Family violence – Get help with costs to leave

24-hour help

Family violence is a crime – Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.

Call the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 to get help anonymously in more than 170 languages, or find family violence and domestic violence supports.

You can apply for this benefit if you:

are living in an abusive family situation or you have already left
do not have enough money to leave an abusive family situation or start over
you do not qualify for other ongoing Alberta benefits
are at least 18 years old
live in Alberta and are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, refugee or refugee claimant

You may get help with expenses and other supports to get to safety and/or start a new life. This could include:

emergency transportation to a safe place (for example, women’s shelter)
costs to stay in a hotel or motel for a short time if shelters are full or not available
an allowance to buy personal items not provided by the shelter
emergency items not available through shelters such as prescription drugs, child care, dental and eye care services
one-time costs to move within Alberta or Canada if you must leave your community to escape a threat of family violence or domestic violence
a one-time allowance to help set up a new home
the damage deposit for a new home
costs for basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter
costs for telephone calls and transportation to access counselling or legal advice
extended health coverage for adults and children from families with limited incomes

Call Alberta Supports to apply:

Hours: 7:30 am to 8 pm
Toll free: 1-877-644-9992 (in Alberta, up to 150 languages)

Toll free: 1-866-644-5135 (in Alberta)