Who We Are
Who We Are
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The BC Filipino Therapist Association (BCFTA) is a grassroots network of Filipino mental health professionals, students, and allied helping practitioners across British Columbia.
Founded in response to growing community needs and longstanding gaps in culturally responsive mental health care, BCFTA serves as a professional home where members can connect, collaborate, learn, and support one another.
Our members work across a wide range of settings, including:
Private Practice
Community Mental Health
Health Authorities
Schools and Universities
Non-Profit Organizations
Settlement Services
Employee Assistance Programs
Research and Academia
Vision
Vision
A future where Filipino communities in British Columbia have equitable access to culturally responsive mental health care and where Filipino helping professionals are connected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Mission
Mission
To strengthen the Filipino mental health community through connection, education, advocacy, and culturally grounded care.
Our Values
Our Values
A future where Filipino communities in British Columbia have equitable access to culturally responsive mental health care and where Filipino helping professionals are connected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Kapwa (Shared Humanity)
Kapwa (Shared Humanity)
Recognizing our interconnectedness and mutual responsibility to one another.
Bayanihan (Collective Action)
Bayanihan (Collective Action)
Working together to support individuals, families, and communities.
Pagkalinga (Care)
Pagkalinga (Care)
Leading with compassion, relational accountability, and respect.
Professional Excellence
Professional Excellence
Promoting ethical, evidence-informed, and culturally responsive practice.
A Message from the President
A Message from the President
The BC Filipino Therapist Association was born from a shared recognition that Filipino mental health practitioners needed a space to connect, collaborate, and support one another while responding to the evolving needs of our communities. What began as a grassroots collective has grown into a provincial association grounded in care, service, and community.
As we continue to grow, our commitment remains the same: to foster meaningful relationships, strengthen professional practice, and contribute to a future where Filipino communities can access culturally responsive mental health care with dignity and belonging.
John Tolentino, EdD Student, MSW, RSW
President
BC Filipino Therapist Association
Executive Officers
Executive Officers
President: John Tolentino
Vice-President: Ric De Villa
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Terrence Alanis
Directors
Directors
Esther Chu, Membership Engagement & Internal Directory
Lauren Smart, Communications & Social Media
Eliezer Moreno, Recruitment & Membership Development
Chantal Esperanza, Director-at-Large, Operations & Administration
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