OUR STORY
Changing Tides began when Little Tokyo Service Center hosted an event that sparked a dialogue on the importance of mental health within the Asian American community. That event, titled "Changing Tides: An Open Conversation on Compassion and Well-Being," was held in May of 2018.
Beginning November of 2017, a general committee and a youth committee met to collaborate on this novel project. Following this event, many community members and friends expressed their gratitude for promoting these healthy discussions in the Asian American community. We, the youth committee, then decided to channel our efforts towards ending the stigma surrounding mental health and founded Changing Tides. We are glad to have you here and we hope that you will join us in changing the tides.
Changing Tides is a program of Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC), which is located in Los Angeles, CA. For more information about LTSC, visit www.LTSC.org.
OUR MISSION
To normalize mental health in our community through events, services, outreach, education, and open conversations.
OUR VISION
We are passionate about helping our community be unafraid to value, support, and discuss mental health.
MEET THe TEAM
CT CREW
The Changing Tides (CT) Crew, officially founded in 2018, is comprised of youth who drive the direction and vision of CT. The Crew brainstorms, plans, and implements education and outreach efforts aimed at encouraging dialogue and de-stigmatizing mental health in the community.
INTERGENERATIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Intergenerational Planning Committee first convened in November of 2017 to plan the inaugural Changing Tides Gala in May of 2018. Their passion for mental health, combined with their experience with event-planning, finance, and community work, played a vital role in the success of this event. Following this initial event, the Planning Committee has continued to advise the CT Crew regarding their long-term vision and to organize the annual Gala.
CT CREW ALUMNI
Since 2018, the CT Crew has seen tremendous growth and change. Our CT Crew alumni have played an integral role in helping Changing Tides become what it is today.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
The Changing Tides Mental Health Advisory Board is composed of mental health professionals who specialize in a variety of fields: psychotherapy, psychiatry, clinical social work, etc. The Advisory Board uses their background and expertise to provide Changing Tides with valuable knowledge, insight, and resources.