Chinese Community Response to Family Violence

Chinese Community Response to Family Violence (CCRFV) provides support to family violence victims of the Chinese community and their family to regain safety and re-establish life.

Services:

  • To provide services and support to individuals/family members who experience multiple barriers; we provide emotional support and interpretation, assist victims meet with their lawyer, police and attend court, meet identified needs, such as housing, financial, etc.
  • To promote awareness and raise knowledge of family violence and available resources to empower victims to end the violence they experience whereas bystander may support their friend to get help
  • To promote cultural considerations/competency to mainstream service providers when working with diverse ethno cultural individuals/ families impacted by family violence

This is a program for those in the Chinese community of all ages and their families impacted by domestic violence.

Call for intake and assessment. Self referrals are accepted.

Hour of operation: 

Monday to Friday:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.     Tel: (403)261-7956 

After office hour/holidays: Domestic Violence Help Line (403)-234-7233

(English) Emergency: 9-1-1

Funder:    Alberta Justice and Solicitor General

Partners:    Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association

                   Calgary Chinese Community Service Association

                   Calgary CCM Centre

                   George Chiu, Registered Psychologist

                   Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter

                   Sing Tao Daily