Emergency Shelter
A safe haven from domestic violence and abuse.
If you need a safe place to stay, and to talk to someone who truly understands, we are here.
We offer a Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter program for women and their children experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Often, women and children arrive with very few belongings. The Emergency Shelter is equipped to help meet your basic needs, including housing, food, clothing and toiletries.
When you arrive, you are connected with a counsellor who can support you with obtaining housing, accessing financial supports, navigating the legal system, building a safety plan, referrals to community resources, and emotional support.
If you don’t want to come to the Emergency Shelter because you have an alternative place to stay or choose to stay at home, we can refer you to our Community Services Program for further support to talk about your experience and engage in safety planning and goal setting.
The Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter Program is for
- Individuals who identify as women with children
- Individuals who identify women
- Individuals who identify as women with pets
If this doesn’t sound like you, please contact us. We will help find the right support for you.
During an Emergency Shelter stay, clients are provided with and can access the following services and supports (at no cost):
- A furnished bedroom, including blankets and linens
- Food and toiletries
- A change of clothing and sleepwear
- Diapers, formula and other baby needs
- Safety planning
- Our Court Program
- Individual and group counselling sessions
- Resources in the community (housing, employment, immigration, legal assistance, income support, medical care, basic needs, etc.)
- Referral to a Community Services Counsellor for ongoing support after leaving the Emergency Shelter
Pet Friendly Rooms
Our Emergency Shelter is now equipped with two Pet-Friendly rooms making it easier for women with pets to flee abuse.
Not having a place for pets to go often stops women from leaving abusive and dangerous situations. Victims will delay leaving or some will consider returning to their partner because they fear for the safety of their pets.
Allowing pets in the Shelter will help provide emotional and healing support for women and their children during their stay, and can be life-changing in their journey.
To access the Emergency Shelter or other appropriate services, call our free 24-Hour Family Violence Helpline at 403.234.7233 (SAFE) to speak with a counsellor.
For a virtual tour of the Emergency Shelter, please click here.