Monday Mentions - Family Violence Supports and Resources

November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. It is a time to increase awareness of the warning signs of family violence and the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities.

Keep It REAL is an initiative of the Community Initiatives Against Family Violence https://ciafv.com/keepitreal/. The campaign's mission is to build public confidence and capacity to support survivors of family violence. Kneehill Regional FCSS will be sharing the materials and messages adapted for this campaign, which as adapted from REAL Talk, a domestic abuse prevention program by Sagesse https://www.sagesse.org/real-talk/

FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORTS

Airdrie P.O.W.E.R

A non-profit organization that seeks to provide women with the means to leave an abusive environment through emergency resources, education and empowerment, thus creating a safe and sustainable community.

            Phone:                    403-960-0644

            Client Text Line:     403-891-9409

            Email:                      info@airdriepower.com  

            Website:                 www.airdriepower.com  

Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter (Red Deer)

24 hour crisis counselling, temporary safe accommodations, rural outreach, and referrals to other services. Walk-in and phone-in counselling available.

            Phone:                    1-888-346-5643

            Crisis Textline:        403-506-0485

            Email:                      generalinfo@cawes.com   

            Website:                 www.cawes.com   

Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society (Olds)

Promotes and supports Outreach Services for individuals and families who may be in an abusive relationship, are seeking information surrounding issues of domestic violence and/or are pursuing healthier lifestyle changes.                    

            Phone:                    403-586-4765

            Email:                      mountainviewemergencyshelter@gmail.com                         

            Website:                 www.mountainviewemergencyshelter.ca   

True North (formerly Wheatland Crisis Society) (Strathmore)

Offers emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis & support line, crisis counselling, outreach services, early intervention, court support, and public education. True North serves women, children, men, and anyone on the LGBTQ2+ spectrum.

            Phone:                 1-877-934-6634

            Email:                      general@truenorth.com     

            Website:                 www.truenorthab.com