1000 Cranes For Recovery–A training program to educate 1000 peer specialists to better serve Asian-Americans
Traditionally in Japan, friends and family unite to fold 1000 origami cranes to collectively wish for someone’s recovery. In Japan, you can see many displays of the 1000 origami cranes.
1000 Cranes for Recovery will train 1000 peer specialists on mental health and cultural differences of people from Korea, Cambodia, China, Japan and other Asian countries. In short free online workshops, trainers from each community will offer mental health tips and information on culture and traditions, including language and food.
Upon completion of the program, every trainee will fold an origami crane to add to the 1000 cranes to be publicly displayed. Trainees will also receive an origami crane-shaped badge. The cranes represent hope and a collective wish to support the Asian community.
1000 Cranes for Recovery requires a community collaborative effort to be successful–not just the community but with private and public sectors joining hands. We are looking for private and public partners to help build 1000 Cranes for Recovery to promote friendship and unity.
1000 Cranes for Recovery is still in the planning stages. Interested in being part of the project? Email Naomi Mizushima at 1000CranesforRecovery@gmail.com.
To express interest in taking the training, click on this SHARE! registration link.
5 Reasons for 1000 Cranes for Recovery
- Asian Americans have faced racial violence at a much higher rate since the pandemic began.
- Suicide is up by double digits in Asian communities. According to NAMI, it is the leading cause of death among Asian-American youth (20-24 yrs)–about 33% compared to 21% non-hispanic whites.
- Mental Health America ’s 2021 report states 2.9 million Asian Americans reported having mental illness in the past year.
- The silent Asian communities are three times less likely to seek mental health services than other Americans.
- Most frontline providers lack cultural competence to serve Asian communities.
