Emergency Shelter
Safety when you need it.
Fleeing abuse? We can help. We have a secure facility for you and any children that may be in your care. To arrange a stay, call our 24/7 Crisis Intervention line at (780) 532-2672. Collect calls are accepted.
Our shelter has:
- 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). Limited, emergency clothing for children and adults
- Recreational and private spaces. Shelter has private deck and yard
- Support groups.
- A resource library.
- Respite Childcare and After School programs.
- Handicap accessibility. Limited mobility accessibility.
- Pets are allowed.
What should you bring?
The below are only suggested items that may help you secure housing, employment, financial assistance and legal/police services if you are planning to leave your abuser. They are not required to stay at the shelter.
If you’re able to do so safely, you’re encouraged to bring your own clothing and cosmetics. We do have essentials available for your use, but they may not fit your specific style or shape.
Important Papers / IDs
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- Driver’s License.
- AB Health Card.
- Social Insurance Card.
- Birth Certificate.
- Immigration Papers.
- Custody Papers.
Personal Items
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- Wallet / Purse.
- Medication / Prescriptions.
- Glasses / Contacts.
- Comfort items.
- Soother / Bottles (if children).
Contact Us
24 Hour Crisis Line: 780-532-2672
Office: 780-538-1332
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“Equality” had two teenage children and had been a client of Odyssey House and the Community Support program for several years. She had left her abuser a few times, but would return to the relationship, hoping for a change in her circumstances. Her children reached an age where they felt that the had to leave the home in order to heal and be safe. This left ‘Equality’ very distraught and with the realization that she needed to be safe and the hope of rebuilding a relationship with her children. With these goals in mind, she returned to Odyssey House and went on to live in a second stage program where she felt part of a safe community and had assess to many supports to help with the healing process. She will tell you she has days where she suffers from anxiety and sadness, but knows that she has support from staff and friends and can laugh, keep active, and set realistic goals that are attainable enabling her work towards her goal of independence. #sundaysucessstories
Thank you to the real life women behind “Equality”who share their stories.
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