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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What do the letters in "NICOS" stand for?
A: It's an acronym for our five founding members, namely:
North East Medical Services, Independent Practitioners Association
at Chinese Hospital, Chinese Hospital, On Lok Senior Health Services,
and Self-Help for the Elderly.
Q: What does NICOS do?
A: NICOS is engaged in research, training, advocacy, coalition-building and
program implementation for the Chinese and broader Asian community and the
organizations that serve it.
Q: How many members does NICOS have?
A: In 2003, NICOS had approximately 40 members.
Q: Who are some of the members?
A: Membership includes Asian American Recovery Services,
Asian Women's Resource Center, Chinatown Public Health Center,
Kai Ming Inc., Head Start, and Richmond Area Multi-Services,
as well as a number of professionals and students.
(Click on Member Organizations for the complete list.)
Q: Who can become a member?
A: Any organization or individual interested in promoting the health
and wellness of San Francisco's Chinese community can apply for
membership.
Q: How can I apply for membership?
A: Simply call (415) 788-6426 for a membership application.
Complete the form and send the appropriate fee. The application will
be reviewed for approval by the Board of Directors.
Q: How often do members meet?
A: NICOS holds bimonthly forums for its general membership.
Generally, members also participate in committees (such as the Children
and Youth Health Services Committee or Chinatown Disaster Preparedness Committee)
based on their interest monthly.
Q: Does NICOS need volunteers?
A: Yes! NICOS could always use a helping hand. Volunteers can
participate on NICOS committees, assist with administrative
or program work, or help out at community events. Simply
call (415) 788-6426 and ask about the opportunities available.
Q: What is the Community Connections Program (CCP)?
A: The CCP is a student internship program developed in partnership with
the Asian American Studies Departments at City College of San Francisco and
San Francisco State University. Students enrolled in upper division courses
(such as AAS 575, AAS 680 and AAS 695) receive assistance from NICOS
staff in finding placements at community organizations to fulfill course
requirements and/or personal interests.
Q: How can I enroll in the CCP?
A: Call the NICOS program coordinator at (415) 788-6426 or talk to
your Asian American Studies professor.
Q: What is the Chinatown Disaster Response Project (CDRP)?
A: The CDRP trains Chinatown residents to be leaders in times of
emergency. Training includes free Neighborhood Emergency
Response Team (NERT) and First Aid workshops. Most classes
are conducted in Chinese.
Q: How I can enroll in CDRP trainings?
A: Call the project coordinator at (415) 788-6426 for more information.
Q: Why is NICOS' name always mentioned in conjunction with
problem gambling?
A: NICOS conducted the Chinese Community Health Study, which found
that nearly 70% of Chinese American adults in San Francisco consider
gambling to be a problem in their community. To respond to this, in
1999 NICOS facilitated the training of 31 community
workers to be problem gambling counselors.
Q: What is the San Francisco Chinese Community Health Agenda Project?
A: It is a three-year, advocacy, research and Community organizing effort to promote
health care access and utilization of preventive care among the Chinese Community.
It includes plans for qualitative research and a health summit.
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