enCompass Community Safety Agency

enCompass Community Safety Agency We build safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives.

enCompass provides holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.

Every year, Edmonton sees up to 1,000 high-risk intimate partner violence (IPV) cases, highlighting the need for faster,...
06/04/2026

Every year, Edmonton sees up to 1,000 high-risk intimate partner violence (IPV) cases, highlighting the need for faster, more coordinated support for survivors.

Since 2025, our team has worked alongside the Edmonton Police Service, YWCA Edmonton, and other frontline agencies as part of the Integrated Domestic Violence Response Team (IDVRT).

IDVRT helps connect survivors to the right supports at the right time through coordinated safety planning, trauma-informed care, and stronger collaboration across services.

By working together, we can respond more effectively and help prevent further harm across Edmonton.

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, and con...
06/03/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

At enCompass, we know that understanding history helps us strengthen relationships, provide culturally informed services, and better support the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Throughout the month, we will be sharing opportunities to learn, reflect, celebrate, and take action as part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

🌟 Explore the Government of Canada's National Indigenous History Month resources to learn more about Indigenous histories, cultures, and contributions: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1466616436543/1534874922512

🌟 Indigenous Voice to Explore:
Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass, shares powerful teachings on reciprocity, community, and our relationship with the natural world through an Indigenous lens: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/

In 2025, The LOFT continued to support youth in Edmonton experiencing or at risk of homelessness by helping residents bu...
05/28/2026

In 2025, The LOFT continued to support youth in Edmonton experiencing or at risk of homelessness by helping residents build the practical skills and confidence needed for independent living.

Through 748 conversations focused on daily living skills, residents received personalized, strengths-based support in areas like cooking, cleaning, budgeting, maintaining routines, medication management, and more.

Residents leave The LOFT with housing and the confidence and skills needed to maintain it.

Read more about the results behind our impact in our latest Impact & Outcome Evaluation Report:https://www.myencompass.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Impact-Outcome-Evaluation-Report-2025.pdf

Addressing mental health stigma means creating spaces where people feel safe asking for support. In 2025, we hosted over...
05/26/2026

Addressing mental health stigma means creating spaces where people feel safe asking for support. In 2025, we hosted over 400 individuals in our emotion management courses, provided free counselling onsite for our clients, and started a peer-support program for clients.

This Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, let’s keep showing up for real conversations where people can speak honestly and be met with understanding.

Change starts when people feel heard and supported.

From 2022 to 2025, our Family Violence Prevention Centre helped 6,597 individuals move from crisis to safety, supporting...
05/25/2026

From 2022 to 2025, our Family Violence Prevention Centre helped 6,597 individuals move from crisis to safety, supporting 979 families and 2,848 children.

We’re incredibly proud that throughout this period, 98% of clients reported feeling supported and heard.

The success stories and client testimonials in our latest Family Violence Services Impact Report demonstrate what’s possible when a community invests in resources and expertise to end domestic violence.

➡️ Read the report:https://www.myencompass.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Family-Violence-Services-Impact-Report.pdf

Appearing in court as a complainant or witness in a domestic violence case can be emotionally taxing and overwhelming.Th...
05/18/2026

Appearing in court as a complainant or witness in a domestic violence case can be emotionally taxing and overwhelming.

The Remote Testimony Room in Edmonton is a private, trauma-informed environment where survivors and witnesses can provide testimony separate from the courtroom and distanced from the accused.

Equipped with the latest AV technology and managed by a Domestic Violence Justice Response (DVJR) staff member, this testimonial aid makes it easier for individuals to participate in the justice process.

This Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, we’re reflecting on both the impact of our work and the need for continued act...
05/14/2026

This Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, we’re reflecting on both the impact of our work and the need for continued action across Alberta.

From 2022 to 2025, our Family Violence Prevention Centre (FVPC) provided 140,621 services to 6,597 individuals in Edmonton and surrounding areas, while maintaining a 98% client satisfaction rate.

At the same time, family and domestic violence continues to impact far too many people in Alberta. The province continues to see some of the highest rates of police-reported family violence in Canada, with record levels reported in 2023–2024.

To anyone experiencing violence or abuse: you are not alone. Help is available.

Our Family Violence Services Impact Report shares more about the people we supported and why continued investment and collaboration in support matters:
https://www.myencompass.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Family-Violence-Services-Impact-Report.pdf

If you’re a student in Edmonton or the surrounding area studying human services, psychology, social work, or community s...
05/13/2026

If you’re a student in Edmonton or the surrounding area studying human services, psychology, social work, or community support and looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience this summer, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re hiring enthusiastic and dependable summer students for temporary full-time, 8-week positions supporting individuals in community-based residential settings.

Learn more and apply today: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=aa06f7fa-edce-4d02-92f0-4a0924f3c601&ccId=9201009108197_2&lang=en_CA

Youth homelessness is often shaped by a lack of coordinated and accessible supports for young people facing complex chal...
05/11/2026

Youth homelessness is often shaped by a lack of coordinated and accessible supports for young people facing complex challenges.

NOVA plays an essential role by helping youth in Edmonton navigate systems and access the services they need.

Providing short-term supportive housing, NOVA residents are guided through a client-led process identifying barriers, setting goals in legal, health, employment, finance and housing, and working together to achieve these goals.

We’re proud to share that in 2025, NOVA provided services 6,607 times, with all residents reporting increased confidence in daily living skills, and 100% of community stakeholders agreed NOVA makes a valuable contribution in addressing youth housing needs in the community.

Over the past three decades, our programs have consistently supported families escaping violence, meeting them with serv...
05/07/2026

Over the past three decades, our programs have consistently supported families escaping violence, meeting them with services, but also with care and belief in what they deserve.

As one client shared, support meant more than just creating a safety plan, it meant finally believing they deserved one. From connections to legal aid to furnishing a new home, these moments reflect the kind of wraparound, trauma-informed care our teams provide every day.

What began as a coordinated response to family violence, our Family Violence Prevention Center has become an essential resource to those in Edmonton and surrounding communities.

Address

401/10010 105 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5J1C4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17804287590

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