Red Deer Outreach Centre (formerly Central Alberta Women's Outreach Society) - Red Deer, Alberta

Sheena H.

I went in needing help back in 2015. I was listened to and heard when nobody else was listening and they immediately gave me the help I was desperate for. They were the only ones who listened and helped and went above and beyond what I realized they could do for me and made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. I got so comfortable with staff and going there it felt like a second home. I felt and was given the support I desperately needed during the hardest times of my life and when I was struggling and had absolutely no support. They made sure I was put back on my feet again. No other organization helped me the way I really needed that the outreach center was able to provide and offer. I am incredibly grateful for them and wouldn't be where I am now without them.💕🙏💖

Diane Z.

I see an awesome counselor taking me through my grief. Everyone is friendly and welcoming there. They have so many great programs for assisting people.
Met Dr. Phil the cute therapy dog. 💙💜💛🤗

Tish O.

The ladies in this place have been so amazing got lost to there warehouse. One lady took me in a room while looking for an address a physical address that wasn't so easy. I was in the right spot I tried to tell my husband but no he thinks he is smarter cause he looked up the outreach. I once again told him he was wrong but no we drove a ways to be told the same thing I told my husband. Anyway the ladies in here a amazing she called the warehouse said my husband hehe got lost and we were on our way to them. A great experience.

Amy H.

They let me down and now my life's at risk I'm sure that they help many people but I guess the system's not for me I can't believe I've been turned away from a domestic violence agency even though I'm at risk

Terry C.

Very informative, caring, non-judgmental and helpful to both sexes and their families. Their groups are incredible!! I've already taken their domestic violence 16 hour group, and am now enrolled in their boundaries group for Sept. /2017. It is very hard emotional work, but believe me it's worth it!!! (: We cried together, laughed together, and shared our stories in a very safe place. They also provide a safe space for children to be, while their parent's are participating in a group etc. Take that first step and reach out for their help!!! You won't regret it!! Sincerely, TAC

Rhonda B.

Not once, not even twice, three times to be exact, just left out in the cold. One of our city's top resources and they have failed me with counsil, shelter and respect. Tell me again how you went out of your way for me? You must of meant, you went out, lost all hope!

Chelsea

The clinical caseworker seemed to be really invested and the victim had some hope. Caseworker spoke of reaching out to specific people and agencies to try to assist. Victim had a glimmer of hope for the first time in more than seven years. Then, the long weekend came. The caseworker (Jaclyn) forgot everything she said she would do When the victim hadn’t heard from her and reached out, the response started with, “I’m really not sure what else to do.” Um, maybe do what you told the victim you would do the week before would be my suggestion. Splat - the hope was dead.

If you’re being abused in Red Deer, this is not a place to seek help. You will only feel worse. Go to Edmonton or Calgary for help. Go to Starbucks and talk with a barista - at least they’ll remain invested until they get a tip. This place is a complete waste of taxpayer funds and the caseworker reneging on what she said she would do has only exacerbated the level of desperation that the victim feels.

Michelle K.

They dont seem to help anyone really anymore. A few years ago i was offered much more help. This time around i got treated like dirt . got told to stay at the mats program or the mustard seed shelter. Don't even get bothered of getting told about the womans shelter.you think this plave would offer support if you were in a abusive relationship, are homeless and broken. Nope. Had to fend for myself.