Find supports for child abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation

24-hour help

Call 911 if you or the person you are reporting for is in immediate danger.

Call Child Intervention 24/7 at 1-800-638-0715:

Identify the region you are from when prompted. Find your region.
You will be placed in a queue and informed that calls are recorded.
If busy, you can choose to remain in the queue or leave a message to receive a call back.

Elsewhere in the world call 00-1-780-427-9485.

Child abuse, neglect and exploitation have many different warning signs. Learn to recognize them.

We are here to help. Connect with Alberta Child Intervention to:

report abuse and sexual exploitation – find out more about reporting and helping someone, or
find Children’s Services and other community resources in your area

To get help, call 1-800-638-0715 and then:

Find out how we support children, youth and families after a report about child abuse and neglect, or sexual exploitation.

If you suspect someone is experiencing other types of abuse or family violence, you can contact:

Family Violence Information Line: 310-1818 to get help anonymously in more than 170 languages 24/7 or chat online from noon to 8 pm daily
Bullying Helpline: Call or text 310-1818 or chat online for support, information or referrals.
Sexual Violence One Line: Call or text 1-866-403-8000 from 9 am to 9 pm daily for confidential support.
Abuse Helpline: 1-855-443-5722 for information on supports related to physical, sexual, emotional, mental abuse, exploitation or neglect. Help is available 24/7 in multiple languages.

Fact sheets and other online resources – for children, parents and professionals to identify, prevent and deal with child abuse and sexual exploitation

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate at 1-800-661-3466 – if you are a child or youth receiving child intervention service, or their family, and you need someone to listen and help stand up for your rights

Local emergency shelters – for individuals and families escaping family violence or facing homelessness
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters – a map of member shelters across Alberta

Local victim services units – if you need help with restraining and protection orders or other supports for victims of crime
Local sexual assault centres – if you have experienced any form of sexual violence
Legal Aid Services at 1-866-845-3425 – if you need help with legal issues
Native Counselling Services of Alberta – if you need help with court processes or Children’s Services, or connecting to youth supports and other community resources
Steps to file a restraining order or emergency protection order – if someone has made you afraid for your safety

Alberta Supports – if you need help finding and applying for family and social supports
Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) – if you need help supporting a child or youth with disabilities