Resources
Sonshine is proud to be part of a collaborative community response to domestic violence and the development of healthy families.
 

 

Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters
http://www.acws.org- The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) is the unified voice of 42 member shelter organizations. ACWS assists shelters by initiating violence prevention projects to improve shelter services and providing professional development and cross-sectoral training for executive directors and shelter workers. In addition ACWS is an acknowledged source of expert data collection and undertakes action research, as well as creates public awareness and provides the necessary tools and information for business and community involvement.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Cmha.ca - The Canadian Mental Health Association’s is an organization that helps Canadians understand and find support for mental health issues. May 3-9, 2010 is Mental Health Awareness Week. The Canadian Mental Health Association has posted several great resources to raise awareness and help Canadian take care of their mental health. To see those resources click here.
Focus on the Family
Focusonthefamily.com- Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. They provide help and resources related to a variety of emotional and relational issues, including resources on marriage, emotional challenges, parenting, and more.  
Centre Street Church
http://www.cschurch.ca/- Committed to using their financial resources and volunteer pool to helping the most vulnerable people in our community, Centre Street Church is a generous supporter of the Sonshine Centre. Their Single Moms Group offers relationships in large and small settings where women can be surrounded by others who are committed to live and grow families of prayer, generosity, love and joy! Child care is available. For more information call Deborah at 403-547-4043.