Call for Nominations for 2024 Lynda Steele Media Awards!Nominations are open until January 24, 2025 for the Lynda Steele Media Award. This award acknowledges journalistic excellence by print, television, radio and/or online media for their efforts in raising awareness about gender-based violence. Learn More 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 Cantara House Brooks, AB The Brooks and District Women’s Safe Shelter Society planning stages... Eileen’s Place Morinville, AB Eileen’s Place is a second-stage housing program that provides wrap-around... True North Strathmore, AB True North’s mission is to make sure individuals impacted by... Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter Red Deer, AB The Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter offers 24/7 safe refuge... Ruth’s House Calgary Ruth’s House is a community home away from home for... Yellowhead Emergency Shelter Hinton, AB We provide short-term shelter to women and their children fleeing... "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
