What is the
Columbus House of Hope
Columbus House of Hope is a secure, safe, comfortable place for children and families to heal after domestic abuse and family violence. We are a 20-bed shelter located in St. Paul, Alberta and we protect the confidentiality of all families we support and ensure their safety. Anyone is allowed to stay at Columbus House for up to one month.
CAPELLA CENTRE’S Columbus house of hope
Shelter Facilities Include:
Emergency Bedrooms
A warm inviting atmosphere valuable in promoting restful sleep, critical for individuals healing from trauma.
Kitchen & Dining
Safe Haven - a place where families eat together, laugh and connect. Food nurtures the mind, body and soul.
Hair Salon
Recovering from the effects of trauma can be a challenging journey. Rebuilding a sense of self by practicing self care is an important step in the healing process.
Laundry & Bath Facilities
Our shared, private washrooms and laundry facilities help women and children feel safe, secure and comfortable.
Family Room
The family room offers a space where families can spend time together, promoting healing and strengthening of the family unit.
Intake Room
The intake room provides a safe, confidential, trauma informed space for women and children when they first go into the emergency shelter.
School Room
A Certified Teacher works with school aged children in shelter, allowing them to continue their education without leaving the safety and security of the shelter.
Sensory Room
Trained staff support individuals with emotional regulation using the senses. The sensory room is designed to promote mental and physical relaxation.
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Family Visitation Room
Our family visitation room provides a safe, confidential space for women and children to meet with family members and others to help build their support systems.
Living Room
Designed for relaxing and socializing the living room helps women and children develop connections with each other. These connections help to empower and encourage.
Playroom
Our trauma informed playroom is designed to help children deal with stress and past trauma.
Playground
Playground equipment promotes physical activity, known to improve mental and physical health in children . Safety and security is ensured with a fence enclosing the entire back yard.
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Transitional Apartment Housing
Transitional Housing is made up of self-contained units with wrap-around supports. Transitional Housing provides safety, security and support for families transitioning to independence.
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Encouraging Spiritual Health
Designed for multi-faith use: praying, meditating and smudging. Spiritual healing is a critical step when healing from trauma.
We’re here to help. If you require our assistance or services please call us at 780-645-5195 or fill in the form below. If you are in an emergency situation, call 9-1-1.
