AADAP

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day This day is about raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another. It began with families and advocates coming together to help more people understand fentanyl and how to respond in an emergency. In this video, we’re walking through how to use Narcan so you can feel more prepared if you ever need it. It’s quick to learn and can truly make a difference.

Under CEO Sam Joo’s leadership, AADAP’s refreshed mission marks a pivotal moment of clarity and alignment. It unites all our departments—treatment, prevention, youth & family programs and employment access—under one powerful purpose: empowering recovery, opportunity and justice while strengthening the community conditions that make well-being possible. It affirms AADAP’s enduring truth: people need people! #AADAP #Rebrand

In the face of violence and loss, AADAP stands with our communities in mourning—calling for justice, compassion and systems that protect life and well-being. Resources and know your rights are also available at the link in our bio #AADAP #PeopleNeedPeople #CommunityIsSafety #ImmigrantJustice #StandInSolidarity

Mental health is extremely important as it affects how we feel, think, and act everyday. Take care of your mental health 🩵 Covered California offers free mental services in all plans. Please find more information at coveredca.com @coveredca

Our Youth & Family Programs participants brought incredible energy to “Unity Through The Drum” 🥁 Hosted by the incredible @melanatimbera , this special evening celebrated Afro-Cuban music, culture, and connection through rhythm and shared experience. Throughout the program, youth explored traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms and their cultural significance, leading up to a vibrant final performance that filled the room with joy, movement, and powerful community spirit. We’re so proud of all the participants for their dedication and hard work. Special thanks to the @culture_la , Council District 8 (@mhdcd8 ), and @lpmusicofficial for supporting this meaningful program and helping make this experience possible through their partnership and drum donations.

AADAP’s Koi Pond Entrepreneurship & Small Business Incubator Program culminated in an inspiring and impactful Fast Pitch Competition, bringing together entrepreneurs, banking and community leaders, workforce development professionals, and supporters dedicated to uplifting small businesses and economic opportunity within our communities. Over the course of the cohort, participants engaged in entrepreneurship training, business planning, financial literacy, branding, and business development workshops designed to strengthen and grow their business visions. The Fast Pitch Competition provided five finalists the opportunity to present their businesses before an esteemed panel of judges representing banking, economic development, and community investment sectors. We are proud to congratulate our 2026 Koi Pond Fast Pitch winners: 🥇 1st Place — Amber Stanford (Ambeezy’s Organic) 🥈 2nd Place — Beatriz Magãna Soto (Cutie’s Kitchen) 🥉 3rd Place — Eve Mathis (Botanic Amenities) 🏅 4th Place — Lori Hang Hutter (Root to Rise) 🏅 5th Place — Tahesia Hall (Hair Taxi Mobile Barbers) A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished judges for sharing their expertise, encouragement, and professional insight with our finalists and attendees from @preferredbank , @lacity , @Citibank , @LISCLA , @JPMorganChase , @Open Bank, and @coamericabank We extend our deepest appreciation to Preferred Bank for sponsoring the Koi Pond Fast Pitch Competition, as well as to Jabbar Wesley and LISC LA for their generous $5,000 grant supporting our first-place winner, Amber Stanford of Ambeezy’s Organic. We look forward to the continued growth of the Koi Pond Entrepreneurship & Small Business Incubator Program and are excited for the upcoming 2026 cohorts ahead. Follow us to stay connected for future opportunities, announcements, and community impact stories. #AADAP #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #FastPitch

This AANHPI Heritage Month, AADAP proudly honors Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC) — an organization with a long-standing history of partnership and shared community impact alongside AADAP. Founded in 1975 as the Korean Youth Center (KYC), the organization was created to support the growing Korean American community in Koreatown through culturally relevant programs for youth and families, including after-school tutoring, summer enrichment, parent education, outreach, and prevention services. With the dedication of leaders like Rev. Paul Chun, Jane Kim, Inhwan Kim, Dr. Samuel Rhee, Ron Wakabayashi, and many others, KYC grew into an independent nonprofit organization in 1983 and eventually became KYCC. Today, @KYCCLA continues to uplift multicultural communities across Los Angeles through advocacy, education, and community care. We are proud to continue standing alongside KYCC in empowering and supporting AAPI communities. #AANHPIHeritageMonth #KYCC #AADAP #AANHPI #Koreatown #CommunityHealing #AAPICommunity

