To Register Click Here This will be a free four part training for API mental health providers and peer support specialists in Los Angeles County. The new facilitators will receive a stipend upon completion of the training. The training sessions will cover API identity, trauma and self-care strategies as well as how to facilitate groups and support difficult conversations. There will be paid opportunities to use your skills by facilitating renewal sessions. Serving the Asian Pacific Islander community in Los Angeles County since 1981.​ We provide an array of mental health services that are culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate to respond to the diversity of our clients. Learn more about our services and programs. Donate Now Creating Possibilities Overall Key Findings
CLICK HERE FOR STOP AAPI HATE MENTAL HEALTH REPORT Asian Americans who have experienced racism are more stressed by anti-Asian hate than the pandemic itself (Saw et al.).

One in five Asian Americans who have experienced racism display racial trauma, the psychological and emotional harm caused by racism (Saw et al.).

After reporting, Asian Americans who have experienced racism have lower race-based traumatic stress (Saw et al.).

Asian Americans who have experienced racism have heightened symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and physical symptoms (Liu et al.).

Our Mission Pacific Asian Counseling Services (PACS), formerly known as “WRAP Family Services,” was founded in 1981 by the Assistance League of Southern California based on the documented lack of social services for Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs) in Los Angeles.  The pilot project to assess the needs of APIs in the Western region was funded by United Way. About PACS Learn more Our Vision Our Core Values Our mission is to enrich the lives of children and families through counseling and caring. We provide culturally sensitive and language specific services with expertise in the immigrant Asian Pacific Islander populations.
Families and individuals leading meaningful, independent and productive lives in a caring and inclusive society.
Our success is based upon integrity, dedicated staff and satisfied clients. We believe in an open management style that enhances employee initiative, creativity and personal dignity.

Our Services PACS knows that lives can be changed when someone listens and cares. We have a multidisciplinary team of social workers, marriage and family therapists, case managers, psychiatrists, and peer, family and parent advocates. Donate Now Mental Health Case Management Medication Support Parenting Home Visitation Outreach & Education

Read more Read more PACS Testimonials My name is Michelle and I’m 17 years old. My parents were both drug users and there was domestic violence in the home since I was born. My name is Janet and I’m 25 years old. When I got referred for services, I was an emotional wreck and had lost all hope. I’m Chris and this is my story. I’m Filipina and at 15 years old, I tried to hang myself. I had a long history of being bullied .... Michelle
Janet Chris Read more

47,080 FY 2020-2021 758 Learn more.... Number of Clients Served Since 1997

- 2 months of baby formula, diapers, baby food - 1 month of rental assistance to prevent homelessness Donate Now $25 $50 $100 - 1 hour of parenting class - 1 month of emergency payment for utilities - 1 week of groceries for family of 4 - 1 month of transportation assistance for client to access services $200 $500 $1,000

Office Hours Contact Us Office Locations 9 am to 6 pm
Monday thru Friday
Other hours may be arranged by appointment.
Closed Holiday Email: info@pacsla.org Main Office Westchester/LAX
8616 La Tijera Blvd.,
Ste.200
Los Angeles, CA
90045

Phone Number:
(310) 337-1550
Satellite Office
Long Beach
3530 Atlantic Ave.,
Ste. 210
Long Beach, CA
90807

Phone Number:
(562) 424-1886
Satellite Office
San Fernando Valley
6931 Van Nuys Blvd.,
Ste.200
Van Nuys, CA
91405

Phone Number:
(818) 989-9214

Phone: (310) 337-1550
Fax: (800) 549-4717