Kasamahan
Community of Filipino/a/x Mental Health Professionals
Welcome mga kaibigan
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Who do we consider a mental health professional?
Licensed therapists and clinicians recognized by a governing Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology or Medical Board from their state or country.
Non-licensed students, professors, researchers, authors, community workers, consultants, coaches, healers, and practitioners recognized by their community in providing education and support that is focused on mental health care.​​
If you are a Filipino/a/x mental health professional searching for community and belonging, we invite you to participate. Most of our events are online and are all free in support of education equity with our kapwa.​​
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We provide Workshops for the general public to learn with Filipino/a/x mental health professionals and from their acquired knowledge and wisdom within the mental health field.
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We host a Consultation Group for licensed Filipino/a/x therapists and clinicians, and online Salo-Salos for all Filipino/a/x mental health professionals.
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Please visit our Events page for more, join our Facebook Group, or Contact Us to connect with our growing community of over 150 Filipino/a/x mhps.
Our Story
The story of Kasamahan started in 2020 in Illinois during the first pandemic lockdown. When Maria Cristina Castro started working with Filipino clients in a non-Filipino group practice, she was inspired to reach out to other Filipino mental health professionals in the area for community and support.
Today, Kasamahan is a decolonizing nonprofit based in the United States that provides and maintains a heart-centered, home base for Filipino/a/x mental health professionals located anywhere in the world to connect and find belonging through their lived experiences as Filipinos working with both Filipino and non-Filipino clients and communities.
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Importantly, Kasamahan listens and responds to the natural rhythms and cycles of our community and follows our authentic passion for our work. We invite you to stay in touch through our website and at our events to walk with and grow with us.
Our Mission and Purpose
The purpose of Kasamahan is to provide enrichment and growth to Filipino/a/x mental health professionals by understanding the roots, identity, and culture of the Filipino community as it relates to mental health.
We aim to shift awareness back to the lived experience of the "souls" of our feet, thus bringing about a sense of belonging and enrichment to the larger Filipino community. We strive to execute its mission by listening through the "ears of our hearts" and by mindfully integrating the history, values, and hopes of our fellow Filipino/a/x.
We seek to provide multi-dimensional mental health resources and support to the Filipino/a/x community and those who serve them.
Donate and Sponsor Kasamahan
For questions, you may contact
Patricia H. A. Perez at treasurer@kasamahan.org
Complete our Sponsorship Form
and make your donation.
Information is gathered for future communication.
If you prefer to donate anonymously,
you may donate here.
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Kasamahan Kapwa Level Sponsor
Donate $150 and above
In addition to the previous levels:
You are funding vital community outreach programs, enabling us to connect with and serve more individuals in need of mental health resources. This includes our in-person community outreach and social events.
We will add your photo or logo and link to you or your organization on our website as a sponsor for a full year.​​
Sun and Stars Level Sponsor
Donate $100 and above
In addition to the previous levels:
You are supporting the organization of monthly professional development events for Filipino/a/x mental health practitioners. This includes our online workshops, consultation group, and salo-salos.
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We will mention you or your organization during our next workshop event and include you in the newsletter that announces this workshop.
Peace Blue Level Sponsor
Donate $50 and above
In addition to the previous level:
You are helping expand our outreach and engagement efforts through increased visibility and promotion. This includes our website, monthly newsletter, and social media accounts.
We will mention your name or your organization's name on our website for a full month.
Valor Red Level Sponsor
Donate any amount under $50
You are contributing to advancing Kasamahan’s mission and empowering Filipino/a/x mental health professionals. This will provide us with more financial flexibility in providing information and events contributing to Filipino/a/x mental health care.
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Any donation towards Kasamahan, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is tax deductible.
About Kasamahan's Logo
The Kasamahan logo by Eliza Jade Brown is a rendition
of an image found by Cristina of a Filipino flag in a semicolon shape by an unknown artist.
(Let us know if you know their name to give them credit!)
Our logo is meant to represent Filipino/a/x solidarity in mental health care destigmatization.