🚨 Applications are now open to join the @csc_los_angeles Team. We’re hiring for Event Security, Guest Services, Access Control, Bike Patrol, Parking, and more. Work some of LA’s biggest sporting events, concerts, and entertainment venues including Rams and Chargers games, USC/UCLA football, LA Clippers, major concerts, and more. 📍 Hiring Event Monday, May 18, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM West Adams Work Source Center 2900 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 Apply today at /apply Select May 18th as your interview date. #NowHiring #CSCTeam #LosAngelesJobs #EventStaff #SecurityJobs #HiringEvent #LAJobs

Our Community Integrated Prevention (CIP) Unit was invited back for the 2nd time to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with the community at an event hosted by the @longbeachusd and @lbusdengage ! One major highlight was completing nearly 50 Community Needs Assessment (CNA) surveys from diverse AANHPI communities, including Cambodian, Japanese, Samoan, and many more. The feedback gathered will help strengthen culturally responsive support and services countywide. We were also excited to promote AADAP’s services, especially outpatient support, while providing education on current substance use disorder (SUD) trends and safe prescription medication disposal. Most importantly, we built meaningful new connections for future community events and presentation opportunities. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared their voices, and helped make this celebration impactful! #AAPIHeritageMonth #CommunityEngagement #AADAP #HealthEquity #LongBeach #Prevention #RecoverySupport

In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to thank nearly 100 community members who joined us at the inaugural Reclaiming Our Voices: Addressing Substance Use in the AA/NHPI Community convening. Substance use and mental health are closely connected and for AA/NHPI people these experiences are culturally unique and not a monolith. Through insightful research, inspiring personal stories, and perspectives from local government leaders, we deepened our collective understanding of a more equitable and responsive behavioral health care system for AA/NHPI communities. The program featured a presentation of recent qualitative research led by Dr. Warren T. Yamashita, AADAP Board Member and Director of Addiction Medicine & Family Physician at @harborchc , offering important insights into substance use and behavioral health within AA/NHPI communities. Read the full study here: /journaladdictionmedicine/pages/default.aspx We are especially grateful to Sophaon Som with @apiriselosangeles , Dr. Gary Tsai with @lapublichealth SAPC, Dr. Lisa Wong with @lacdmh and Councilmember Sharon Kalani for sharing their expertise, creating a meaningful space for connection, learning, and reflection. Special thanks to our co-hosts at @ltsc.cdc and Faith United Methodist Church for helping to make this gathering possible! It is through collaboration, that we begin to close the gaps in behavioral health disparities and ensure a future of healing and possibility for all AA/NHPI people.

Scams are becoming more common—knowing what to look for makes all the difference. Join this workshop and learn: ✔️ How to recognize common scams ✔️ How to protect your personal and financial information ✔️ What steps to take if you’re targeted Stay informed, stay prepared, and protect what you’ve worked for. 📅 May 12, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Chase Community Center – Crenshaw Register through our Linktree Attend the full series (all 4 workshops) to receive a certificate and gift card! #FraudPrevention #ScamAwareness #FinancialLiteracyMonth

We’re excited to announce that @ihop is hiring for ALL positions at their new INGLEWOOD location! 🎉 If you’re passionate about delivering great customer experiences and ready to take the next step in your career, this is your moment! 📍 Where: 2900 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016 📅 When: May 7th, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM Dress for success, explore opportunities, and interview on the spot! Spots are limited — register today! Come bring your energy, passion, and drive. We can’t wait to meet you! 🙌