Mental health and addictions in Calgary, Alberta
CIWA - Victim Supports Outreach Program
Offered by New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups- Varsity Group
In short
Victims Supports Outreach Program for Immigrant Children, Youth and Families Affected by Family Violence (VSO) provides outreach support services for immigrant children, youth and families experiencing family violence.
- Who it is for
- Families, Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, Family with children
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Help for my family, A fresh start
- 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 · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
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About this service
Victims Supports Outreach Program for Immigrant Children, Youth and Families Affected by Family Violence (VSO) provides outreach support services for immigrant children, youth and families experiencing family violence.
The program works in partnership with Alberta Children's Services - Calgary Region (CS) to provide off-site direct services for immigrant women and their families living in northeast Calgary. The program provides customized and culturally sensitive first language support to ensure the needs of the clients are met.
The services offered by this program include:
- Customized individual, couple and family counselling for immigrant clients who are experiencing family violence
- Culturally sensitive first language support to ensure trusting relationship between families, program staff and caseworkers
- Referrals to community resources
- Public education to increase awareness of family violence prevention at the community level
Who can use it?
Immigrant children, youth and families experiencing family violence
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 263-4414, email familyservices@ciwa-online.com, or use the website.
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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