Dealing with a Crisis
Addiction
If you or someone you know has a substance abuse or gambling problem, use the links below to find help.
- AADAC 1-866 Help Line | Contact
- AADAC Parent Services | Contact
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AADAC Treatment Services
| Contact
- Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) | Contact
- Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
- Casino and Racing Entertainment Centre Voluntary Self-Exclusion
- Get the facts - Tobacco | Contact
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Quit Smoking - albertaquits.ca
| Contact
Dealing with Debt
If you are having trouble dealing with your debts, you may want to contact a credit counsellor.
- Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
- Casino and Racing Entertainment Centre Voluntary Self-Exclusion
- Credit Counselling Services of Alberta
- Credit Report
- Dealing with Bill Collection Agencies
- Debts: Actions Creditors Can Take
- Edmonton Community Legal Centre
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Federal Service - Dealing with Debt: A Consumer's Guide
- Financial Fitness Quiz
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a last resort once all other options have been exhausted.
Being Charged with a Crime
If you've been charged with a crime, you will probable want to find a lawyer (either through the Law Society's Referral Service or through Legal Aid. To do some legal research of your own, contact the Alberta Law Society Libraries.
Being Sued
If a claim has been filed against you, you will probable want to find a lawyer (either through the Law Society's Referral Service or through Legal Aid. To do some legal research of your own, contact the Alberta Law Society Libraries.
Crime Victimization
- Alberta Victims of Crime Act | Contact
- Domestic Violence Handbook: for Police and Crown Prosecutors in Alberta
- Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Program | Contact
- Victim Impact Statement Program | Contact
- Victims of Crime - Financial Benefits Program | Contact
- Victims of Crime - Grants Program | Contact
- Victims of Crime Handbook
- Victims of Crime - Overview of Services | Contact
- Victims of Crime Protocol: What Victims Can Expect from the Criminal Justice System
- Victims of Crime - Requesting Restitution | Contact
Family Violence
If you have been a victim of family violence, you may also want to refer to the Crime Victimization section of this web page.
- Child and Family Service Authorities
- Child Intervention Services | Contact
- Domestic Violence Handbook: for Police and Crown Prosecutors in Alberta
- Family Violence and Bullying Prevention | Contact
- Family Violence Prevention - Help for Older Persons | Contact
- Kids Help Phone Online
- Parents Help Phone - Online
- Restraining Order | Contact
- Women's Shelters
- Kids Kottage Foundation
Being Evicted from Your Home
If you are being evicted from your home, you can learn about your rights and responsibilities by reading the landlord and tenant information available from Alberta Government Services.
Emergency Shelters
Illness/Injury - Support Services
- Alberta Brain Injury Initiative
- Alberta Cancer Board (ACB) | Contact
- Alberta Mental Health Board (AMHB) | Contact
- Alberta Waitlist Registry | Contact
- Dependent Adults and the Public Trustee | Contact
- Office of the Public Guardian | Contact
- Parking Placards for Persons with Disabilities
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Regional Health Authorities (RHAs)
| Contact
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Meals on Wheels - Calgary
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Meals on Wheels - Edmonton
Illness/Injury - Financial Assistance
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) | Contact
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Alberta Child Health Benefit
| Contact
- Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan - Subsidy | Contact
- Alberta Monitoring for Health Program
- Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) | Contact
- Residential Access Modification Program | Contact
- Workers' Compensation Board
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Federal Service - Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits
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Federal Service - Employment Insurance: Maternity, Parental and Sickness Benefits
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Federal Service - Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits
- Alberta Blue Cross
Health & Safety Information
Job Loss
