Who We Are We believe in a world free from violence. ACWS supports 39 members operating over 50 shelters province-wide for women, children, and seniors facing domestic abuse. Online Courses The Healing Brain: Supporting Children from Trauma to Resilience is a free course available to ACWS members and the general public. 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 Lynne’s House Lac La Biche, AB Lynne’s House is a Second-Stage Program providing a continuum of... Compass Second Stage Shelter Fort McMurray, AB Waypoints is a non-profit organization that offers a wide variety... Musasa House Medicine Hat, AB Musasa House is a second stage shelter program for families... Sonshine Centre Calgary, AB The most dangerous time for an abused woman is when... Serenity Place Grande Prairie, AB Tragically, freedom from violence is a long road. A few... Jessie’s House Morinville, AB More than just a bed, we provide a broad range... News 2022 Data Release December 7, 2022 Data release of ACWS member shelter experiences... All News "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 Gifts of Hope The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters invites you to attend Gifts of Hope 2023. Join us for a gourmet meal, powerful and moving guest speakers, and an inspiring presentation from ACWS staff. Circles of Change Save the date! May 2-4, 2023, the Summit will focus on ideas, research, and emerging practices in gender-based violence prevention. The Blueprint Project Enhancing Survivor-Centered Practice using Assessment Tools with Survivors of Domestic Violence.
