Who We Are We believe in a world free from violence. ACWS supports 39 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 Dol Mar Manor Lloydminster, AB Programs offered at Dol-Mar include: Life Skills, Parenting, Child’s Play... Maskan Calgary, AB Maskan specializes in providing services such as gender-specific needs, Halal... Wings of Providence Edmonton, AB WINGS stands for Women in Need Growing Stronger. We are... Hope Haven Women’s Shelter Lac La Biche, AB Emergency Accommodations for Women and Children. We are open for... Lurana Shelter Edmonton, AB Catholic Social Services’ Lurana Shelter is a first-stage, emergency shelter... Sucker Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter Enilda, AB Our mandate is to provide shelter for women in crisis... New Online Course! A Leading Change initiative, Domestic Violence & Your Workplace helps organizations unlock their leadership potential to champion efforts that address gender based violence at work. 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. Alberta Election 2023 Alberta’s next provincial election is scheduled for May 29, 2023. Read what we feel are the most important issues relating to survivors of domestic abuse, their families, and domestic violence shelters in the upcoming Alberta provincial election. "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
