Housing and homelessness in Calgary, Alberta
Awo Taan - Emergency Shelter
Offered by Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society
In short
The heartbeat of Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society is our shelter facility, a place of refuge, healing, and hope for vulnerable women and their children in times of crisis.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Updated
- This organization's address is confidential and is not published.
- Who it is for
- Children, Adults, Women, Families, Indigenous people, 2SLGBTQI+ people; 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous, Women, Family with children, Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Being who I am, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- How to reach
- (403) 531-1972 · Website
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About this service
The heartbeat of Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society is our shelter facility, a place of refuge, healing, and hope for vulnerable women and their children in times of crisis. The shelter provides basic needs and housing for up to 32 people for a 3-week period. In addition to meeting basic needs, Awo Taan works to help clients escape cycles of violence or abuse. Our counsellors provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to connect our clients to further support and guidance.
Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society practices a holistic approach to wellbeing, using traditional Aboriginal teachings of the Medicine Wheel to promote healing.
- 24 hour crisis line
- Emergency accommodations
- Counselling and support
- Advocacy and referral
- Education in family violence & safety
- Pediatric Wellness
Who can use it?
Vulnerable women and their children in times of crisis
When is it open?
Awo Taan - Emergency Shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 531-1972, or use the website.
Listed in Calgary, Alberta.