Important Phone Numbers

The following is a list of provincial and community elder abuse resources:

  • Anyone who is being abused and is in imminent danger should contact the police immediately by dialing 911.
  • Contact the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 for information, advice and referrals. This 24 hour number is toll-free and available 7 days a week. Service is provided in over 170 languages.
  • Call the Safeguards for Vulnerable Adults Information and Reporting Line at 1-888-357-9339 (toll-free) to report:
    • the abuse of an adult receiving publicly funded care or support services (Protection for Persons in Care);
    • complaints of non-compliance to the accommodation standards for supported living and long-term care facilities (Accommodation Standards);
    • or the actions of a co-decision maker, guardian or trustee (Office of the Public Guardian).
  • Health Link Alberta at 1-866-408-5465 (24 hours) provides telephone advice and information on health related topics.
  • Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line - Phone: 403-705-3250 (24 hours)
  • Edmonton Elder Abuse Intervention Team - Phone: 780-477-2929
  • Edmonton Seniors Abuse Help Line - Phone: 780-454-8888 (24 hours)
  • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization - Phone: 403-320-2222 (Ext 25)
  • Medicine Hat Community Response to Abuse and Neglect of Elders (CRANE) - Phone: 403-529-4798 (24 hours)
  • Red Deer Helping Elder Abuse Reduction (H.E.A.R.) Resource Information Line – Phone: 403-346-6076 or 1-877-454-2580 (toll-free) (24 hours) to speak to an advocate.
  • The Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Network website facilitates the sharing of knowledge, resources and tools about elder abuse amongst people who work with seniors in Alberta. Visit the website at External site image www.albertaelderabuse.ca.