Emergency Housing Resources
If you are experiencing
(or have questions about)
Domestic and relationship abuse
24-Hour Family Violence Helpline
Phone: 1-866-606-SAFE(7233) Toll Free in Alberta
Text: 403-604-6689
Email: help@cwes.ca
Sexual abuse and sexual assault
Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services
Phone or Text: 1-866-403-8000 Toll Free in Alberta
Online support chat: https://aasas.ca/get-help/
If you are in immediate danger: Call 911
Shelters for homelessness (individuals & families):
Click website link for a list of shelter locations: https://www.alberta.ca/find-shelters.aspx
Emergency financial assistance
(For shelter and other emergencies listed)
CUPS
CUPS may be able to provide you with emergency financial support or a referral for this with another agency.
-Going through CUPS can have the benefit of getting connected to other supports that they offer.
Click website link for info: https://www.cupscalgary.com/programs-services/economic-support
Call: 403-221-8780
Email: info@cupscalgary.com
Walk in: 1001, 10 Ave SW Calgary
Alberta Supports
Client of Alberta Income Support:
-Contact your worker
After hours or non-client:
-Apply for emergency support by method listed here:
Temporary Shelter: online or phone
Eviction payments: online
Damage Deposit: online
Utility arrears: online
Food: online or phone
Clothing: online or phone
Child Care: online
Transportation: online
Medication: phone
Emergency Basic Dental: phone
For online applications:
-You’ll need to use a computer as a phone or tablet won’t work.
-You’ll be prompted to create a MyAlberta Digital ID if you don’t yet have one.
-Click 'Apply online' at this website: https://myalbertasupports.alberta.ca/CitizenPortal/application.do
For 24/7 phone applications/inquiries to the Emergency Income Support Contact Centre, call: 1-866-644-5135 (Toll free)