Who We Are We believe in a world free from violence. ACWS supports 40 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 Hope Haven Women’s Shelter Lac La Biche, AB Emergency Accommodations for Women and Children. We are open for... Next Step Enilda, AB Our mandate is to provide shelter for women in crisis... Lynne’s House Lac La Biche, AB Lynne’s House is a Second-Stage Program providing a continuum of... Camrose Women’s Shelter Camrose, AB Our 24 hour crisis line and outreach program supports women... Safe Home High Level, AB Helping women and children dealing with family violence or in... Jessie’s House Morinville, AB More than just a bed, we provide a broad range... "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 You Are Not Alone ACWS announces a multi-lingual public awareness campaign in 5 languages: English, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, and Punjabi. ACWS Blog Read the latest post. "Helen Naslund: ACWS Calls on Justice System to Make Amends to Survivor of Three Decades of Violence" ACWS is Hiring Work with us! View current career opportunities. ACWS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community.
