Chestermere Women's Crisis Society

The Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to providing essential support for individuals and families in Chestermere facing crisis. Our volunteers work tirelessly to create safe spaces, offer compassionate guidance, and advocate for those in need, helping them regain stability and build brighter futures. As a Volunteer-driven organization, every service we provide is made possible by the dedication of individuals who believe in the power of community support. Through donations, volunteer efforts, and partnerships, we aim to be a lifeline for families, ensuring no one faces difficult times alone.

Ways We Help

Advocacy

Volunteer advocates meet clients ‘where they are at’ in terms of each individual client’s capacity to help themselves and move forward in their life. As such, advocates aid clients who may be overwhelmed and unable to navigate community and social systems independently. Advocates can connect clients to appropriate resources, services, and professional support to begin their healing journey and reduce barriers. As first point of contact, advocates provide crisis intervention and emotional support to clients who find themselves in states of crisis or vulnerability.

Community Navigation

We assist clients in navigating the complex system of services and resources, providing different levels of support based on the needs of the client. Using our internal database of resources and services, we provide clients with supported referrals, companion advocates, and mentors.

Domestic Violence Support

Involving partner organizations including the Chestermere RCMP, Southern Alberta Regional Victim Serving Society (SARVSS), and the City of Chestermere, we ensure women in Chestermere who are facing domestic violence situations are able to access immediate domestic violence intervention and support. We provide clients with the resources and services that can remove them from dangerous situations and ensure ongoing safety and support.

Essential Needs

We assist women in gaining access to both the needs of basic sustenance and the broad needs that lead to a healthy and thriving quality of life for vulnerable clients and their dependents. Volunteers work in the community to establish, build, and maintain relationships with community organizations, service providers, and policy makers to ensure that barriers to essential needs can be overcome and clients can gain access to services.

Emergency Accommodation

We may be able to provide local emergency accommodations for women and families in crisis. This space is intended for short-term, temporary stays for individuals who need immediate safety, support, or time to make a plan during a difficult situation.

The accommodation provides a safe and confidential environment where individuals can stabilize, connect with crisis support, and explore next steps. During a stay, CWCS can help with safety planning, referrals to community services, and support in accessing longer-term housing or shelter options if needed.

Join us in our mission to uplift and empower – together, we can make a lasting difference.