Women's Safety
Assisting Edmonton area women, children, and minorities in escaping and recovering from gender-based or family violence through local resources.
Indigenous Women
Elizabeth Fry Society
Of Northern Alberta
Provides subsidized housing for Indigenous
women with a history of homelessness or sexual exploitation victimization.
Phone: 780-784-2209
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This program encourages Indigenous women to reconnect with Indigenous culture and develop a sense of themselves.
Phone: 780-784-2206
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Other programs offered include: community resources, employment services, financial literacy, Girls Empowered and Strong, Independent Legal Advice for Survivors of Sexual Violence Project, Prison Liaison Program, Record Suspension, Visitation centre, and Women's Empowerment Program.
Native Counselling Services
of Alberta
NCSA has provided programs and services designed for and made by Indigenous persons to Albertans since 1970.
Programs are focused in the following areas: Indigenous coursework, Correctional, Housing, Community, and BearPar Media and Education.
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NCSA also provides two Indigenous correctional facilities in Edmonton: Buffalo Sage Wellness House and Stan Daniels Healing Centre.
Hope For Wellness Helpline
Mental Health and crisis counselling to All Indigenous peoples within Canada. Culturally competent counsellors at the help line are able to help people who want to talk, are distressed, experiencing strong emotions, or are triggered by memories. Counsellors are also able to assist with finding appropriate resources available close to you.
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Phone and chat counselling is available in French and English. On request, phone counselling is available in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
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Call 1-855-242-3310 for a 24/7 toll-free counselling over the phone.
Metis Nation Of Alberta
They aim to provide culturally-appropriate and self-directed social, wellness, and economic opportunities for Metis individuals and communities.
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Programs and services include: Children and family services, Education and scholarships, Environment and climate change, harvesting rights, health and housing programs, youth programs or services, and Truth and Reconciliation.
Bent Arrow
An organization creating a world where Indigenous children, youth, and families thrive spiritually emotionally, and physically. Programs offered include: cultural,
employment, housing, seniors, resources, early family intervention, kinship/foster or family intervention, youth services, and more.
Red Road Healing Society
Offer a number of unique community-based services with a focus on the development of new skills to achieve some future success. There is a central point of intake. Programs are free of charge and available to everyone, with a primary focus on Indigenous persons.To learn about specific programs call 780-471-3221.