Resource Type: If you are in danger

  • Police – non-emergency

    Report a crime, including family violence. Search online for the non-emergency number for your local police or go to your local police station.

  • Hospital

    Get medical attention. If you have experienced sexual violence, ask for the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) at the hospital. Go to the hospital nearest you.

  • Victims’ Services Units

    If you are the victim of a crime, get help reporting to police and journeying through the criminal justice system. Available 24 hours a day.

  • Alberta Abuse Hotline

    Get help if you or someone you know is being abused. Available 24 hours a day in 170 languages.

  • Distress Line

    Get confidential, non-judgmental and short-term crisis intervention if you or someone you know is in crisis. Phone is available 24 hours a day. Chat is available weekdays 6pm to 10am and weekends 12pm to 4pm.

  • Distress Centre

    Get confidential crisis support in Calgary and southern Alberta. Available 24 hours a day.

  • Mental Health Help Line

    Get confidential support, information and referrals if you are experiencing mental health concerns. Available 24 hours a day.

  • Family Violence Info Line

    Get help on how to leave an abusive home and other ways to keep you and your family safe. Available 24 hours a day by phone in 170 languages or by chat in English only.

  • Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters

    Find a shelter or confidentially speak with someone at a shelter near you. Available 24 hours a day.

  • 211 Alberta

    Find programs and services in your community, including shelters and social supports. Available 24 hours a day.

  • Emergency Protection Order Program (Legal Aid Alberta)

    Legal Aid Alberta provides free help to get an Emergency Protection Order.