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. 2021 Data Release The levels of danger faced by women as measured by Danger Assessment scores remain alarmingly high. Shelters also face a compounding of pressures related to the pandemic that have put significant stress on their operations. 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 Discovery House Calgary, AB Discovery House supports women with children (including pregnant women) who... Brenda Strafford Centre Calgary, AB We support people at risk who have experienced family violence... Serenity Place Grande Prairie, AB Tragically, freedom from violence is a long road. A few... Northern Haven Slave Lake, AB Northern Haven Support Society operates a women’s shelter in Slave... Maskan Calgary, AB Maskan specializes in providing services such as gender-specific needs, Halal... Mountain Rose Women’s Shelter Rocky Mountain House We aren’t just a women’s shelter, but we are so... "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 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. Legal Training Register for Understanding Domestic Violence and Coercive Control for Family Lawyers. learn about the various tactics that those who cause harm use to establish a dynamic of coercive control in alignment with the definition of family violence in the Divorce Act. Together We Are Stronger You want to see an end to violence against women and girls, and so do we. When you donate to ACWS, it means increased supports for member shelters to guide women on their journey to safety. Read more on the latest blog post!
