About Us

VIET-CARE

Care, Share, & Dare to Make a Difference!

Vision & Mission:

The primary objectives and purposes of this organization shall be:

to improve the quality of life of Vietnamese community members

with mental illness, their families, and to the service providers

by providing the following services:

Support Viet-CARE members who provide services

to Vietnamese community members with mental illness.

Empower communities, families of individuals with mental illness and mental health service providers by providing knowledge, tools and collaborative partnerships to enhance their ability to support and promote the recovery of community members with mental illness.

Support the use of evidence-based practices, and promote the development of promising and innovative mental health treatment services for Vietnamese community members

who face mental health challenges.

Advocate for policies and programs that support and promote the recovery of Vietnamese community members

with mental illness and their families.

Viet-CARE's Memory Lane:

VietCare was founded by Paul Hoang, a clinical social worker, whose years of missionary experiences and a growing passion to better serve the people with mental illness, especially among the Vietnamese communities led him to reach out and share his dreams to whoever was willing to listen. Among those who have heard and wanted to support his dreams was Xuyen Dong. Xuyen Dong, a psychologist and seasoned clinical social worker, became among a few confidants and supporters who dedicated their time, expertise, and energy to help actualize our common dream.

Viet-CARE began on July 2008 when Paul Hoang convened a meeting among Vietnamese community Mental Health Professionals (Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Rehabilitation Specialists, and Professionals) with a passion to help individuals suffering from mental illness to address the Vietnamese community mental health needs.

Feb. 10, 2012 ..... Viet-CARE's 3rd Annual Dinner

Dec. 04, 2011 ..... Viet-CARE's 2nd Annual Retreat

Aug. 20, 2011 ..... Viet-CARE's 3rd Mental Wellness Day.

Feb. 25, 2011 ..... Viet-CARE's 2nd Annual Dinner. +250 people attended the

event. Viet-CARE was recognized by the California Office of

Senator Lou Correa for its dedication and committment to

address the community mental health challneges.

Sept. 11, 2010 .... Viet-CARE's 1st Annual Retreat for mental health professionals

and caretakers of individual(s) with mental illness. The retreat

gave birth to Viet-CARE's mantra - "We CARE about the

community suffering from mental illness, We SHARE our

resources, We DARE to make a difference."

May 15, 2010 ..... Viet-CARE's 2nd Mental Wellness Day

Mar. 22, 2010 ..... Viet-CARE incorporated as a Non-Profit Organization.

Feb. 21, 2010 ..... Viet-CARE's 1st Annual Dinner...Honoring & Celebrating

Vietnamese Human Services Professionals. 80 people attended

the event.

May 02, 2009 ..... VietCARE held its 1st Vietnamese Mental Health Symposium

for religious/ community leaders, mental health providers and

community members on May 2, 2009.

July 20, 2008 ..... VietCARE had its first meeting on July 20, 2008, with 10

Vietnamese Mental Health Professionals/ Specialists.

VIET-CARE

Vietnamese Community Actions for Resources & Empowerment