Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped - Emergency Benefits

Service provides:

• an emergency benefit to help with costs to deal with an emergency situation beyond a client's control that puts them or their dependents at immediate risk

An emergency situation is where Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) determines that the health or safety of the client or their dependent child is immediately at risk.

The emergency benefit may cover the cost of:

• accommodation
• childcare
• damage deposit
• eviction due to outstanding rental arrears
• food
• essential repairs to principal residence or to major appliances
• replacement clothing
• transportation
• utility arrears where a disconnection notice has been received
• other goods and services required in an emergency situation

• Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) clients
• who meet the eligibility criteria for Personal Benefits
• who are in a situation that is beyond their control and presents as an immediate health or safety risk
• and who cannot access the same or similar benefit from any other program or source

• apply through Case Worker, or at a local office
• call Service Alberta Operator to locate local office
• call the 24 Hour Income Support Contact Centre during evenings, weekends, or holidays

• Financial Supports - Disability Financial Assistance
• Financial Supports - Ongoing Assistance
• Government - Provincial Government