Family violence is a crime – Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.

PROVINCIAL

• Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818 to get help anonymously in more than 170 languages.

• Abuse Helpline: 1-855-443-5722 for information on supports related to physical, sexual, emotional, mental abuse, exploitation or neglect. Help is available 24/7 in multiple languages.

• Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-KIDS (5437) to get help if you, or children you know, are being neglected, abused or sexually exploited. If you believe a child is at risk, you must report it. Help is available in multiple languages.

• Sexual Violence One Line: Call or text 1-866-403-8000 from 9 am to 9 pm daily for confidential support.

• Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642 – for mental health advice 24/7

• Safer Spaces Certificate: If you are living with domestic violence and need to break your rental lease without paying a penalty

• Victims of Crime Financial Benefits program: If you were a victim of a crime in Alberta that you reported to police you may be eligible for an injury, witness or death benefit

• Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters: A map of member shelters across Alberta

• Steps to file a restraining order or emergency protection order if someone has made you afraid for your safety

• Victim Services Alberta: Directory of victim services units across the province.

• Clare’s Law: The Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s Law) Act gives people who feel at risk of domestic violence a way to get information about their partners so they can make informed choices about their safety.

• Native Counselling Services of Alberta: If you need help with court processes or Children’s Services, or connecting to youth supports and other community resources

• Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association: If you want to connect with services for people who have been abused or who abuse others

• Métis and Indigenous Children’s Services offices or Delegated First Nations Agencies: If you are a member of either community and need help with supports for your children

• Alberta SPCA’s pet safekeeping program: If you need temporary pet care at no charge.

CALGARY

• Alberta Children's Hospital Child Abuse Service: 403.955.5959

• Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society: 403.531.1970 ext. 200

• The Brenda Strafford Foundation Heart Home Network: 403.270.7240

• Calgary Counselling Centre: 403.691.5991 (business hours)

• Calgary Humane Society Emergency Boarding Program: 403.205.4455

• Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association: 403.263.4414

• Calgary Seniors' Resource Society Senior Connect: 403.266.6200

• Centre for Newcomers Calgary: 403.537.8806

• Children's Cottage: 403.233.2273

• Discovery House (Second stage shelter & counselling): 403.670.0467

• The Distress Center 24-hour crisis line: 403.266.HELP (4357)

• FearIsNotLove 24-hour crisis line: 403.234.SAFE (7233) or toll free 1.866.606.7233

• Kerby Elder Abuse Line 24-hour crisis line: 403.705.3250

• Kerby Rotary House (55+ shelter) 24-hour crisis line:  403.705.3250

• Radiance: 403.243.2002

• Sagesse: 403.234.7337

• Woods Homes 24-hour crisis line: 403.299.9699 or toll free 1.800.563.6106

• YW Calgary 24-hour crisis line: 403.266.0707