Ministry of Community and Social Services

Service provides:

• financial assistance for emergency situations

Benefits are provided in 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 related to the following may be provided either through the 24 hour Income Support Contact Centre or a local Alberta Works office:

• food
• accommodation (such as a hotel)
• replacement clothing
• prescription medication
• basic emergency dental
• and transportation to safety

Benefits related to the following may be provided through a local Alberta Works office only:

• damage deposit
• eviction
• childcare
• essential appliances and home repairs
• utility arrears if utilities are about to be disconnected
• and other goods / services as authorized by an Alberta Works site manager

• the situation occurred due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond their control
• the situation presents a severe health or safety risk
• the situation cannot wait until the next benefit period, other resources cannot be accessed, and alternate arrangements cannot be made

• call the Income Support Contact Centre
• walk-in / drop-in at your nearest Alberta Supports or Alberta Works Centre
• or contact your Income Support Worker

Application processing time varies by office.

• COVID-19 - Financial Assistance
• Financial Supports - Emergency/Temporary Assistance
• Financial Supports - Ongoing Assistance
• Financial Supports - Seniors Financial Assistance
• Government - Provincial Government
• Seniors / Older Adults - Seniors Financial Assistance