Recover. Reimagine. Rebuild.

A safe place for families to rebuild after domestic violence.

Discovery House offers the shelter, the space and the support to heal.

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Get information on crisis support, emergency shelter, safe housing, and resources for yourself or someone you care about.

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Access Second-stage Shelter

Apply for safe housing at Discovery House, The Heart Home Network, and Radiance Society through one share intake system.

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Affordable Rental Housing

We help single-parent families leaving domestic violence find affordable rental homes in Calgary, offering up to two years of support so you can put down roots and move forward with confidence.

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Donate now

A gift to Discovery House helps families recover, reimagine, and rebuild. Help end the cycle of domestic violence for good by supporting families when they need it most.

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Volunteers help make safety and healing possible

Give your time and talent, roll up your sleeves, and be part of the support system that helps families.

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Discover all the ways you can help

There are more ways to support families rebuilding their futures. For every dollar invested in domestic violence prevention and intervention initiatives, there is a return of $20.

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Our services

All services are accessed through Discovery House intake programs. Intake teams work with you to assess needs, confirm eligibility, and guide you to the right supports at the right time.

Community Housing

Stable housing for women and children post-crisis. You receive privacy and support while planning for stability.

Second-stage Shelter

Transitional housing for families leaving violence. Stay longer, regain routine, and receive support for safety and independence.

Child & Youth Programs

Programs for children affected by domestic violence focus on emotional safety, confidence and healthy development.

Counselling Services

Trauma-informed counselling for women and children. Sessions support healing, coping skills, and long-term wellbeing.

Family Support Programs

Practical supports for daily life and parenting after violence. This includes advocacy, life skills, and connections to community resources.

All Services

Rebuilding futures

Discovery House is launching Rebuilding Futures, a $10 million campaign to help families who have experienced violence find their strength and discover their next chapter.

This comprehensive campaign will fund critical upgrades to our second-stage shelter and provide hope to families.

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Discovery House is a wonderful place for my daughter and me. It’s a life that’s safe and has a lot of support. I’m working through a safety plan and building my mental and emotional strength so that I can survive with my daughter.

Discovery House Client

Understanding domestic violence

Domestic violence can happen in any relationship.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, loved, and supported. Violence and abuse is not an accident. It is deliberate but isn’t always visible or obvious. If someone uses physical violence, makes threats, uses names, harasses or isolates another person, or controls their finances…this is abuse.

Learn about the signs of abuse

About Discovery House

Discovery House has been operating in Calgary since 1980, serving thousands of families bravely leaving domestic violence.

We offer safe, affordable transitional housing for women and their children. The families we work with also get free access to services such as counselling, customized one-on-one support, and specialized programs to help them overcome the trauma of violence.

The focus of our work is to help children and youth heal so that they can go on to live their best lives. This helps break the cycle of domestic violence.

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Impact highlights

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80%

of the children (ages 6-9) who worked with our mental health clinicians or case managers reported that their attention problems had improved

Stories of Impact

I know firsthand how incredibly important Discovery House is - and why I'm so grateful to supporters like you for providing this sanctuary.

Karen Hiebert

DH donor and former client

caregivers participated in financial coaching in 2024-25

Stories of Impact

Monthly donations help the organization but also the donor. When you're on a fixed income, it can be helpful to predict where your money goes every month.

Karen & Bill

DH volunteers