Women's Emergency Accommodation Centre

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Description
Offers housing-focused accommodation and housing support for women intent on finding long-term housing.

Service provides:

  • a housing-focused shelter serving women and individuals identifying as women who are intent on finding long term housing and stabilizing their wellness through capacity building and wellness / recovery strategies
  • intensive case management using wrap-around supports to work alongside women in their personal journey to actively work to achieve their housing goals and improve their wellness

Women entering Women's Emergency Accommodation Centre (WEAC) should be motivated to exit out of the shelter system and cycles of homelessness into safe, affordable, and stable housing of their choosing. These motivators are explored during the intake process.


Key Provider: community support workers, diversion supports, housing workers, nurses (licensed practical nurses), nurse practitioners, social workers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • women, people who identify as women, gender fluid, and transgender women
  • who are 18 years and older
  • who do not have mobility challenges
  • and are self sufficient in daily personal hygiene 
Women with children cannot be accommodated. Does not accept women who are presenting with acute suicidal ideation or are in an acute psychotic state.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • call or drop in to self refer to shelter
  • or for more information

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,

Participants complete an intake screening to assess diversion opportunities and assist in creating an exit plan prior to shelter entry.


Telephone
780-423-5302
Web Site
http://www.e4calberta.org
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: No -
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 25, 2024
Address
9611 101A Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5H 0C8
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Hours of Operation
24/7