Family Information Liaison Unit

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Justice


Description
Provides a single point of contact for families of missing and murdered Indigenous persons for culturally safe assistance in finding information, navigating systems, and accessing counselling and other supports (including court support).

Service provides:

  • a single point of contact for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
  • culturally safe assistance to families in finding information and navigating systems
  • referrals to access counselling and other supports, including court support

Includes:

  • information about the justice system and legal processes, including system navigation
  • updates on criminal investigations, court proceedings, and fatality inquiries involving their loved ones
  • connections to counselling, spiritual supports, and Elders
  • information about a loved one who is missing and murdered in another jurisdiction, through Family Information Liaison Units in other provinces and territories
  • use of an outreach model to reduce barriers to service

The type of information that can be shared is subject to privacy regulations and legislation.


Affiliation: Justice Canada, Alberta Justice
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • families who have a missing or murdered loved one
Family members could include blood relations or non-blood relations such as adopted family, those considered kin, or street family.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • contact for more information
Family Information Liaisons travel to meet clients in a location of their choice in Alberta.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,

There is no wait list. Generally clients are contacted right away when they have reached out for services.


Telephone
780-926-5462 (North Region)
Telephone
780-644-9890 (Northeastern / Central Region)
Telephone
780-644-9825 (Northwestern / Central / Edmonton Region)
Telephone
403-592-3238 (Southern / Central Region)
Email
pses_filu@gov.ab.ca
Languages
English - Services are delivered in English but translation support is available.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
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Last Verified On
March 11, 2024
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed statutory holidays.