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Call the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 if you have experienced family violence. Get help anonymously in more than 170 languages or find other family violence supports.
Shelters
Local emergency shelters – for individuals and families escaping family violence or facing homelessness
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters – a map of member shelters across Alberta
Additional support
If you need help now, get in touch with one of the following services:
211 Alberta provides information, referrals and crisis support via phone, text, chat and website referrals and resources, including addiction and mental health referrals and resources. Professionally trained specialists are available to chat 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
If you are facing an emergency need for food, medication, temporary shelter.
Hours: 24/7
Email: css.iscc@gov.ab.ca (responses may take 1-3 business days)
For general information on Income Support benefits.
Hours: 7:30 am to 8:00 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: css.ascc@gov.ab.ca (responses may take 1-3 business days)
Additional information on addiction and mental health services in Alberta.
Find information about living in or operating a residential rental property, including the responsibilities of landlords and tenants, filing complaints, evictions and landlord/tenant disputes.
The Recovery Access Alberta Directory is a provincial navigation tool to help Albertans seeking recovery to source addiction treatment programs and services. Services include addiction treatment, detoxification, harm reduction, peer support and supportive recovery housing services.