opinions and ideas associated with mental health and life challenges. Through the contest, we want to develop an understanding of the stigma associated with mental health among adolescents, and also learn the barriers faced by the youth to speaking up about the issues and challenges. Ideas for essay …

Welcome our newest team members!

Please join us in welcoming two new members to our team! As we work to expand and grow our services we are excited to welcome on board our new Programs Director, Allison M. Precht, MA, LPC, CADC and our new Psychiatrist, Dr. Nina Liu.Meet Allison! Allison M. Precht, MA, LPC, CADC, joined MAHA as Director of Programs in December 2020. …

Mindfulness Workshop on January 27, 2021

Have you heard of mindfulness? Mindfulness is a skill developed through meditation and other spiritual training. In doing mindfulness, we emphasize conscious awareness, focusing on the present moment, and not judging our thoughts. In facing stress, out thoughts may recall the past or worry about the future, and mindfulness can help us focus on the present moment without being affected …

January 2021 McK-UDOS Coalition Newsletter

Covid-19With the current pandemic of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it has been an evolving situation impacting the world and our community. We want to advocate the precautionary measures and guidance to help the spread of COVID-19 of proper hand washing, social distancing, respiratory etiquette and cleaning and disinfecting regularly. For the moment, we have closed our offices to help reduce …

Midwest Asian Health Association Celebrates the National Influenza Vaccination Week

MEDIA ADVISORY Midwest Asian Health Association(MAHA) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Dr. Hong Liu, Executive Director, Email: [email protected] Tel:(312)403-8899Midwest Asian Health Association Celebrates The National Influenza Vaccination WeekCHICAGO, December 8, 2020 – the Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) is pleased to announce the celebration of the National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) between December 6-12. NIVW is a call to all Americans 6 …

November 2020 McK-UDOS Coalition Newsletter

Covid-19With the current pandemic of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it has been an evolving situation impacting the world and our community. We want to advocate the precautionary measures and guidance to help the spread of COVID-19 of proper hand washing, social distancing, respiratory etiquette and cleaning and disinfecting regularly. For the moment, we have closed our offices to help reduce …

September 2020 McK-UDOS Coalition Newsletter

Covid-19With the current pandemic of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it has been an evolving situation impacting the world and our community. We want to advocate the precautionary measures and guidance to help the spread of COVID-19 of proper hand washing, social distancing, respiratory etiquette and cleaning and disinfecting regularly. For the moment, we have closed our offices to help reduce …

Mindfulness – Online Workshop Video

Mindfulness – Skills to help you manage stress and live in the moment. In doing mindfulness, we emphasize conscious awareness, focusing on the present moment, and not judging our thoughts. Mindfulness Workshop Recordings – English Version by Midwest Asian Health Association – Mental Health ClinicMindfulness Workshop Recordings – Mandarin Version 正念冥想讲座(普通话) 美亚健康协会-心理健康诊所Mindfulness Workshop Recordings – Cantonese Version正念冥想讲座(广东话) 美亚健康协会-心理健康诊所

Midwest Asian Health Association Receives Chicago Department of Public Health Trauma-Informed Mental Healthcare Grant

MEDIA ADVISORY Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dr. Hong Liu, Executive Director, Email: [email protected] Tel: (312) 403-8899 CHICAGO, Oct. 26. 2020 – The Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) is pleased to be selected as the award recipient for the Trauma-Informed Mental Healthcare grant provided by the Chicago Dept. of Public Health (CDPH). This grant will support …

Online Mental Health Event – Mindfulness: Live In the Moment

Please register here. For any questions, please contact [email protected]

Is it a Cold or FLU or COVID-19?

Recommended Guidance for Pediatric Vaccination during COVID-19 Pandemic

I. Background Health care providers, local health authorities, and public health partners are working diligently in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During this time, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends that routine vaccination, especially of infants, should continue. This ensures that our communities remain free of vaccine preventable diseases and that children are as healthy …

MAHA Summer Youth Program

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Trauma Focus Group

Trauma occurs when a person perceives an event or set of circumstances as extremely frightening, harmful, or threatening—either emotionally, physically, or both. Such events can include domestic violence, an accident, witnessing community violence, emotional abuse, and even immigrating to a new country.   The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council is planning to build a Trauma Recovery Center. They are looking for Chinese …

Job Announcement

Gambling/Substance Abuse Prevention CoordinatorWho We Are: Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) is a non-profit organization located in South Chinatown of Chicago with a mission to reduce health disparities for medically underserved populations through culturally sensitive and language appropriate community health programs. Program Coordinator (Full-Time): MAHA is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to implement two projects that aim to prevent gambling …