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 Julietta’s Place Red Deer, AB Julietta’s Place is a housing option for women and children... La Salle Edmonton, AB La Salle is a second stage women’s shelter for mothers... Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter Pincher Creek, AB The Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter Association will, in collaboration... Phoenix Safe House Medicine Hat, AB Offers an emergency shelter for individuals who are experiencing family... Bow Valley Emergency Shelter Banff, AB The Bow Valley Emergency Shelter is dedicated to supporting those... Yellowhead Emergency Shelter Hinton, AB We provide short-term shelter to women and their children fleeing... "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 Family Violence Prevention Month November is Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM) in Alberta. 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.
