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West Campus
Our West Campus sits on beautiful property and houses multiple buildings that serve the local community while also providing a safe space where women are supported in their recovery journey towards wholeness and independence. Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing programs are available to women 18 and over.
All residents have access to:
- Cafeteria
- Help with essentials like clothing and hygiene items
- Access to laundry facilities
- Access to wi-fi and common areas for health and learning
- Resource Specialists for guidance and referrals
- Education Opportunities
- Chaplaincy Support
Emergency Shelter
20 Beds
We provide a safe place with a bed and food so residents can focus on moving forward to the next part of their journey. Rooms are shared or dormitory style, and are assigned to each resident for the length of their stay. Program goals aim for a stay of 90 days or less.
Transitional Housing Program
20 Beds
This program is the next step for many and provides safe and affordable housing for up to two years. The goal of transitional housing is to provide stability in a community-based environment where residents can heal and rebuild. Residents pay a subsidized rent and additional supports like meals and laundry decrease gradually through our Step Up process that allows confidence and independence to grow as residents move towards stable housing in the broader community. Each resident has a private room and they enjoy a common gathering space with basic kitchen.
Community Programs
The Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre is the main building at our West Campus. Day programming for female residents is provided in this space, but there are also many great community programs.
The Salvation Army hosts wellness programming and community events throughout the year. Our community partners provide many other services here including a daycare, kids sports classes, personal Counsellors, a personal trainer, and other wellness programming.
Calgary Food Bank - This location is also a satellite location for the Calgary Food Bank hamper pick up two days a week.
Empowering women on their journey toward wholeness
The Spiritual and Religious Care team of of chaplains provide emotional support, spiritual guidance, and confidential listening while encouraging individuals on their personal and spiritual journey.
Chaplains support individuals regardless of their faith tradition and will help link individuals to support from their personal faith community when needed.
Everyone is invited to access both one-to-one care, and spiritual and personal development programs.
Shaganappi Community Church
Our West Campus is also home to a Salvation Army Corps – Shaganappi Community Church. All are welcome to join the weekly Café Church service at 2PM on Sunday afternoons where we discuss everyday issues from a Christian perspective. The church also hosts weekly bible studies and community events.
