Mental health and addictions in Calgary, Alberta
CIWA - Supports for Immigrants and Refugees with Mental Health and Addiction Issues
Offered by New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups- Varsity Group
In short
Supports for Immigrants and Refugees with Mental Health and Addiction Issues project ensures that immigrants and newcomers are able to identify and seek support for addiction issues impacting their lives and build their resilience.
- Who it is for
- Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee
- What it helps with
- Help with drinking or drugs, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, A fresh start, Someone who has been through it
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- #200 - 138 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z4
- How to reach
- Contact through New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups- Varsity Group: (403) 263-4414 · familyservices@ciwa-online.com
- Last verified
- , by the organization
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About this service
Supports for Immigrants and Refugees with Mental Health and Addiction Issues project ensures that immigrants and newcomers are able to identify and seek support for addiction issues impacting their lives and build their resilience. The project enables them to feel safe and empowered to enhance their and their familys well-being. Through this project, immigrants dealing with these issues will be able to reclaim their self-esteem and confidence to be in control of their lives and become positive role models for their children.
Program Details
- Professional, first language, culturally sensitive support for immigrants and refugees and their families
- Individual, couple and family counselling
- Support groups for men and women
- Referrals to community and clinical resources based on individual needs of clients
- Educational workshops
The program is available for immigrant women and men who are permanent residents, refugees and Canadian citizens.
Free childcare and first language support is available.
Who can use it?
Immigrant women and men who are permanent residents, refugees and Canadian citizens.
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 263-4414, email familyservices@ciwa-online.com.
Listed in Calgary, Alberta.
#200 - 138 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z4
#200 - 138 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z4Calgary, Alberta
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