Odyssey House envisions a community free from family violence and abuse, providing shelter and support to survivors.

Support and Safety when you need it

Our crisis line and outreach supports are available to all genders. We have a secure facility for women and any children in their care.

Call or Text our
24-hour Crisis Line

780-532-2672

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Emergency Shelter

42 beds in a private, secure, welcoming facility. For women and children in need of short-term emergency accomodation.

Serenity Place

An appartment building for women, with or without children, in need of safe, affordable housing and specialized programming.

Community Support

The healing journey can be long and difficult. It wasn't made to be walked alone. Programs open to residential and outreach clients.

Childcare Support

Get the help you need. After-school and respite care for children is provided for residents. Outreach clients can also access childcare during group support.

Public Eductation

Community awareness is key to the prevention of family violence. Our Public Education Coordinator is active in the community, advocating healthy relationships.

Our Impact in the 2021-2022 year

365

Women and children supported by Odyssey House and Serenity Place

341

Public presentations on domestic violence and healthy relationships

891

Hours of trauma counseling provided to 137 women and children

2,300

Calls to our crisis line

Sandi

“I felt so alone, I didn’t know who to turn to. Who would understand? At the shelter, they completely understood what I was going through. I don’t feel so alone now."

How you can Help

Host a Fundraiser

You can lead the change at home by hosting a third-party fundraising event with your group or friends. We will do what we can to help your event be a success!

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Donate

There are multiple ways you can donate to support Odyssey house, from online donations to Gift-In-Kind contributions and more.

Volunteer

Volunteers support almost every program at Odyssey House, including Public Education, Child Care, Administration, and kitchen support.

Become a Member

As a legal member, you can vote at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and help guide our course over the years to come.