The Wheatland Crisis Society’s mission is to make sure individuals impacted by abuse are supported through shelter, supportive counselling, resources, and prevention services. We provide a safe place for families and individuals to stay until they are able to make a ‘next-step’. Our Shelter is a large family type residential facility that can accommodate up to 25 people (adults and children) in seven bedrooms. Families stay together in their own bedroom for one night up to three weeks. Nutritious homemade meals are offered daily or families are welcome to prepare their own comfort foods in our kitchen. Clients are offered supportive counselling, assistance and referrals on our crisis line and during their stay. If we are full, we will do our best to help families find another safe place. For those in need of support outside of the shelter we offer outreach services. The outreach program provides information, referral, court support and advocacy services to individuals and families who are living in Strathmore and surrounding communities that have been affected by family abuse. Outreach services are provided within an office setting or over the phone depending on the client’s circumstances. Some are former clients, most have never stayed in our shelter and are looking for support and information regarding family abuse. The Public Education program increases awareness and reduces tolerance of violence and abuse. Anti-violence educators are available to schools, service clubs, community groups, agencies and faith communities to provide a number of workshops and presentations on family abuse and related topics. This service is available free of charge.