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 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... Julietta’s Place Red Deer, AB Julietta’s Place is a housing option for women and children... Serenity Place Grande Prairie, AB Tragically, freedom from violence is a long road. A few... Lurana Shelter Edmonton, AB Catholic Social Services’ Lurana Shelter is a first-stage, emergency shelter... Joie’s Phoenix House Cold Lake, AB We are a not-for-profit organization that provides safe and secure... "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 16 Days of Activism To mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we’ve chosen 16 action words to suggest ways you can get involved. Day of Remembrance December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Together We Are Stronger Latest blog post: You want to see an end to violence against women and girls, and so do we.
