Resource Type: If you are in danger
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.
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.
Emergency Protection Order Program (Legal Aid Alberta)
Legal Aid Alberta provides free help to get an Emergency Protection Order.