Rowan House is a short-term emergency women’s shelter located in the Foothills of Southern Alberta. Our goal is to provide women and their children a non-judgmental, safe environment that nourishes feelings of self-worth, lends an opportunity for healing and personal growth, and provides temporary housing while facilitating transition back into the community. Rowan House trauma informed services take into account an understanding of trauma in all aspects of service delivery. The aim is to put safety first and specifically avoid re-traumatizing those who seek our services. Safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment are the core values at Rowan House. We serve the rural Foothills including the communities of Okotoks, High River, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Millarville, Longview, Blackie, Nanton, Vulcan, Claresholm and the surrounding area. Our facility has: ▪ 24 beds in 7 bedrooms – one of which is wheelchair accessible Intake and counselling rooms Interfaith spiritual care roomCommunal kitchenMulti-sensory roomChild care centre Programs - group and individualOutreach support