Get Help
In an Emergency
Call 911 immediately if you are in danger.
Contact Our Crisis Line
Our crisis line is available 24/7 to provide support, guidance, and resources.
- Call 1-866-939-2850 anytime to speak with someone who can help.
Find a Shelter Near You
If you need safe shelter, Alberta has resources to help you.
- Call the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) 24/7 hotline at 1-866-331-3933 to find a shelter near you.
- Visit acws.ca/shelters for a list of shelters across Alberta.
You Deserve to Be Safe
No one should have to live in fear. Whether you are seeking immediate assistance or need help finding safety and resources, we are here to support you.
Resources in Alberta
Stops the person contacting you or coming near your home, your work or your children’s school. It costs nothing, and police can start one at any hour.
Financial help to leave an unsafe home. Up to $1,000, plus help with a rental damage deposit.
Free or low cost legal help after family violence. Lawyers can act on protection orders, family law and court.
Lets you end a rental lease early without paying the penalty.
Up to ten days of unpaid, job protected leave for employees who need time away for their safety.
Temporary, confidential care for your animals. The Alberta SPCA covers the cost.
Can cover the cost of getting to a safe place. A shelter, a hotel, or somewhere else safe.
Clare’s Law gives people at risk of domestic violence the right to get information about a potentially harmful intimate partner. You can apply yourself, or police may share information if they believe you are at risk.
REAL Talk is a guide to help us understand and talk openly about domestic violence in Alberta. The site has videos, information and a webinar on breaking the cycle of violence with just a few words.
Global News produced a three part series called Overcoming Abuse. The videos share survivor stories and practical ways to support people facing family violence.
Call 911 immediately if you are in danger.
