Alberta Emergency Financial Assistance
emergency help · Income, benefits & emergency money
What this is
Emergency financial assistance information for Albertans facing urgent needs such as shelter, utilities, and essential costs.
Contact
Address: Alberta-wide emergency phone support
Phone: +18666445135
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-financial-assistance
Hours: Open 24/7
Last checked: 2026-09-09 · Source: Government of Alberta page
Details
- Last verified:2026-09-09
- Source:Government of Alberta page
- Source title:Emergency financial assistance
- Source summary:Financial assistance for unexpected emergencies is available through the Emergency Needs Allowance.
- Source updated:Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:39:33 GMT
- Website:Emergency financial assistance
- Program focus:Emergency financial assistance for urgent basic needs such as temporary shelter, food, transportation, medication, and medical supplies.
- Who it helps:People in Alberta, including Edmonton residents, dealing with immediate financial hardship.
- How to start:Call the 24-hour Income Support Contact Centre at 1-866-644-5135 for emergency needs, or use the online Alberta emergency assistance process when applicable.
- What to expect:Phone-based eligibility screening and direction to the emergency benefits that may be available for your situation.
- Availability:24-7 emergency contact centre
- Phone:1-866-644-5135
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