Who We Are We believe in a world free from violence. ACWS supports 41 members operating over 50 shelters province-wide for women, children, and seniors facing domestic abuse. COVID-19 Update Women’s shelters remain open and ready to help, taking all recommended precautions to protect clients and their staff during COVID-19. Donate Today There is hope to change the culture that supports violence against women. 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 Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter Pincher Creek, AB The Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter Association will, in collaboration... Cantara House Brooks, AB The Brooks and District Women’s Safe Shelter Society planning stages... Sonshine Centre Calgary, AB The most dangerous time for an abused woman is when... Yellowhead Emergency Shelter Hinton, AB We provide short-term shelter to women and their children fleeing... Brenda Strafford Centre Calgary, AB We support people at risk who have experienced family violence... Unity House Fort McMurray, AB Offers emergency accommodation, support, and services for women and children... "We can see the potential for abusers to use the virus to further isolate women.""We do know that domestic violence is all about power and control, so we can see the potential for abusers to use the virus to further isolate women. For friends and family to continue to reach out to women would be really important." — Jan Reimer, Executive Director, ACWSHow can you help?Donate 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 about this commitment, take the Stepping into the Circle course, and find our traditional land acknowledgements by clicking Learn More. Learn More Sexual Violence Awareness Month May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM) in Alberta. SVAM is about awareness, but there is more to it than that – the ultimate goal is prevention. ACWS Blog Read the latest post. April 29, 2021: "$10-a-Day Childcare Could be a Game-Changer in Getting Women Closer to Equal." ACWS is Hiring Work with us! View current career opportunities. ACWS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community.
