COVID-19 UPDATE: Alberta Supports Centres / Alberta Works Centres are temporarily suspending in-person services. Access supports and services online at alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx or call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992 and 780-644-9992 in Edmonton.
Provides financial assistance to eligible Albertans in an emergency situation who do not have resources to meet the emergency need.
Service provides:
- financial assistance for emergency situations
Benefits are provided in emergency situations that:
- are beyond the client's control
- present a severe health or safety risk
- and cannot wait until the next payment date
Benefits related to the following may be provided either through the 24 hour Income Support Contact Centre or a local Alberta Works office:
- food
- accommodation (such as a hotel)
- replacement clothing
- prescription medication
- basic emergency dental
- and transportation to safety
Benefits related to the following may be provided through a local Alberta Works office only:
- damage deposit
- eviction
- childcare
- essential appliances and home repairs
- utility arrears if utilities are about to be disconnected
- and other goods / services as authorized by an Alberta Works site manager