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 Jessie’s House Morinville, AB More than just a bed, we provide a broad range... Mountain Rose Women’s Shelter Rocky Mountain House We aren’t just a women’s shelter, but we are so... Peace River Regional Women’s Shelter Peace River, AB Our shelter offers women a safe and secure environment where... Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre Cold Lake, AB We are an emergency shelter for women with/without dependent children,... YWCA Harbour House Lethbridge, AB YWCA Lethbridge & District has been serving Lethbridge and the... Cantara House Brooks, AB The Brooks and District Women’s Safe Shelter Society planning stages... "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" Lift Her Up ACWS in partnership with Equal Voice Alberta, is launching Lift Her Up, a non-partisan campaign that seeks to end misogynistic attacks on women in politics.
