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Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are one of the fastest growing communities in the metropolitan D.C. area. With the mental health needs of AAPIs long neglected and the transition to the new federal administration, the need for strengthening coalitions among communities to enhance mental health and other social service programs for AAPIs has never been more pressing. This in-person workshop will address current local and national issues in delivering and accessing mental health services in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, facilitate collaboration and networking among participants, and discuss unique challenges and successes in providing culturally competent community-based practices and programs for AAPIs in the greater metropolitan D.C. area. This workshop also aims to foster advocacy efforts at both federal and local government levels, focusing on allocating more resources and opportunities for trauma-informed care and prevention for AAPI children and families.