Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) is a non-profit organization established in 1982 as a registered charity. CIWA is a culturally diverse settlement agency that recognizes, responds to, and focuses on the unique concerns and needs of immigrant and refugee women, girls, and their families.
To learn more, visit: www.ciwa-online.com
Services Offered
Youth Counseling Services for ages 13-24 years old
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
Aims to strengthen social connections and increase support of immigrant youth by building individual capacity, increasing social ties, and improving emotional well-being/social competence.
Languages Available: English, Farsi, French, Punjabi, Dari, Pasto, Tagalog, Dutch and Mandarin. Interpretation in other languages is available on request.
Individual / Family Counselling
INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, FAMILY SESSIONS
Provides professional, culturally-sensitive counselling for immigrant women, men and families who are experiencing family, domestic, gender-based and/or intimate partner violence, relationship problems, abuse and trauma.
Languages Available: Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Pasto and Tigrinya. Interpretation in other languages is available on request.
Senior Counselling and more programs for ages 50+
INDIVIDUAL & GROUP SESSIONS
Provides immigrant women (seniors) with the opportunity to become involved in the community and develop a sense of belonging.
Languages Available: English, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Dari, Pasto, German and Tagalog. Interpretation in other languages is available on request.
Supports for Immigrants and Refugees with Mental Health and Addiction Issues
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
Supports immigrants and newcomers to identify and seek help for addiction and mental health issues impacting their lives and build their resilience.
Languages Available: English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. Interpretation in other languages is available on request.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How does it work?
Choose and book a session.
You provide brief information on this secure site. Then choose the counselling time, Monday to Friday, that works for you.
Receive Confirmation.
You will receive an email confirmation. At your appointment time, the counsellor will call you.
Your Counselling Session.
One 45-90 minute counselling session may be enough to address you needs. Other support options can also be discussed during your session.
You can contact us at 403-263-4414 or reception@ciwa-online.com.
Website:
www.ciwa-online.com/
