City of Red Deer
Victim Services
Help for Victims of Crime.
Domestic & Family Violence Supports
If you’re experiencing family violence, you are not alone. Below are resources that can help you – emergency crisis lines, in-person services, police and legal resources. Explore your options and find the resources in Red Deer that can help you end the violence.
Crisis Lines
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403-266-HELP (4357) |
24-hour crisis line |
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1-877-303-2642 |
24-hour addiction and mental health support from Alberta Health Services |
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1-800-387-5437 |
24-hour support. Use this line to get help for you or a child you know that is being neglected, abused or sexually exploited. |
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1 800-668-6868 |
24 hour phone, text or online support for kids, teens and young adults. |
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1-866-956-1099 |
24 hour support text, call, or online chat. Crisis, short-term and long-term counselling for those affected by sexual violence. |
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1-866-925-4419 |
Provides mental health, emotional and cultural support services to eligible former Indian Residential School students and their families. |
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1-780-454-8888 |
24-hour help provides confidential, short-term crisis intervention, emotional support an resources for those experiencing seniors’ abuse. |
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1-866-644-5135 |
Call the 24 hour contact centre if you are facing an emergency need for food, medication, clothing, temporary shelter or basic dental care. |
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Dial 211 and press 2 |
Team consists of specially-trained professionals that can provide front line assessment, intervention and support. They can connect people in crisis with the social services they need, such as housing supports, mental health supports, detox programs and harm reduction resources. |
Police Support
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Red Deer RCMP Non-Emergency Line |
403-406-2200 |
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Red Deer City Victim Services |
403-406-2345 |
In-person Support Shelters
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1-888-346-5643 |
Offers safe refuge, counselling, and support for families experiencing family violence. |
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403 341-3190 |
No judgement, just support; whether you need information, resources or someone to talk to. |
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Provided through the Red Deer Regional Hospital, DART provides 24/7 specialized support to individuals experiencing domestic violence. |
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403 347-2480 |
The Domestic Violence Outreach program offers support to individuals leaving or experiencing domestic abuse. This program can be a source of short-term support as women seek information and make healthy choices. The focus is safety, connection to resources, information, and education related to domestic abuse and breaking the cycle of violence. |
Mental Health, Counselling & Family Services
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403-342-2266 |
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403-343-6400 |
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403-340-0020 |
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1-800-638-0715 |
Legal Support
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1-866-845-3425 |
Do you need help dealing with family violence? Visit this page to find out your legal options. |
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403-314-9129 |
Offer free 30-minute appointments with a volunteer lawyer where they can provide legal advice and referrals. |
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Learn about your options for legal protection.
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Other Resources
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Is a free, location-based map and online directory that allows you to find the closest, most relevant service for your needs with complete privacy. |
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Call 2-1-1 + press 2 |
The Social Diversion team consists of specially-trained professionals that can provide front line assessment, intervention and support. They can connect people in crisis with the social services they need, such as housing supports, mental health supports, detox programs and harm reduction resources. |
For more information and resources, please visit our page on Domestic and Family Violence. https://reddeercityvsu.ca/domestic-violence/
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