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Family violence

Find help if you are at risk of or have experienced family violence, or seek funding opportunities if you provide family violence services.

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Family violence

Introduction

Family violence is an abuse of power in a family or other trusting relationship where people rely on each other. It includes domestic violence, intimate partnership violence and child abuse. Help is available to Albertans fleeing abuse. We are here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger. Family violence is a crime.

Get help 24/7

Family Violence Info Line (toll free)

Call: 310-1818

Text: 310-1818* *Standard text message rates may apply.

Online chat – to start a chat, click on the message icon in the bottom right of the screen – English only.

In focus

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Supports

Find 24/7 helplines, shelters, financial aid, legal and victim services, safety planning, and education for family violence.

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Prevention

Find out more about what family violence is, how to see the signs, and what you can do to help.

Grant funding opportunities

Find funding opportunities for family violence service providers.

Resources and publications

Download resources, posters, social media images and video testimonials for our family violence awareness campaign.

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