Asian Counseling and Referral Service
Flag this Organization: Asian Counseling and Referral Service for removalAsian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) provides linguistically and culturally responsive services for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across King County. From its Seattle headquarters, ACRS delivers behavioral health and recovery support, employment and training, citizenship and immigration assistance, child and youth development, aging services, and health navigation. The nonprofit centers community wellness and equity through multilingual staff and partnerships that connect clients to culturally matched care.
For more information, see the Asian Counseling and Referral Service website.
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The Rainier Valley Legal Clinic has relaunched at the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS), marking an important milestone in community justice. On its opening night, volunteer attorneys from the Asian Bar Association of Washington and the King County Bar Association provided free legal a...
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ACRS, in partnership with ABAW and KCBA, has announced the relaunch of the Rainier Valley Legal Clinic to provide free legal consultations to low-income, immigrant, and refugee individuals in the Seattle area. The clinic will reopen on Oct. 22, 2025, and will operate on the third Wednesday of eac...
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More than 350 community members gathered at the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) Annual Benefit Gala in Bellevue, Washington, on Oct. 4, 2025, under the theme “Not on Our Watch.” The event featured performances and speeches that emphasized resilience and community spirit. Kendee Yamag...
One Person Can Make A Difference: Justine Ing’s Walk for Rice Journey
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ACRS Stands in Solidarity and Defense of Immigrant Communities
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Centering Culture and Wellness: ACRS and HAVI Host Nationwide Mental Health Dialogue
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ACRS Statement on Executive Orders Impacting Immigrants
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