Who We Are We believe in a world free from violence. ACWS supports 41 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 Columbus House of Hope St. Paul Columbus House of Hope is a secure, safe, comfortable place... Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter Morley, AB Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter provides immediate response to victims... Wings of Providence Edmonton, AB WINGS stands for Women in Need Growing Stronger. We are... Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter Calgary, AB The Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter is focused on ending family... Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter Red Deer, AB The Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter offers safe refuge, personal... Discovery House Calgary, AB Discovery House supports women with children (including pregnant women) who... "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 about this commitment, take the Stepping into the Circle course, and find our traditional land acknowledgements by clicking Learn More. Learn More News Clare’s Law Coming into Effect in Alberta: “The Right to Ask, the Right to Know” March 29, 2021 In 2009, in England, Clare Wood was... All News
