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. Leading Change Summit 2023 Circles of Change: Inspiring Ethical Spaces in Gender-based Violence Prevention. The call for proposals for the 2nd Leading Change Summit is now open! Donate Today There is hope to change the culture that supports violence against women. We need your help to do this. Donate today. Events ACWS Annual General Meeting 23. September Celebrating the innovation, collaboration, and memorable achievements of shelters across... 11:30 am Chateau Lacombe All Events 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 Yellowhead Emergency Shelter Hinton, AB We provide short-term shelter to women and their children fleeing... Odyssey House Grande Prairie, AB We provide safe, secure, and supportive accommodation for women and... Mountain Rose Women’s Shelter Rocky Mountain House We aren’t just a women’s shelter, but we are so... Lurana Shelter Edmonton, AB Catholic Social Services’ Lurana Shelter is a first-stage, emergency shelter... WIN House Edmonton, AB WIN House provides a safe place and emergency services for... Sonshine Centre Calgary, AB The most dangerous time for an abused woman is when... "More Than Shelter"A shelter is more than a place to stay. It’s the first step in finding the support and services you need, no matter where you are. View FAQs about shelters and domestic violence.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 National Action Plan ACWS supports efforts for a NAP to end gender-based violence, together with Women’s Shelters Canada. Learn more about ACWS' recommendations for advancing the NAP in Alberta. ACWS Legal Matters Podcast This podcast examines topics that affect survivors of domestic violence and the frontline organizations that support them. The Blueprint Project The Blueprint Project: Enhancing Women-Centered Practice using Assessment Tools with Survivors of Domestic Violence, is an action-based research initiative funded by Wage & Gender Equality Canada.
