The Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub is a research centre that exists to improve life in our communities. We take a broad view of health: it's not only the physical, but also the social, mental, emotional, and economic well-being of us all.
As UFV’s Changemaking Hub, our mission is turning knowledge into action. Knowledge means our institution’s research expertise and our deep understanding of today’s toughest issues. Action means addressing any challenges that our community partners share with us.
Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub
Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub
CHASI is ready to help you...
- Build a stronger community: Improving the well-being of individuals and our whole community isn't easy. It requires collaborative innovation and sustainable, accessible approaches.
- Be a changemaker: CHASI’s nimble structure allows us to rapidly respond to new and evolving challenges regardless of scale. Combining that with deep, reciprocal relationships leads to lasting change.
- Turn knowledge into action: We design our work to make the impacts our partners are seeking. That takes engaging presentation tailored for each project. Whether it’s a report, art, an interactive dashboard, or a curriculum, we make sure projects connect reaches the people who need it most.
Our work in action
Walkout for Afghan Women
For the past two years, CHASI has organized university walkouts on August 15 in solidarity with the women of Afghanistan.
After the Flood report
We invited those directly impacted by the Abbotsford floods in 2021 to describe their experiences through a survey, interviews, and focus groups to better understand disaster preparedness and response.
Substance use treatment program analysis
Our team examined three years of data from the VisionQuest Substance use and treatment program in Logan Lake, and found it demonstrated capacity to significantly reduce crime recidivism rates.
Sumas disaster risk reduction & resiliency
CHASI and Semá:th First Nation worked together to document Semá:th community members' experiences of disasters and define resilience for the community.
Our valued partners
Abbotsford Division of Family Practice
Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association
BC Council on Admissions & Transfer
Business + Higher Education Roundtable
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund
Chilliwack Division of Family Practice
We want to hear from you
Ready to collaborate? Have a question? Interested in joining the CHASI team?
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CHASI Hub is proud to be UFV’s Changemaking Hub — a role that sees us spearheading a university-wide effort to address contemporary challenges and shape a more equitable future for our students, employees, and communities.