Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing

YWCA Banff


Description
Provides a safe space for individuals and families fleeing domestic or sexual violence in the Bow Valley region.

Service offers:

  • access to emergency shelter and transitional housing programs for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence / abuse or sexual violence in the Bow Valley area

Emergency shelter includes:

  • a short-term (21 day) crisis shelter for individuals of any gender, and their children, who are fleeing domestic violence
  • basic needs including food and shelter

Transitional housing includes:

  • short-term, safe, and affordable housing for a family from the Bow Valley area fleeing domestic or sexual violence
  • case management to assist the family in planning their longer term housing goals


Key Provider: registered social workers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to individuals:
  • fleeing domestic or sexual violence / abuse 
  • who reside in the Bow Valley region
  • and their families 
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • call for more information
Services are based on availability.

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait times vary based on availability.


Telephone
403-762-3560 (Programs and Services)
Telephone
403-760-3200 (24 -hour Support Line)
Fax
403-760-3202
Web Site
https://ywcabanff.ca/contact/
Email
info@ywcabanff.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: Yes,

Membership fees apply:



  • Annual $25.00

  • 3 Year $50.00


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
August 17, 2023
Location
Banff
Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Fri
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Emergency shelter open 24 hours. Call during office hours for transitional housing.