amherst h. wilder foundation 2007 annual report as good as our ...

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“For me the most
rewarding thing is
coming to work every
day and knowing that
each day you might
make a difference in
someone’s life. It makes
me feel really good to
know I’m helping people
lead better lives, especially
kids who are struggling
with various mental
health issues.
This particular family,
I’m just so proud of how
much progress they’ve
made. They are definitely
a success.”
– Chao
SEA program staff
The Wilder Foundation’s Southeast Asian (SEA) Services
was established in 1984 to help a growing population
of refugees work through mental health issues. It serves
Hmong, Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese immigrants
and refugees living in the East metro area.
“It’s because of Wilder that we’ve been able to purchase a home.
It means stability. I have hope for the future now.”
– Chue, client
“Wilder has made a difference for both generations in our family.
But mostly for my mom. She smiles now.”
W I L D E R ’ S S O U T H E A S T A S I A N S E R V I C E S
– Gaojous, client
The program has received national recognition for how
it combines Western mental health practices with the
traditional healing methods of the Southeast Asian cultures it
serves. Its core services, provided to both adults and youth,
include mental health assessment; individual, group and
family counseling; case management; and school-based
youth services.
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