Phone calls can feel like a lot when you are already stretched thin. A simple order can make them more manageable.

First, call 211 if you are unsure where to start. Ask for Edmonton-specific referrals and one or two strongest options.

Second, make one direct service call with a short script. Example: "I am in Edmonton and need support today. What is the next step?"

If it is not a fit, ask one fallback question before hanging up: "Who should I call next?"

After each call, write short notes: who you reached, what happened, and what to do next.

If someone is helping you, ask them to write notes while you focus on the call.

You do not need to solve everything in one afternoon. One clear call at a time is enough.