Emergency Shelter

Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society


Description
Provides emergency shelter accommodations and support services for women exiting domestic or family violence situations.

Service offers:

  • 24-hour crisis line for support
  • basic needs and housing for a period of up to 3 weeks
  • emergency shelter accommodations and specialized support services
  • information, referral, and advocacy relating to family violence and other forms of abuse
  • pediatric wellness support program that provides counselling to children impacted by family violence
  • Indigenous teachings, ceremonies, and cultural support
  • access to Elders
  • healing circles and storytelling sessions
  • play sessions and safety lessons

Key Provider: family violence prevention outreach workers, outreach workers, program coordinators
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • women and children impacted by family violence
  • who require emergency shelter accommodations 
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • call the 24-hour crisis line 
  • visit the Facebook page for information

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
403-531-1972 (24 Hour Crisis Line)
Telephone
403-531-1976 (24 Hour Crisis Line)
Web Site
https://awotaan.org/programs/emergency-shelter/
Languages
Blackfoot; Cree; English - Staff members may speak other languages.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
November 24, 2024
Location
Calgary
Hours of Operation
24/7