Contact: 1-866-644-5135 toll free
Website: RRM-PUB_fs_emergency_needs_allowance.pdf
Alberta Employment and Immigration provides assistance to Albertans who have an emergency that meets the following conditions:
- the situation occurred due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond your control and,
- your situation presents a severe health risk and,
- You cannot wait until the next benefit period or access other resources.
The allowance may cover emergency costs of:
• Food
• Damage Deposit
• Eviction
• Accommodation (such as a hotel)
• Clothing (such as replacement clothing after a fire)
• Child care
• Transportation
• Essential appliance repairs
• Essential home repairs
• Utility arrears if utilities are about to be disconnected
Individuals must provide proof of need, for example:
• In the case of emergency damage deposit or eviction benefits a statement of arrears or notice of eviction must be provided.
• In the case of utility arrears a utility bill or statement must be provided.