South Asians are a racialized community underserved by the current healthcare system;
individuals and their families experience significant challenges in accessing services
related to substance abuse, mental health, and socioeconomic factors
Limited services addressing the South Asian needs, resulting in low engagement in
existing services
Cultural, linguistic, social, financial and structural barriers to accessing supports
Social stigma and biases within the community associated with alcohol and substance
abuse and mental health disorders
Overview
A critical need for culturally appropriate, low barrier health and social services
SACH is a non-profit community organization providing integrated one-stop services for those impacted by alcohol and substance use, and mental health issues.
To foster the health and well-being of marginalized and racialized communities in the Greater Vancouver region by providing low barrier services, counseling, and advocacy in a culturally informed safe space
Our vision
Safe from judgement, punishment, abuse, discrimination, and toxic influences