Provides financial assistance to eligible Albertans who do not have resources to meet their basic needs.
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 Supports 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 Supports 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 Supports site manager