Alberta Seniors & Housing
For eligible Alberta seniors, Alberta Seniors & Housing’s Direct to Tenant Rent Supplement Program may be able to provide assistance. Priority is based on greatest need.
Phone:
Edmonton: 780-422-0122
Calgary: 403-297-7453
Toll-free: 310-0000
Alberta Works
For Albertans who have received a utility disconnection notice, Alberta Works may be able to offer assistance to eligible applicants.
Phone: 1-866-644-5135
Trellis Society
Alberta families at risk of homelessness resulting from a pending eviction due to rental and/or utility arrears may qualify for support through Trellis Society's Home-Stay Prevention program.
Phone: 403-219-3477, EXT 1
Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund
Currently serving and former Canadian Forces personnel in Alberta may qualify for assistance from the Canadian Forces Personnel’s Financial Distress program.
Phone: 1-888-753-9828
Care connect
Care Connect provides limited funding for emergency utility payments to eligible Alberta applicants.
Phone: 403-264-2636
Red Cross
Red Cross provides limited funding for eligible Alberta applicants on a case-by-case basis from mid-October to mid-April.
Phone: 403-541-6119
Seniors Financial Assistance Program
Low-income Alberta seniors who have received a disconnection notice may be eligible for assistance from the Seniors Financial Assistance Program.
Phone:
Edmonton: 780-644-9992
Toll-free: 1-877-644-9992
Veterans affairs
Active and retired Alberta veterans may be eligible for emergency financial assistance through Veteran’s Affairs.