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EST. 1992 ASIAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF AUSTIN EVERY AFSSA CLIENT IS A CLIENT FOR LIFE We support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault & trafficking throughout Central Texas with free, confidential services 877-281-837124/7 HOTLINE AVAILABLE IN ANY LANGUAGE OUR MISSION Promote abuse-free Asian and immigrant communities through advocacy, support, awareness, and access to social services OUR HISTORY 1992 Founded as Saheli by community members 2004 2019 Saheli was an all-volunteer organization until 2004, when it received funding for two paid staff members Meeting and Collaborating with other Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agencies to talk about regional and statewide issues 2025 Celebrated our 33th Anniversary DEMOGRAPHICS 692 In 2025, we used 28 languages for service delivery, and 25%of our services were delivered in a non-English language.Here are the langauges we used for service delivery in 2025,and the ones in bold are langauges our staff speakAmharicArabicBurmeseCantoneseDariEnglishFarsiFrenchFrench CanadianFrench CreoleHindiJapaneseKoreanMandarinNepaliPashtoPersianPortegueseSpanishTagalogTamilThaiTigrinyaTurkishRussianUrduVietnamese OUR IMPACT COMMUNITY EDUCATION 323 Events attended or produced in 2025 OUR SERVICES Help finding medical care, legal representation & immigration help Help finding emergency shelter & long term housing Crisis intervention & safety planning Basic needs like groceries, diapers & formula Group & individual counseling, peer support programs English classes, job search help & education opportunities 8 7 7 - 2 8 1 - 8 3 7 1 24-HOUR HOTLINE AVAILABLE IN ANY LANGUAGE OUR IMPACT COMMUNITY TRAINING AFSSA also provides community outreach & training to workplaces, law enforcement, faith groups, youth programs, and more! STALKING AWARENESS AND INTERVENTION ONLINE SAFETY HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WORKING WITH INTERPRETERS MARGINS TO CENTER BARRIERS FOR ASIAN AND IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE One-day gathering dedicated to healing, community connection, and collective action. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and community care, the summit invites participants to explore pathways toward self-determination and healthier relationships. SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2026 FROM 9AM - 4PM PERMITTING + DEVELOPMENT CENTER Here’s a sneak peak...Here’s a sneak peak...Here’s a sneak peak...The Interplay Between SubstanceUse And Interpersonal Violence Mutual Aid as a ProtectiveFactor Against ViolenceBuilding our capacity for resistance:Why the work for liberation beginswith tending to our rootsYou Are Your Own Magic:Tarot for Self EmpowermentPARTners inProgressRegister here: Please fill out this evaluation form! 24/7 Hotline 877-281-8371 AFSSAustin.org @AFSSAustin Bhumika Purohit Manager of Systems Advocacy & Training POINTS OF CONTACTBPUROHIT@AFSSAUSTIN.ORG