Income Support
Government of Alberta - Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services
- Description
- Provides financial assistance to persons who are unable to meet their basic needs.
Service offers:
- financial assistance to eligible individuals and families who are unable to meet their basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and personal items essential to their health and well-being
Includes:
- information and financial support to find a job
- health benefits for eligible individuals and their dependants
- help to obtain child support payments
Works in co-ordination with Employment and Training Programs and Services, Health Benefits, and Child Support Services to ensure individuals have the tools, resources, and support they need for independence.
- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- individuals and families who do not have the financial resources to meet their basic needs
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, To access service:
- call or drop in at your nearest Alberta Supports office
- find Income Support pre-screen and application online
- or visit website for more information
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Application processing time varies by office.
- Toll Free
- 1-844-297-1907 (General Information)
- Toll Free
- 1-855-297-4833
- Toll Free
- 1-866-644-5135 (24-Hour Emergency Income Support)
- Fax
- 403-297-4833
- TTY
- 1-800-232-7215
- Web Site
- https://www.alberta.ca/income-support
- css.ds-calgary@gov.ab.ca; abworksis-calgary@gov.ab.ca(DocumentSubmission)
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Last Verified On
- April 10, 2024
- Address
- 8500 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB, T2H 2N1
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:15 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:15 AM to 04:30 PMWed08:15 AM to 04:30 PMThu08:15 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Closed statutory holidays.
