Where to go for help
In this section:
- Alberta Works Fact Sheet
- Albertans in abusive situations can get help 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Alberta Works.
- If eligibility criteria are met, funding is available to help people get to safety, set up a new household or start a new life.
- For more information about Supports for Albertans Fleeing Abuse, call 1-866-644-5135.
- Specialized services are available for Aboriginal people in Alberta dealing with family violence:
- Native Counselling Services of Alberta offers many programs and services to help Aboriginal families.
- Native Friendship Centres can help you connect to programs and services for people who have been abused or who abuse others.
- Call the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 for information on services in your area.
- You can also talk to an Elder in your community, a community health nurse, caseworker or other trusted professional.
- Call the police, RCMP or Tribal Police for help.
- If you live on a Métis Settlement, you can contact your Region 10 Métis Settlements Child and Family Service Authority (CFSA) to locate your Positive Living Outreach Worker for support and referrals to the services most appropriate to your situation.
