Responding to Family Violence Program
ASSIST Community Services Centre
- Description
- Provides free ongoing services for individuals of all genders who have experienced family violence to access confidential emotional and practical support in both English and Chinese languages.
Service provides:
- confidential support services for family violence victims
Includes:
- emotional support and supportive counselling
- information on family violence and community resources
- information on the criminal justice system and rights of victims
- court preparation and support
- respect and support for victims to make informed choices about their options
- the use of risk management tools to assist in developing individualized safety plans with victims
- consultation and referrals
- advocacy and practical support for victims in seeking financial assistance, housing, legal aid, and in dealing with immigration issues
- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- individuals of all genders who have experienced family violence
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, To access service:
- call or e-mail for more information or to make a referral
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 780-919-8527
- Web Site
- https://assistcsc.org
- fvoutreach@assistcsc.org
- Languages
- Cantonese; English; Mandarin
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: Yes,Memberships available to individuals and families. Services are available to members and non-members.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Children / Families - Child Abuse Counselling and Support Groups
- Children / Families - Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention
- Seniors / Older Adults - Elder Abuse
- Violence / Abuse - Child Abuse
- Violence / Abuse - Counselling for Abuse Recovery
- Violence / Abuse - Elder Abuse
- Violence / Abuse - Outreach / Prevention
- Violence / Abuse - Victims of Crime Supports
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- April 10, 2024
- Location
- Edmonton
- Hours of Operation
- Mon09:00 AM to 05:00 PMTue09:00 AM to 05:00 PMWed09:00 AM to 05:00 PMThu09:00 AM to 05:00 PMFri09:00 AM to 05:00 PM