Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter

FearIsNotLove

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Description
Provides an emergency residential service for women and their children fleeing domestic violence or living with the impacts of violence and abuse.

Service offers:

  • a residential facility offering shelter, food, clothing and crisis intervention
  • referrals to community resources like housing, employment, immigration, legal assistance, income support, medical care, basic needs, and more
  • a maximum stay of 21 days
  • pet-friendly rooms
  • children's programs 7 days a week
  • child support workers who provide crisis intervention and facilitate groups and activities from Monday to Friday

  • weekend outings provided for children by recreation workers


Key Provider: child support workers, crisis counsellors
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to women:
  • age 18 and older
  • fleeing domestic violence
Pets are permitted at this shelter. 
Application Process
Service Access: Telephone Information Line, To access service:
  • clients must call, if eligible and if space permits, transportation to the shelter will be provided
Should the service not be a suitable fit, a referral to an appropriate alternative will be provided.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Operate on a first come, first served basis.


Toll Free
1-866-606-7233
Telephone
403-234-7233
Web Site
https://fearisnotlove.ca/calgary-womens-emergency-shelter/
Email
help@fearisnotlove.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - The front door of the shelter is wheelchair accessible. There is a main floor accessible washroom. 
Other disabled access: Yes - There are two rooms in the shelter accessible to women and children with disabilities. 
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Last Verified On
November 27, 2024
Hours of Operation
24/7
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