Calgary - The Brenda Strafford Centre for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Shelter Type: Second-Stage Shelter
Organization Name: The Brenda Strafford Society for The Prevention Of Domestic Violence
| Business Phone: | 403-270-7240 |
| Business Fax: | 403-270-7166 |
| Shelter Email: | centre@brendastraffordsociety.org |
| Website: | http://www.brendastraffordsociety.org |
| Primary Clients: | Women and children impacted by domestic violence |
| Primary Focus: | Creating a safe community |
Accessibility:
| Accessible Communication: | No |
| Accessible Transportation: | Yes |
| Access to Attendant: | Yes |
| Sensitivity Trained Staff: | Yes |
| Access to culturally and/or spiritually relevant resources: | Yes |
| Accessible Accommodation (Wheel chair accessibility, low beds) | Yes |
| Accessible by Transit | Yes |
Programs and Services
Programs and Services Offered:
- Parenting Programs (early intervention, teaching positive parenting skills)
- Training Opportunities for Staff
- Toll-free Access to Crisis Line
- Crisis Intervention
- Danger Assessment
- Safety Planning
- Crisis Counselling
- Group Counselling
- Coordinating Services/Systems Advocacy
- Specialized Programming for Parents
- Specialized Programming for Aboriginal Clients
- Specialized Programming for Other Cultures
- Supportive Counselling & Case Management
- Transport to Emergency (medical/dental care)
- Personal Incidentals
- Food Bank
- Housing Support and Advocacy
- Progressive Housing
- Provide rental accommodations
- Support in avoiding eviction
- Support in finding housing
- Court Support and Advocacy
- Volunteer Programs
- Support Groups
- Specialized Programming for Children Exposed to Violence
- Education Programs (women & children in shelter)
- Child Care Program
- Child Support Programs
- Child Trauma-informed Worker
- Children's Groups (early interventions for a child at risk or exposed to violence)
- Clinical Treatment for Children
Refers to Programs and Services:
- Domestic Violence Treatment Programs (programs for people who feel they may become violent)
- Public Education Programs
- Outreach Services (for the purposes of prevention)
- 24 Hour Crisis Line
- Client-based Outreach
- Specialized Programming for Aboriginal Clients
- Outreach Programs (to assist victims who do not want to, or cannot, come to shelters)
- Outreach Programs (follow-up for those who have left shelter)
- Domestic Violence Treatment Programs (programs for abusers)
- Men's Counselling Program (for abusers)
- Clothing Bank
- Collective Kitchen
- Client Recreation
- Food Bank
- Housing First
- Clinical Treatment for Adults
- Parenting Programs (continued follow-up after shelter)
- Court Support and Advocacy
- Domestic Violence Treatment Programs (programs that are available, at any time, to abusers)
- Legal Services
- School Programs
- Children's Groups (continued follow-up after shelter)
- Clinical Treatment for Children
- Safe Visitation Programs
Partners on Programs and Services:
- Training Opportunities for Staff
- Clothing Bank
- Client Recreation
- Food Bank
- Comfort Allowance
- Legal Services
If you would like to make a donation or apply to volunteer at a shelter, please arrange this directly with the shelter by using the contact information above.
