Search

Chinese Health Initiative

The Chinese Health Initiative (CHI) is a community partnership that works to improve the emotional and physical health of Chinese individuals, families and children in San Mateo County.

Description

Created in 2007, CHI brings together residents and partners to learn about health issues and services, advocate for language-appropriate and culturally responsive care, and expand outreach and referrals so more people can connect to help before problems escalate. The initiative is supported by Behavioral Health & Recovery Services through its Office of Diversity & Equity.

Service Focus

Culturally and linguistically responsive education and outreach, language access, stigma reduction and community referrals that increase use of behavioral health and related services among Chinese residents.

Membership

Open to county employees, contractors, community-based organizations, clients, family members and community members who live or work in the county. Co-chairs are Alyson Suzuki and Kristie Lui.

Key Functions

Provides community education on health topics, advocates for culturally and linguistically appropriate services and increases outreach and referrals in partnership with community members and providers.

Contact

Co-chairs Alyson Suzuki (she/her) and Kristie Lui (she/her)
CHI@smcgov.org