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Jian (Lily) Chen 陈健

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Mom, wife, advocate, educator, PhD candidate @rwjf Clinical Scholar Alum #AAPIMentalHealth youtube.com/watch?v=1LlYYB…

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What an incredible experience at the Jiaozi Festival in Chicago this past February 16th! UCA Illinois hosted the fourth edition of this cherished tradition, and UCA WAVES was proud to be part of it. A huge thank you to Sai Xu and the UCA Illinois team for their incredible

What an incredible experience at the Jiaozi Festival in Chicago this past February 16th! 

UCA Illinois hosted the fourth edition of this cherished tradition, and UCA WAVES was proud to be part of it. A huge thank you to Sai Xu and the UCA Illinois team for their incredible
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On February 16th, Lily, Executive Director of UCA WAVES, had the privilege of attending the UCA Jiaozi Festival in Chicago. And also, the trip gave her the chance to reconnect with a group of seniors she had cared for when working as a #HomeHealth #AdultDayService provider in the

On February 16th, Lily, Executive Director of UCA WAVES, had the privilege of attending the UCA Jiaozi Festival in Chicago. And also, the trip gave her the chance to reconnect with a group of seniors she had cared for when working as a #HomeHealth #AdultDayService provider in the
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Yesterday afternoon at 1:30 PM, WAVES held its second preventive psychology lecture of the month at the Cary Senior Center in North Carolina. We were excited to welcome back our 12 Chinese-American guests, as well as special attendees Brett Moraes, Director of the Cary Senior

Yesterday afternoon at 1:30 PM, WAVES held its second preventive psychology lecture of the month at the Cary Senior Center in North Carolina. We were excited to welcome back our 12 Chinese-American guests, as well as special attendees Brett Moraes, Director of the Cary Senior
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UCA WAVES Successfully Hosts First In-Person YMHFA Training for CSAUS On February 15th, UCA WAVES Mental Health First Aid trainer Chunying Zhao led the first in-person Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training for the Chinese School Association in the United States (CSAUS)

UCA WAVES Successfully Hosts First In-Person YMHFA Training for CSAUS 

On February 15th, UCA WAVES Mental Health First Aid trainer Chunying Zhao led the first in-person Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training for the Chinese School Association in the United States (CSAUS)
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It was wonderful spending the Women day 74 other community members who joined our first book club promoting parent- child relationship . Without “Her” Even “HERO” is “0”. Happy Women Day ❤️❤️🌷

It was wonderful spending the Women day 74  other community members who joined our first book club promoting parent- child relationship .

Without “Her” Even “HERO” is “0”. 

Happy Women Day ❤️❤️🌷
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Happy #womenday! Without “her”, hero is “o”. Great celebrating with more than 100 of you this weekend , with 2 events #selfcare #empowerment ❤️ Thanks to UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative team and partners 🌷 Can not wait to attend 15 week long #bookclub led by 4 #peerspecialist .

Happy #womenday! Without “her”, hero is “o”. Great celebrating with more than 100 of you this weekend , with 2 events  #selfcare #empowerment ❤️

Thanks to  <a href="/ucawaves/">UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative</a> team and partners 🌷

Can not wait to attend 15 week long #bookclub led by 4 #peerspecialist  .
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Last Wednesday, we had the incredible opportunity to host Yanelly Villegas, the Program Officer from the Julian Grace Foundation, for a full day of connection and collaboration! Our team at UCA WAVES led her through an immersive experience, including: •Visiting three powerful

Last Wednesday, we had the incredible opportunity to host Yanelly Villegas, the Program Officer from the Julian Grace Foundation, for a full day of connection and collaboration! Our team at UCA WAVES led her through an immersive experience, including:

•Visiting three powerful
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This past Sunday, WAVES Executive Director Lily Chen and Dr. Grace Wu, WAVES consultant researcher and UNC School of Nursing faculty member, attended the Partner Appreciation Dinner at the Karen Community Farm at Oaky Grove. The event was filled with heartfelt gratitude, cultural

This past Sunday, WAVES Executive Director Lily Chen and Dr. Grace Wu, WAVES consultant researcher and UNC School of Nursing faculty member, attended the Partner Appreciation Dinner at the Karen Community Farm at Oaky Grove. The event was filled with heartfelt gratitude, cultural
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We’re beyond proud to share that Lily Chen, our fearless Executive Director of the UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative, has received the prestigious 2025 Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award from UNC! Presented by the Carolina Center for Public Service, this award

We’re beyond proud to share that Lily Chen, our fearless Executive Director of the UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative, has received the prestigious 2025 Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award from UNC!   

