Emergency Income Support
Government of Alberta - Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services
- Description
- Provides financial assistance in emergency situations.
Service provides:
- 24 hour emergency financial assistance to eligible individuals or families who do not have the resources to meet their emergent needs
Benefits are provided in unexpected emergency situations that:
- are beyond the client's control
- present a severe health or safety risk
- and cannot wait until the next payment date
Benefits are limited to:
- basic needs (food, clothing, household items, basic transportation)
- emergency medical needs (such as prescription medication)
- basic emergency dental
- temporary shelter
- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- individuals and families who do not have the resources to meet their emergent needs
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, To access service:
- call the Income Support Contact Centre
- or contact your Income Support Worker
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No, - call the Income Support Contact Centre
- Toll Free
- 1-866-644-5135 (Income Support Contact Centre) (outside Edmonton)
- Telephone
- 780-644-5135 (Income Support Contact Centre) (within Edmonton)
- Web Site
- https://emergencybenefits.alberta.ca
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- April 4, 2024
- Hours of Operation
- 24/7
