Every Asian American church needs mental health ministry
Christian Asian Mental Health provides coaching and resources for churches to develop their mental health ministry to care and support people through life challenges.
54% of practicing Christians report a mental health issue affecting relationships. Most turn to clergy before a therapist. Churches are the front line.
Lack of accessibility, affordability, and cultural understanding makes it incredibly hard for Asian Americans to find professional mental health care. Stigma and shame in Asian cultures further isolate those who need help most.
CAMH works to change this through digital media, community education, and church partnerships — making mental wellness accessible, normalized, and grounded in faith. We collaborate with a network of like-minded partners and organizations, amplifying good work already being done.
Born from the Erasing Shame podcast (DJ Chuang and Eunice Lee Hua), CAMH serves across languages and cultures — because every Asian American church can be a safe place for compassion and care.
“For so many years of my adult life, I struggled with so many questions and internal conflict of who I was as a person and the thoughts/feelings I had as a 2nd-gen Asian American. I carried so much shame that I didn't even know that I felt certain things or why I did what I did.
It helped so much to know I am not alone in my struggles — to hear from therapists and experts about something that is so hidden from society. This podcast gave me courage to begin my healing journey and take back control in my life.”
— Erasing Shame podcast listener
DJ launched CAMH out of his own lived experiences navigating mental health for himself and with churches—Asian American and multiethnic—and online communities. More at djchuang.com
Jeff brought inspiration and operational expertise during the launch phase of CAMH. His experiences in nonprofit leadership is super valuable.
Pastor Josh Chien is a bi-vocational minister at Living Stones Christian Church. Josh is also President and CEO of DeoWorks, a support ministry that ignites people and their talents to serve Christ.
Esther has a doctorate in clinical psychology and puts it to good use in Berkeley, California.
Activating more wellness & wholeness of all generations
"Churches and faith communities being known as a safe place for support and healing, where imperfect people come together."
Christian Asian Mental Health (CAMH) equips and empowers Asian American faith communities with collaboration, partnerships, and resources, so churches can develop mental health ministries that support and care for everyone through life's challenges.
CAMH is a fiscally sponsored ministry of DeoWorks, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. DeoWorks provides governance, accountability, and tax-deductible giving so CAMH can focus on the mission. Donations designated to CAMH are restricted to CAMH's work.
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