SUPPORT SERVICES
Explore resources designed to support you through family challenges, pregnancy, and loss.
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Shelter Safe is an essential online resource that provides women and children fleeing domestic violence with quick access to shelters across Canada. It offers a user-friendly map and directory of nearby shelters that provide emergency housing, crisis counseling, safety planning, and support services. The platform ensures immediate connections to essential care, empowering women and children to escape violence and rebuild their lives safely. Shelter Safe is dedicated to providing the protection and support they deserve across Canada.
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The Today Centre offers comprehensive support for individuals experiencing family violence, providing personalized safety planning, client education, and connection to resources. They offer services in multiple languages, including a Family Violence Support Booklet in English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. Their programs are designed to empower individuals and communities to recognize and respond to family violence with compassion and care.
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Clare's Law in Alberta empowers individuals who feel at risk of domestic violence to obtain information about their partner's history of violence, enabling informed decisions about personal safety. Named after Clare Wood, a UK woman killed by an ex-partner, this law allows at-risk individuals to apply for disclosures about domestic violence history, stalking, breaches of no-contact orders, and related acts. Through two processes—'Right to Ask' and 'Right to Know'—individuals and police can access vital information. Clare's Law aims to prevent domestic violence by enhancing awareness and providing resources to those in need.
Family Violence
Pregnancy Support Services
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The Gianna Center provides comprehensive support and advocacy for individuals facing unplanned or crisis pregnancies. They offer free services, including pregnancy tests, information on parenting, adoption, and abortion, referrals to pro-life doctors and financial support, as well as maternity clothes and baby care items. Their holistic approach aims to protect and support both the unborn and expectant parents through a compassionate, pro-life framework.
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The Back Porch provides confidential support and resources for individuals facing crisis pregnancies. They offer accurate information about abortion, as well as education and non-judgmental counseling to help individuals explore all their options, including parenting and adoption. The Back Porch aims to empower individuals with knowledge and support to make informed and healthy decisions.
Grief/Loss
Heal My Heart
Heal My Heart, part of The Grief & Trauma Healing Centre, provides compassionate support and counseling for individuals and families dealing with grief and loss. They offer a safe space for healing through evidence-based approaches, including individual and group therapy. Their dedicated team helps people navigate the emotional challenges of loss, offering tools and support to promote recovery and resilience. Services are available both in-person and online to accommodate diverse needs.
