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"My
son and I drove around for hours, trying to find somewhere
to go. Unable to contact anyone, I went to the Calgary Women's
Emergency Shelter. I will never forget the feelings of confusion,
pain and helplessness as I stood at that door and rang the
buzzer. They opened their door and miraculously had a room
for the two of us. Shelter staff were very warm, friendly,
and understanding. Little did I know the door I closed at
home and the door the Shelter opened to me would be the start
of a new life for me and my family."
About
The Shelter:
The Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter has provided safety
and support to abused women and their families since 1974.
To date,
over 67,000 people have benefited from our service. In the
last year -
- Women
and their families connected with our counsellors on the
crisis line in 6,222 calls
- 339
women and 448 children stayed at the Shelter
- 637
women and 809 children seeking refuge could not access any
of the shelters at the time they sought help
Programs
& Services:
- 24
hour crisis intervention services
- food,
clothing and safe accommodation
- counselling
and support groups
- outreach
program
- volunteer
program
- referrals
to community resources
- men's
crisis services
- children's
support program
- non-abusive
futures for adolescents at risk program
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