Offers 42 beds in a private and secure facility for women and children in need of short-term emergency accommodation.
Service provides:
- a safe, secure, and supportive accommodation for women and their children in need of short-term emergency accommodation
Includes:
- 14 bedrooms (42 beds)
- staff specialized in crisis intervention and safety planning
- free on-site laundry
- hot meals and snacks
- clothing for children and adults
- recreational and private spaces
- support groups
- a resource library
- respite childcare and after-school programs
- wheelchair accessibility and limited mobility accessibility
- allows pets
Agency has essentials available for client use, but they may not fit specific style or shape. If able to do so safely, clients are encouraged to bring their own clothing and cosmetics. Suggested items that may help clients secure housing, employment, financial assistance, and legal / police services if planning to leave an abuser include:
- important papers / identifications
- driver’s license
- Alberta Health card
- social insurance card
- birth certificate
- immigration papers
- custody papers
- personal items
- wallet / purse
- medication / prescriptions
- glasses / contacts
- comfort items
- soother / bottles (if client has children)
These items are not required to stay at the shelter.