Eliminating Health Disparities Initiatives

Eliminating Health
Disparities Initiatives

EHDI

Service Overview

The Korean Service Center is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness within the Korean immigrant community and supporting individuals in leading healthier, more balanced lives. We are also committed to reducing disparities in access to mental health services and creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable seeking the support they need.

As part of Minnesota Department of Health's Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative (EHDI), we collaborate with the Karen Organization of Minnesota, the Korean Adoptees Ministry Center, and SEWA-AIFW to offer community-based education programs and family-focused trainings. Through these collaborations, we also offer outreach initiatives that help reduce stigma around mental health, along with counseling services for community members.

Through these efforts, we aim to prevent mental health challenges, strengthen families and communities, and foster a healthier safer, and more supportive environment for all.

Program Description

Service Details

Program Details

Mental Health Awareness Campaign

We conduct a variety of campaigns aimed at increasing understanding of mental health within the Korean immigrant community and reducing stigma surrounding mental health-related issues. We also actively promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to ensure that community members can access timely support when needed, and to foster an environment where mental health is prioritized and openly addressed.

The Korean Service Center, in collaboration with NAMI Minnesota, offers a range of suicide prevention programs, including QPR and SafeTALK. Through these efforts, we strive to support the continued growth of a healthier and safer community.

Community Workshop

The Korean Service Center offers a variety of programs designed to support the healthy, stable, and empowered lives of Korean immigrants. Our workshops are tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community across different age groups and life stages.

Programs included the KSC Senior School, fall prevention workshops, parenting education programs, couples' seminars, and a range of sessions focused on mental health and overall well-being. Each program is designed to provide practical knowledge, strengthen personal and family relationships, and promote healthier daily living.

Through these community-based workshops, we aim to create a supportive environment where individuals and families can learn, connect, and build stronger foundations for physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Counseling Services

The Korean Service Center provides counseling services through professional counselors who understand the cultural and linguistic needs of the Korean immigrant community. Individuals can receive professional support for a wide range of concerns, including mental health challenges, stress management, interpersonal and family issues, as well as life transitions such as immigration, loss, and environmental changes.

In addition, for individuals who are uninsured or facing financial barriers that make counseling services inaccessble, we offer free counseling services through the EHDI program. Through this support, we aim to ensure that more community members canreceive timely and appropriate care when they need it most.