Prevention of Family Violence & Bullying
Calgary and Area Child and Family Services funds and works closely with a number of family shelters that provide parents and their children a safe respite from violence in the home. Shelters provide residential services to women and children fleeing family violence, crisis support through their crisis line to men and women, and are seen in the community as the best resource for assistance in making a safety plan.
Calgary and Area Child and Family Services is committed to working with its partners to strengthen the community's ability to prevent and respond to family violence. We fund a number of early intervention initiatives, including outreach and school based programs. Training staff and community service partners is an ongoing priority in the Region. Calgary and Area Child and Family Services has also developed working relationships with key service providers, including Calgary Police Services and the Emergency Women's Shelters in Calgary.
Provincial Family Violence Info 24 hour help line 310-1818
The Bullying Prevention Helpline is available toll-free 24 hour 1-888-456-2323.
If you are in crisis, please call:
| In Calgary | |
| Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter | (403) 234-7233 (SAFE) |
| YWCA Family Violence Prevention Centre and Sheriff King Home | (403) 266-0707 |
| Awotaan Native Women's Shelter | (403) 531-1972 |
|
Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society |
(403) 670-0467 |
| Strathmore / Wheatland County Community Crisis Society |
(403) 934-6634 |
|
Black Diamond |
(403) 933-3370 |
| Banff YWCA Community Resource Centre |
(403) 760-3200 |
Calgary Collaborative Services Center located at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre (1213- 4th Street SW) is a single point of entry for individuals affected by various forms of domestic violence and sexual assault. Any individual can contact this center by telephone 24 hours a day (403) 237-5888 or to book an appointment.
Note: If you suspect a child is in need of intervention services because of family violence, please call the Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Child Intervention Line at (403) 297-2995.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I get more information on family violence ?
A: There are a number of online sources of information:
- Alberta Children and Youth Services
- Action Committee Against Violence
- Alberta Roundtable on Family Violence and Bullying
- Alberta Council of Women's Shelters
- Health Canada's National Clearinghouse of Family Violence Law and the Abused Woman
- San Diego/Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Information and Referral
- "Spousal Abuse, Children and the Legal System" - A report from the University of New Brunswick Family Violence Research Centre
Contact Information
For more information on Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying Initiatives please contact:
Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying Coordinator
Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority
South Calgary MST
#60-10233 Elbow Drive SW
Calgary, AB T2W 1E8
Phone (403) 297-6240
Fax (403) 297-6446
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