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CAWES helps thousands of women and children each year who are caught in the destructive cycle of domestic violence, adult female sexual assualt victims, and clients who require emergency accomodation . The shelter provides short term accomodation for up to 36 women and/or children at a time. In addition several programs provide the opportunity for clients to receive councelling and assistance during and after their stay. CAWES believes that every individual has a right to a life free from abuse; That providing a broad range of culturally sensative services and shelter will assist families to overcome the impact of family violence; Ending family violence requires societal change through education and awarenes; In the empowerment of women and children to regain control of their lives. Please visit our website @ www.cawes.com for more info Thank you for your support!

Aspire has a staff of over 60 including multidisciplinary teams of Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Consultants, Physiotherapists, Special Education Teachers, and Child Development Facilitators working with children ages 2.5 to 12. Specialized Programs and Services Early Access to Supportive Education (E.A.S.E.) Transdisciplinary Assessment and Consultation Program (T.A.C.) Diagnostic Clinic Assessment Services Consultation and Therapy Services Psychology Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Pathology Behaviour Consultation Group Programs Resource Library Parent Support Groups Workshops and Training Programs Play and Learn Space—inclusive play program (P.A.L.S.) Aspire serves children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder,anxiety disorders, Asperger’s, Down Syndrome and other complex needs.

Vision: “To engage those dealing with pregnancy related issues to seek out a CAPSS affiliated Centre for compassionate, educational support.

Our Goals: To advocate for the best possible care, rehabilitation and recovery for individuals; To promote best practises based on current research; and To promote mental health and wellness through education.

Shalom Counselling Centre serves children, individuals, couples and families. regardless of age, gender, religion, or background. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale, based on household income, making them affordable. Community donations make up the difference of the actual cost of providing services. For as little as $35 per month ($400 per year) you can help families rebuild and restore their lives.

A registered charity since 1980, the SSA is the only non-profit organization in Alberta dedicated to people affected by schizophrenia. Our goals are: •To provide support for individuals and families affected by schizophrenia. •To increase awareness and understanding of schizophrenia. •To advocate for improved services for those coping with schizophrenia. •To promote research into the causes and treatment of schizophrenia. The SSA has six branches throughoutAlberta in the following centres:Calgary,Camrose, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer. Visit www.schizophrenia.ab.ca to learn more.

CAANS is the local charity responsible for HIV prevention and support in Central Alberta.

ATC's mission is to promote healthy living, chronic disease awareness and prevention. We develop innovative plan-of-action programs to address, avoid and eradicate chronic health care illnesses that unequivocally plague African-American and Latino communities, specifically.

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We defend the rights of blind people of all ages and provide information and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. Founded in 1940, the NFB is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans with affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. Together, with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality.

Mission: First Nations Community HealthSource is committed to providing a culturally competent comprehensive health delivery system integrating traditional values to enhance the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native families and other underserved populations residing in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas.

The NAD advocates for the civil, human, and linguistic rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the United States. It works to protect access to American Sign Language and to advance equal access in education, employment, health care, communications and public life through legal advocacy, policy work, and public education.

The Epilepsy Association of Calgary is a charitable organization that provides Support Services to anyone with, or concerned with epilepsy. We also provide Community Education on epilepsy, seizure recognition and first aid, and importantly - attempt to eliminate fear and stigma that have commonly surrounded epilepsy. A number of volunteer opportunites are also available. The Epilepsy Association of Calgary operates a satellite office in Red Deer, Alberta to serve Central Albertans affected by epilepsy. Contact information for the satellite office can be found on our website.