CHETNA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for the prevention of domestic violence in the South Asian community of Dallas-Fort Worth and the surrounding areas. We are an all-volunteer organization founded in July 2005. Our confidential helpline was established in January 2006.

The South Asian community in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex consists of over 80,000 people and the community is constantly growing. It is also a diverse religious and ethnic population. The domestic violence statistics on the South Asian communities are very sketchy. This is primarily due to cultural and language barriers. It is known that South Asian victims of domestic violence and abuse face many additional barriers compared to an average domestic violence victim. These factors keep them in an abusive situation for long periods of time and also prevent them from seeking help from a mainstream organization. Also the abusers can be other family members besides an intimate partner.

CHETNA provides information and services to South Asians in the Dallas-Forth Worth and surrounding areas during times of crisis through peer support, counseling, community education and outreach. CHETNA has been set up to provide victim’s services in conjunction with existing resources and the mainstream agencies. We work with the domestic violence organizations in the Metroplex to reach out to the South Asian community and to make them aware of the wide variety of services available to them. We also network with other South Asian organizations within the state and the nation.

CHETNA Helpline: 1.866.410.5565