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
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, To access service:
- contact for more information
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)
- 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)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- March 11, 2024
- 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.