Pacific Clinics employees, clients and families we serve have been impacted by the Southern California fires. For ways to give, click here: Donate to Pacific Clinics Assistance Fund

Main Services Area

Educational Programs
Educational Programs provide students with the skills they need to live successful lives. Our robust programs include early childhood development, classroom consultations in partnership with school districts, adult continuing education programs and parent workshops.
Support Services

Support Services offer various programs to address social determinants of health, including housing and employment coaching and placement, among other critically needed services.

Every May, two significant observances come together — Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Months. However, for Pacific Clinics’ Asian Pacific Family Center (APFC), these observances aren’t just seasonal — they’re year-round themes that shape how we serve, support and adapt to address the needs of our diverse communities. 

Historically, stigma around mental health has created barriers for many AAPI individuals and families. However, the COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point. In a recent interview with Pacific Clinics’  Glenn Masuda, PhD, senior clinical director, he remarked, “There has been a significant change in stigma around mental health. For over 35 years, people wouldn’t talk or engage. Then COVID happened, and people started reaching out, not just for themselves but for their families.”  

A collectivist focus, or focusing on the group instead of just the individual, is an integral part of the AAPI culture. APFC has long adapted its outreach to meet this need. The center builds trust by framing mental health support in the context of family and community well-being and opens doors for meaningful engagement and treatment. They provide individual, group and family therapy and case management services in person, online, at school or in the community. They also offer community education and are committed to the prevention of substance use, child abuse and violence. 

While stigma remains, there is growing hope. Parents are asking for resources, students are asking questions and elders are taking pamphlets — for someone else or maybe just in case. These small steps represent a cultural shift that APFC is proud to nurture. 

This and every year, Pacific Clinics honors the richness of AAPI heritage and the courage of those taking the first steps toward healing. 

Related Posts