Soreath Hok

For many in the community, the temple provides a place to heal from the past and supports community well-being.

A deeper look into the past of Cambodian refugees in California's Central Valley shows how they’ve rebuilt their lives decades after resettling in the U.S.

For those who survived the trauma of the Khmer Rouge genocide, mental health treatment remains a dire need. A program in Oakland is succeeding in reaching Cambodians at risk in this refugee community.

The lack of providers who speak Khmer is cited as one of the factors keeping more Cambodian refugees from receiving treatment.

Treating their trauma is complex: Language and cultural barriers make it hard for many to access mental health care.

Forty years after resettlement, this community is still grappling with the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge regime.