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AANHPI Resources

Overview of on campus support

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Future Pirate Center Provides onboarding support for those who want to become OCC students Student Union, Room 102, First Floor fpr@occ.cccd.edu 714 - 432-5059
Counseling  Academic planning & personal counseling Watson Hall, Third Floor occcounseling@occ.cccd.edu 714 - 432-5078
Enrollment Services Information on registering for classes, waitlists, paying fees, student photo, and more Watson Hall, First Floor arinfo@occ.cccd.edu 714 - 432-5072
Financial Aid Information on federal and state-funded student financial aid programs Watson Hall, Room 410, Fourth Floor occfinaid@occ.cccd.edu 714 - 432-5508
Transfer Center Provides services and resources to assist students in preparation to transfer to 4-year universities Watson Hall, Room 215, Second Floor transfercenter@occ.cccd.edu n/a
Career Center Explore career paths and related majors, identify interests/skills, and prepare students for internships/jobs via resumes building/related workshops Watson Hall, Third Floor careercenter@occ.cccd.edu 714 - 432-5576
Student Success Center Offers online/in person free tutoring, study groups, study skills, and other workshops Classrooms & Labs Building (C&L), Room 103 successcenter@occ.cccd.edu 714 - 432-5559
Accessibility Resource Center (Formerly DSPS) Support students with physical, learning, and/or psychological disabilities Between Classroom & Labs and Legacy Hall occdisabledstudents@occ.cccd.edu 714 - 432-5807
Library Helps students with research and access to academic materials Between Starbucks & Lewis Building n/a 714  - 432-5885
Student Health Center Nursing, medical, and mental health services for current OCC students Between Watson Hall & Gymnasium n/a 714 - 432-5808
Pirates' Cove Assists students facing food insecurity and other basic needs Between Planetarium and Clark Center piratescove@occ.cccd.edu 714 - 432-6892
Campus Safety Provides emergency assistance, escort to car, etc Parking Lot C and Moore Theatre n/a 714 - 432-5017 (Office)
714 - 432-5555 (Emergencies)
Local Community Resources

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OCAPICA The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA), founded in 1997, enhances the health, social, and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County through service, education, advocacy, and research.
2-1-1 Orange County 211OC connects residents in need to critical social services in Orange County such as housing, job placement, food, and health insurance. 
Cambodian Family Community Center

The mission of The Cambodian Family is to promote social health by providing refugee and immigrant families the opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and desires for creating health and well-being in their lives.

Korean Community Services

KCS provide client-centered, culturally inclusive, expert care to directly improve the well-being of underserved communities and individuals through healthcare, social services, and community programs.

AHRI Center

Provide legal services to domestic violence victims, low-income communities, underrepresented communities, and more.

Mental Health Resources

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Telephone

Student Health Center

Provide mental health services for currently enrolled OCC students

Between Watson Hall & Gymnasium

714 - 432-6858

Asian Mental Health Collective

AMHC aims to make mental health support simple, welcoming, and accessible for Asian communities around the United States.

n/a

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South Asian Therapists

Directory to locate South Asian therapists

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The Asian LifeNet Hotline is a 24-hour suicide prevention hotline with services available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Fujianese. n/a 1-877-990-8585
Take Action Resources

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Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Tool Stop AAPI Hate is a U.S.-based coalition working to end racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. As the nation’s largest anti-AAPI hate reporting center, it publishes data and research to expose and address bigotry. Using strategies like data analysis, advocacy, community building, and narrative change, the coalition advances equity and justice while fostering solidarity across communities.
Orange County Hate Crime Report If you have been the target of a hate crime, call the police immediately or we urge you to report to 2-1-1 by visiting hatecrime.211oc.org or calling 2-1-1 to report to Orange County. 
California vs Hate Report Tool Report hate crimes to California Civil Rights Department to receive further help. 
OCC Grievances Report Tools If you've experienced any grievances regarding discriminations, sexual misconduct, service complaint, and more, please visit this page to report. 
Educational Resources

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Report to President Biden "Rising Together" “Rising Together” highlights the unprecedented ways the Biden-Harris Administration has delivered for AA and NHPI communities. 
Southeast Asian Archive: Digital Collections & Exhibits Collection of digital archive of Southeast Asian American experience for research purposes. 
AAPI History Hub Provides collection of resources including lesson plans, books, films, and more to help teach AAPI history. 
"What It Means To Be Asian in America" Pew Research Center piece about the lived experiences and perspectives of Asian Americans in their own words. 
‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’: The Impact of Microaggressions on the AAPI Community Psychiatrist Dr. Warren Ng discusses the historical roots of microaggressions, how they can lead to physical assaults, the mental health toll they take on Asian Americans, and how non-AAPI person can be an ally.
"What is the Model Minority Myth?" Explains the model minority myth & how it affects Asian American students.
Scholarship Resources

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Asian Pacific Islander Scholarships Offering awards from $2,000 - $20,000 for AANHPI identified students. Contact applicant@apiascholars.org for other questions.  Jan 15, 2025