Community Empowered – Special Community Event for Family Violence Prevention MonthJoin us for a special community event on November 20 for Family Violence Prevention Month 2024, hosted by the Tri-Region Municipal Collaborative. View screenings of three amazing short films, including Survivors Speak, followed by a panel discussion including lived-experience, Indigenous, ACWS, and Crown representation. Together we can better support people affected by family violence in our community. This event is also a fundraiser for the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS).More Information Save The Date! The ACWS Leading Change Summit is returning on April 28-29, 2026 at the River Cree Resort and Casino! Keep an eye on our website and social media pages for more information. 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 Shelter You 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 Lurana Shelter Edmonton, AB Catholic Social Services’ Lurana Shelter is a first-stage, emergency shelter... Rowan House Emergency Shelter High River, AB Mission: We are here to break the cycle of domestic... The Brenda Strafford Foundation’s Heart Home Network Calgary, AB We support people at risk who have experienced family violence... Eileen’s Place Morinville, AB Eileen’s Place is a second-stage housing program that provides wrap-around... Musasa House Medicine Hat, AB Musasa House is a second stage shelter program for families... Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre Whitecourt, AB For women in crisis (with or without children), with priority... "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.Learn More 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. Learn More
