211 Alberta

211 Canada

Search Agency Service

Description
Provides 24 hour information and referral to community and social services in Alberta.

Service provides:

  • 24 hour information and referral to community, social, health, and government-related services in Alberta

Referrals may include resources for:

  • childcare and parenting
  • government subsidies
  • free or low cost events and entertainment
  • employment
  • donations
  • addictions
  • legal services
  • counselling and support groups
  • education
  • family and domestic violence
  • basic needs
  • immigrant and newcomer services
  • medical concerns
  • mental health
  • youth programs
  • volunteer opportunities

Affiliation: Funded by City of Red Deer, Edmonton and Area Child Family Services, Edson, Family and Community Support Services, Gateway to the Rockies # Hinton, Municipal District of Bighorn, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Town of Banff, Town of Canmore, the United Way, and Yellowhead County. Partnered with Alberta Health Services, Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region, and Distress Centre Calgary.
Key Provider: community resource specialists
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: Telephone Information Line, To access service:
  • call 2-1-1
  • text INFO to 211
  • or visit website for online chat

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-855-266-1605 (Calgary - Central Alberta and Alberta South)
Telephone
2-1-1 (24 Hours province-wide)
Telephone
403-264-3388 (Calgary - Central Alberta and Alberta South)
Telephone
780-482-4636 (Edmonton - Alberta North)
Toll Free
1-888-482-4696 (Edmonton - Alberta North)
2-1-1 (24 Hours province-wide) - Text
Web Site
http://www.ab.211.ca
Email
info@ab.211.ca
Languages
Tele-Interpreter / Language Lines - 170 languages available.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Last Verified On
June 24, 2022
Hours of Operation
24/7