Emergency Shelter
Safe refuge, crisis response, and trauma-informed support for women and children impacted by family violence.
Emergency Shelter
Family Violence Prevention & Crisis Support
Niitoiyis Family Support Society practices a wholistic approach to wellbeing, using traditional Indigenous teachings of the Medicine Wheel to promote healing. Our goal is to shield and protect vulnerable women and children against family violence, then provide support to find security, and ultimately guide affected people to empower change in their own lives.
Emergency Accommodations
Our 32-bed shelter provides 24/7 refuge, basic needs, and housing for women and children for up to a 3-week period.
- 24 hours crisis line
- Emergency accommodations
- Counselling and support
- Advocacy and referral
- Education in family violence & safety
- Pediatric Wellness
Justice System Navigator
Navigational and advocacy services covering numerous systems in Alberta that Indigenous women navigate throughout their lifetime.
- Advocacy and referral
- Court Support
- Emotional Support
- Support groups and intergenerational trauma awareness
- Cultural connections and human rights information
Child Support Program
One-to-one counselling and support to children impacted by violence or bullying. We give parents and schools the skills to identify signs of bullying.
- One-to-one counselling and support
- Healing circles and storytelling
- Play sessions and safety lessons
- Community involvement in reducing bullying
Indigenous Support
Traditional Indigenous healing guided by the Seven Sacred Teachings and other traditional wisdom. While inclusive of all cultures, we practice Indigenous healing methodology for all clients.
- Elder referrals, support, counselling, and advice
- Family violence and cultural awareness workshops
- Traditional teachings and ceremonies
- Healing circles, smudge, and prayer
Equally Safe Response Team
A collaboration between community agencies and Calgary Police Service. The Outreach Case Manager provides Indigenous trauma-informed support to individuals from all cultures impacted by family violence.
- Access to traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders
- Healing Circles
- Safety Planning
- Goal setting guided by the Medicine Wheel
- Referrals and advocacy
Rural Outreach & Community Support
Wholistic engagement of family and community resources, community engagement activities including Sharing and Healing circles.
- Connections to community resources
- Home community visits
- Housing support and home viewing
- Indigenous cultural support
- Elder care advisory
- Referrals and advocacy
Need more guidance?
- Safety planning
- What to bring
- Step-by-step support for reaching out
Additional Support
Other Crisis Resources in Calgary
We work alongside a network of organizations supporting Calgary families. If Niitoiyis cannot immediately help, these organizations can.
2-1-1 Alberta
Dial 2-1-1 for immediate referrals to thousands of community, social, and government programs across Alberta.
Alberta Child, Youth & Family Services
Child welfare services and support for families at risk in Alberta.
Calgary Distress Centre
24-hour crisis intervention, information, and referral for any person in any situation.
Calgary Legal Guidance
Free legal advice for Albertans, including those experiencing family violence.
Victim Services Calgary
Crisis support, safety planning, and system navigation for victims of crime and trauma.
YWCA Calgary
Emergency shelter and transitional housing for women and children in Calgary.
Stand With Those in Crisis
Whether you need immediate help or want to support our emergency shelter, we’re here. Every call and every donation makes a difference.