Accommodation and Basic Emergency Services

Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter

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Description

Provides accommodation and basic emergency services for women and their children fleeing domestic violence.

Service offers:

safe, secure, emergency accommodation and basic emergency services for women and their children fleeing domestic violence

Includes:

maximum stay of 28 days (unless extenuating circumstances) with a licensed occupancy of 40 beds
food, clothing, personal items
non-prescription drugs
transportation
crisis intervention
referrals
individual support and counselling
group support for children
recreational activities and outings
childcare while mothers are attending appointments

Also provides further supports for shelter residents including:

Children's Healing Centre - a safe environment for children to share their distress and pain, learn healthy and appropriate behaviour, develop positive self-esteem, and gather awareness about family violence
Family Enrichment Program - service for up to 6 months after a client's stay at the shelter includes parenting education, safety planning, counselling, educational resources, community resources, advocacy, and referrals

Key Provider: child support workers, crisis counsellors, early childhood professionals, family violence outreach worker

Eligibility

Yes, Service targeted to:

women of all ages who are fleeing abuse
with or without children of all ages

Bedrooms are separated by gender and are inclusive of cisgender and transgender women. Single stall washrooms are available. Children cannot access shelter without their mother.

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