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 Yellowhead Emergency Shelter Hinton, AB We provide short-term shelter to women and their children fleeing... True North Strathmore, AB True North’s mission is to make sure individuals impacted by... Julietta’s Place Red Deer, AB Julietta’s Place is a housing option for women and children... Northern Haven Slave Lake, AB Northern Haven Support Society operates a women’s shelter in Slave... Lynne’s House Lac La Biche, AB Lynne’s House is a Second-Stage Program providing a continuum of... Mountain Rose Centre Rocky Mountain House, AB We aren’t just a women’s shelter, but we are so... The Blueprint Project Uniting people working to address violence. Members engage with project partners & staff to contribute to the development of the assessment process, protocol, and tools. 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
