- Description
- Provides short - term shelter and case management for functionally independent older adults leaving an abusive home environment.
Service offers:
- safe and secure short - term shelter
- access to basic needs
- case management for information, referral, and advocacy while transitioning to community living
- community outreach services and supports as necessary
Affiliation: Partnered with Government of Alberta
Key Provider: registered social workers (RSW) - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- individuals 55 years and older
- leaving an abusive home environment
- who are functionally independent
- individuals are not actively using substances while in shelter
- older adults who can transport themselves to Calgary can access the shelter
- Application Process
- Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
- call to schedule intake assessment
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 403-705-3250 (Elder Abuse Resource Line)
- Web Site
- https://unisonalberta.com
- Languages
- English; Interpreter/Translation services; Tele-Interpreter / Language Lines
- Fees
- Fee: Yes,
The first 21 days of an individual's stay is free of charge. An assessment is then completed to determine whether the individual is able to extend their stay up to 3 months.
After 21 days, rent is charged at 30% of an individual's income up to a maximum of $400.00.
Fee Reduction: Yes,Having no income is not an exclusion criteria.
Membership Fee: Yes,Annual membership fee:
- Individual $25.00
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- October 28, 2024
- Location
- Calgary
- Hours of Operation
- 24/7
