Who We Are We believe in a world free from violence. ACWS supports members operating over 50 shelters province-wide for adults, children, and seniors facing domestic abuse. Online Courses ACWS offers online courses, ranging in topics to support skill-building in the violence prevention and sheltering sector and beyond. Donate Today There is hope to change the culture that supports gender-based violence. 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 Stepping Stones Crisis Society Cold Lake, AB We are an emergency shelter for women with/without dependent children,... Big Hill Haven Cochrane Big Hill Haven welcomes adults, with or without children as... Lynne’s House Lac La Biche, AB Lynne’s House is a Second-Stage Program providing a continuum of... Jessie’s House Morinville, AB More than just a bed, we provide a broad range... Lurana Shelter Edmonton, AB Catholic Social Services’ Lurana Shelter is a first-stage, emergency shelter... Next Step Enilda, AB Our mandate is to provide shelter for women in crisis... "ACWS Spring Raffle 2024"Support the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelter this Spring! Funds raised through this raffle will benefit ACWS and our Leading Change program, which supports and works towards the prevention of violence for all Albertans.Learn More and Get Tickets 2023 Data Release This year’s data release, On the Front Lines: Striving to End Domestic Violence and Abuse Together, is bigger than ever. Leading Change™ Leading Change™ is the call to action of the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS), and offers tailored gender-based violence prevention training to workplaces, schools, government, sports groups, and communities. Research & Reports Annual Shelter Data Releases, Brochures & Fact Sheets, Position Statements & Briefs, Workforce Surveys, Annual Reports and more. "2SLGBTQ+ Community Resources"Resources for organizations to support inclusive services for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, developed by the Blueprint Project's 2SLGBTQ+ Community of Practice.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
