24-hour confidential crisis line — 780-827-1791
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A safe place to breathe, and begin again.

For more than 35 years, Grande Cache Transition House Society has been a safe place for women and children leaving abuse. Day or night, you can reach us — and reaching out commits you to nothing.

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24/7 Crisis Line

Answered any hour by someone who listens. Always free, always confidential.

Emergency Shelter

Safe, confidential accommodation when you need it most — food, rest, and support.

Safety Planning

Practical, judgment-free help to plan your next step — on your terms, at your pace.

Community Outreach

Support for women in the community, including those who never stay at the shelter.

You are not alone, and it is not your fault.

Call 780-827-1791 What happens when I call
Free & confidentialNo cost, ever. What you share stays private and is never disclosed without your say.
Open to everyoneWomen and children of all backgrounds. Stay with us, or get support while you remain at home.
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Why this matters

Abuse is more common than most of us realize — and it is addressable.

44%

of women in Canada have experienced some form of abuse from an intimate partner since the age of 15.

You may recognize more than one kind:

Physical harm Emotional & verbal abuse Financial control Isolation from others Threats & intimidation

Source: Canadian Women's Foundation — The Facts about Gender-Based Violence. Figures shown are placeholders for review with GCTHS.

Support that wraps around you, every step of the way.

Whether you need a safe place to stay tonight, someone to talk things through, or help planning what comes next, our team meets you where you are. There is no single right path — only the one that is right for you.

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Emergency Shelter

A confidential, secure place to stay, with everything you need to rest and regroup.

Safety Planning

One-on-one help to think through your options and stay as safe as possible.

Outreach Support

Ongoing, free support in the community — whether or not you stay with us.

Community Education

Workshops on healthy relationships and prevention, because change starts early.

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A message from our team

You have the right to live without fear, hurt, or abuse. That belief has guided our work in Grande Cache for over three decades.

We are a small team that takes confidentiality seriously and judgment off the table. Whatever you are facing, you will be met with warmth and respect — and the choice of what happens next always stays with you.

If you are not ready to talk, that is okay too. We will be here when you are.

Reach out when you're ready
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I called just to talk. They never pushed me — they just made sure I was safe.
In the words of someone we supportedName withheld for privacy

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Stand with the women of Grande Cache.

Every gift stays in our community — keeping the line answered, the door safe, and support free for anyone who needs it.

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