Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Resources
The Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) was a partnership between JMMF and Alberta Health Services (AHS) that ran from 2021-2023. Although this pilot program has been discontinued, we are happy to continue to provide these resources and 24 hour support through our intake and crisis line at 1-866-939-2850.
IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER CALL 911
Contacts:
Find the Nearest Shelter
1-866-331-3933
Jessie’s House 24/7 Crisis Line
1-866-939-2850
Jessie’s House Text Support
587-598-7361
Alberta Provincial Abuse Helpline
1-855-4HELPAB (443-5722)
Assistance in more than 100 languages
Monday to Friday from 7:30am – 8:00pm
Family Violence Information Line
780-310-1818
Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-387-KIDS (5437)
Mental Health Helpline
1-877-303-2642
For mental health advice 24/7
Have a Plan Before You Leave
You’re not alone.
Last year, 52,300 Albertans called shelters seeking support. (ACWS 2020-21)
65% of women leaving an abusive relationship were at severe to extreme risk of danger (ACWS 2018-19)
GET AN EMERGENCY PROTECTION ORDER
File an Emergency Protection Order if you have been in a family violence situation and require police protection.
ESCAPING ABUSE BENEFIT
Emergency funding is available to individuals who are escaping family violence or domestic abuse. This fund provices $1000 plus half of the damage deposit.
SAFER PLACES CERTIFICATE
Tenants can end their tenancy agreement without financial penalty by getting a certificate confirming they’re victims of domestic violence.
PET SAFEKEEPING
The Pet Safekeeping Program is dedicated to helping victims of family violence leave abusive situations by providing temporary care for their pets.
EMERGENCY NEEDS ALLOWANCE
Financial assistance for unexpected emergencies is available through the Emergency Needs Allowance. This service could pay for hotel if shelters are full, or transportation to shelter or another safe space.
CLAIRE’S LAW
People at risk of domestic violence have the right to get information about potentially harmful intimate partners. If you suspect your partner/ex-partner is violent or they begin to be abusive, you can seek a background check. Family members are also able to use this service if they have concrete concerns.
About the Domestic Abuse Response Team
- The DART team provided 24/7 crisis intervention and no-cost, specialized support to patients experiencing domestic violence.
- The pilot project ended in November 2023 after running for two years.
- During that time, DART supported 187 referrals from community hospitals.
- While the program has concluded, JMMF continues to offer support to hospital staff and patients experiencing domestic violence through its 24/7 crisis line.
