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. 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. 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 Mountain Rose Women’s Shelter Rocky Mountain House We aren’t just a women’s shelter, but we are so... Compass Second Stage Shelter Fort McMurray, AB Waypoints is a non-profit organization that offers a wide variety... Hope Haven Women’s Shelter Lac La Biche, AB Emergency Accommodations for Women and Children. We are open for... Safe Haven Taber, AB Safe Haven Women’s Shelter Society is a non-profit, charitable organization... Unity House Fort McMurray, AB Offers emergency accommodation, support, and services for women and children... Capella Centre St. Paul, AB We provide a safe, secure women’s shelter in St. Paul,... "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 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. 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 is an action-based research initiative funded by Wage & Gender Equality Canada. Learn more and read project updates.
