Family Conflict Prevention Program

Program Description

The program provides professional, culturally-sensitive counselling for immigrant women and their families who are experiencing family, domestic, gender-based and/or intimate partner violence, relationship problems, abuse and trauma.

Program Details

Culturally- sensitive individual, couples and family counselling
Emotional support for clients
Workshops and support groups
Community resource referrals and advocacy
Emergency housing support

Eligible Clients

The program is available for all immigrant women, men, and their families, ages 14 years old and older, regardless of immigration status.

Additional Program Information

The program assists immigrant women, their spouses and families
We offer culturally-sensitive assistance with family conflict and domestic violence issues
Clients receive support in their first language if needed
Referrals to other CIWA programs help clients access additional support services
Clients and their partners receive support with parenting and self-confidence
The program is offered in community locations
Client confidentiality is maintained at all times
Childcare is available (restrictions may apply)
First language support is available

If you need help in the evening or weekend please call:

Distress Centre (403) 266-4357
Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter (403) 234-7233
Sheriff King Home (403) 266-0707
Calgary Police Service Non-Emergency (403) 266-1234
Calgary Police Emergency Services 911

For more information, please email: familycounselling@ciwa-online.com