Resources
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Below are links to shelters, services and resources available to women in Alberta and British Columbia
Alberta Resources
ShelterSafe.
For a comprehensive list of shelters in Alberta and across Canada, visit ShelterSafe.
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters has a list of select Alberta Women’s shelters that provide first and second stage shelter from domestic violence, including emergency hotline support.
Other Resources
- 211- Alberta: Find community and social services.
- Alberta Women’s Hub: The provincial government’s family and social supports.
- Alberta Women Entrepreneurs: Helping women build successful businesses with free advising, loans and more.
- Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society: Programs and services for Edmonton’s urban Aboriginal population.
- Canadian Mental Health Association: supports for those who are experiencing or affected by mental illness.
- Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta: Find info and resources for about separation and divorce in Alberta.
- The City of Edmonton Housing Information: Get information on how to access subsidized, seniors, and emergency housing.
- Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta: assistance for those who are affected by eating disorders. This org gives information, guidance, and support.
- Indo-Canadian Women’s Association: Advocates for the protections of rights of immigrant women, men and youth through programs, services and community activities. ICWA works to help immigrants feel at home.
- The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women: Recognizes, promotes and advances the leadership of Aboriginal women in Alberta. They also offer programming and training opportunities.
- Internet Safety Resources from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Online safety tips for parents and individual.
- Legal Aid Alberta: Provides affordable legal services to Alberta residents.
- Pride Center: Community centre for the Edmonton 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Includes access to counselling, sensitive and expert information, referrals, programs and more.
- Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton: Supports for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. Education for the public about sexual violence.
- Terra Centre: provides supports and services the empower teen parents to succeed.
- Today Family Help Centre: raises awareness and builds capacity by providing immediate, inclusive, integrated services for those impacted by family violence.
- YWCA: a women’s social service organization that advances the wellness and growth of women, girls and families.
British Columbia Resources
For a comprehensive list of shelters across BC, visit Vancouver Pathways:
Access a range of housing options from transition houses, second stage housing, and more
Other Resources
- 211 BC: Find community and social services
- Campbell River Family Services: Find support for families in the Campbell River area
- Campbell River Hospice Society: Offers a range of grief resources for those grieving or need support in end-of-life journey
- Comox Valley Family Services: Find programs and services for families, children and individuals
- Comox Valley Transition House: a place for women and children who are fleeing abuse find safety and support
- Foundry BC: For young people in Comox Valley, ages 12-24, to gain access to mental health supports, primary care, peer support and social services
- Immigrant Welcome Centre of Campbell River: Offering specialized services for immigrants, refugees and newcomers
- John Howard Society & Homeless Outreach: Programs and services for youth, children, adults and families with diverse needs
- Laichwiltach Family Life Society and Laichwiltach Community Health Centre: An Indigenous hub with a variety of supports for healing and health care through a cultural approach
- Legal Aid BC: Provides affordable legal services to BC residents
- M’akola Housing Society: Information on subsidized housing in BC
- Ministry of Children and Family Development: Government services and supports for children, youth and families in BC
- North Island Employment Foundation Society (NIEFS): Access skills to retain employment
- Rosewall Women’s Clinic: Provides women’s health services in the Comox Valley to patients of all sexual orientations and gender identities
- Salvation Army Community and Family Services (Ocean Crest Community Ministries): Access food, shelter, clothing, and household items
- Sasamans Society: Support services for Indigenous families
- Women’s Centre Campbell River: Support, programs and services for women and children on the North Island
