City of Red Deer

Victim Services

Dealing With Sudden Death

What To Do When a Death Occurs

The Red Deer Victim Services Unit provides bereavement counseling and assistance with police procedures related to fatalities. Advocacy may be dispatched on scene when a sudden death occurs to assist with family notifications and/or to offer information and emotional support to the next-of-kin. Please contact the Deer Victim Services Unit for assistance if advocates are unable to attend the scene.
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Red Deer City Victim Services Unit Volunteer Advocates are not counselors but are there to assist in partnership with other agencies in conducting a defusing and/or debriefing(s).

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Red Deer City Victim Services Unit is here to assist you by proving you support, information and community referrals.

For more information on Sudden Death Investigations, please visit the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General’s website
To Report An Unexpected Death Call 911.

Red Deer City Victim Services Unit

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Red Deer Victim Services Unit