Who We Are We believe in a world free from violence. ACWS supports members operating over 50 shelters province-wide for adults, children, and seniors facing domestic abuse. 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 Bow Valley Emergency Shelter Banff, AB The Bow Valley Emergency Shelter is dedicated to supporting those... La Salle Edmonton, AB La Salle is a second stage women’s shelter for mothers... Musasa House Medicine Hat, AB Musasa House is a second stage shelter program for families... Rowan House Emergency Shelter High River, AB Mission: We are here to break the cycle of domestic... Compass Second Stage Shelter Fort McMurray, AB Waypoints is a non-profit organization that offers a wide variety... Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter Red Deer, AB The Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter offers 24/7 safe refuge... "ACWS Innovations Conference 2024"The Innovations Conference is a two-day gathering of shelter workers to enhance sector knowledge of emerging theory, good practices, and innovative on-the-ground strategies. The 2024 conference will focus on supporting culturally diverse clients and staff, and is open to shelter workers from all roles in the organization and all levels of experience.Learn More and Get Tickets 2023 Data Release This year’s data release, On the Front Lines: Striving to End Domestic Violence and Abuse Together, is bigger than ever. Leading Change™ Leading Change™ is the call to action of the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS), and offers tailored gender-based violence prevention training to workplaces, schools, government, sports groups, and communities. Research & Reports Annual Shelter Data Releases, Brochures & Fact Sheets, Position Statements & Briefs, Workforce Surveys, Annual Reports and more. "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
