WAVES – UCA Youth Mental Health Collaborative

Wellness. Advocacy. Voices. Education. Support

Vision

A Supportive and Engaging Community that Fosters Healthy and Holistic Development of Our Youths

Mission

• Raise Awareness of Cultural Identity and Mental Health Challenges Young Asian Americans
• Face due to familial, cultural, and societal factors
• Develop Community Support and Resources for Youth Mental Health
• Promote Cultural Sensitivity to Psychological Well-Being and Responses
• Encourage Civic Engagement in Public Policies to Address Mental Health Issues