Research & Reports Annual Shelter Data Releases, Brochures & Fact Sheets, Position Statements & Briefs, Workforce Surveys, Annual Reports and more. Online Courses ACWS offers online courses, ranging in topics to support skill-building in the violence prevention and sheltering sector and beyond. Donate Today There is hope to change the culture that supports gender-based violence. We need your help to do this. Donate today. Find a ShelterYou have a right to live without fear, hurt, abuse and violence. Find a shelter or call our confidential and 24 hr. hotline at 1-866-331-3933 to speak with someone at a shelter near you. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. All Shelters Jessie’s House Morinville, AB More than just a bed, we provide a broad range... Sage Seniors Safe House Edmonton, AB Sage’s Seniors Safe House provides temporary housing for men and... Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre Whitecourt, AB For women in crisis (with or without children), with priority... Kirsten’s Place Olds, AB Kirsten’s Place is an emergency shelter located in Olds, Alberta,... Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter Red Deer, AB CAWES provides safe, secure emergency accommodations, 24/7 phone and text... WIN House Edmonton, AB WIN House is a safe haven for women, children, and... Find 2SLGBTQ+ Community Resources Resources for organizations to support inclusive services for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, developed by the Blueprint Project's 2SLGBTQ+ Community of Practice. Get Resources Journey to Reconciliation The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and the safety of Indigenous women, their families and their communities. We are dedicated to ensuring that Indigenous voices are heard, considered, and inform decision-making processes at ACWS. ACWS will never simply make statements about reconciliation. We will take action. See More