Presented by the Carolina Center for Public Service, this award
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🌈👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Proud Parents, Stronger Families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌈 Are you a parent of an LGBTQ+ child, seeking support, understanding, and community? Join the Proud Parents Peer Support Group, hosted by UCA WAVES, in partnership with NC DMHDDSUS. This monthly group provides a safe, non-judgmental

🌈👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Proud Parents, Stronger Families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌈
Are you a parent of an LGBTQ+ child, seeking support, understanding, and community?

Join the Proud Parents Peer Support Group, hosted by UCA WAVES, in partnership with NC DMHDDSUS. This monthly group provides a safe, non-judgmental
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Join Us for the AAPI Youth Mental Health Conference 2025! This isn’t just another conference — it’s a movement. Come be part of a space where AAPI youth mental health is center stage. We’re talking real stories, expert insights, healing-centered activities, and youth-led

Join Us for the AAPI Youth Mental Health Conference 2025!

This isn’t just another conference — it’s a movement.

Come be part of a space where AAPI youth mental health is center stage. We’re talking real stories, expert insights, healing-centered activities, and youth-led
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This past Sunday, we invited veteran families and active duty service members to a community picnic in honor of the Month of the Military Child. With food, games, and fun activities for all ages, it was a wonderful opportunity to connect, engage, and show appreciation for our

This past Sunday, we invited veteran families and active duty service members to a community picnic in honor of the Month of the Military Child. With food, games, and fun activities for all ages, it was a wonderful opportunity to connect, engage, and show appreciation for our
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A glimpse into the making of Silent War, a powerful documentary about the mental health struggles within the Asian American community💜🗺️ Currently nearing the end of production, the film is in its final editing phase💻 Directed by award-winning filmmaker Changfu Chang and

A glimpse into the making of Silent War, a powerful documentary about the mental health struggles within the Asian American community💜🗺️

Currently nearing the end of production, the film is in its final editing phase💻

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Changfu Chang and
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Who says mental health advocacy can’t be fun? In fact, incorporating joy, curiosity and connection is exactly what the conversation surrounding mental health needs🏓 It’s already heavy—why add to the weight? This weekend, WAVES was proud to join teens, families, and community

Who says mental health advocacy can’t be fun? In fact, incorporating joy, curiosity and connection is exactly what the conversation surrounding mental health needs🏓 It’s already heavy—why add to the weight?

This weekend, WAVES was proud to join teens, families, and community
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📸UCA WAVES at NNEDLearn 2025💜 From April 28–30, UCA WAVES joined over 20 community-based mental health organizations across the U.S. for NNEDLearn 2025 in Washington, D.C.🌎 Our team—Executive Director Jian Chen, MHFA Coordinator & Trainer Feng Xue, and WAVES Maker & Columbia

📸UCA WAVES at NNEDLearn 2025💜

From April 28–30, UCA WAVES joined over 20 community-based mental health organizations across the U.S. for NNEDLearn 2025 in Washington, D.C.🌎

Our team—Executive Director Jian Chen, MHFA Coordinator &amp; Trainer Feng Xue, and WAVES Maker &amp; Columbia
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#AAPIHeritageMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Unpacking the largest national #AANHPI #youthmentalhealth survey results with young panelists representing #refugee #LGBTQ communities. ⏰Wed May 14 5pm PST / 7pm CDT / 8pm EST Full study report here: taaf.org/youthmentalhea…

#AAPIHeritageMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Unpacking the largest national #AANHPI #youthmentalhealth survey results with young panelists representing #refugee #LGBTQ communities. 

⏰Wed May 14
5pm PST / 7pm CDT / 8pm EST

Full study report here: taaf.org/youthmentalhea…