Emergency Financial Assistance
Government of Alberta - Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services
- Description
- Provides financial assistance to eligible Albertans who do not have resources to meet their basic needs.
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 Supports 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 Supports 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 Supports site manager
- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to Albertans who have an emergency situation that meets the following conditions:
- occurred due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond their control
- presents a severe health or safety risk
- cannot wait until the next benefit period, other resources cannot be accessed, and alternate arrangements cannot be made
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, To access service:
- call the Income Support Contact Centre
- visit website to apply online
- drop in at your nearest Alberta Supports office
- or contact your Income Support Worker (if you are currently receiving Income Support benefits)
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Application processing time varies by office.
- Toll Free
- 1-844-297-1907
- Toll Free
- 1-866-644-5135 (24-Hour Income Support Contact Centre)
- Fax
- 403-592-4291
- TTY
- 1-800-232-7215
- Web Site
- https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-financial-assistance
- css.iscc@gov.ab.ca
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- March 7, 2024
- Address
- High River Provincial Building; 129 4 Avenue SW
High River, AB, T1V 1R3
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
Itinerant services by appointment only. Closed statutory holidays.
