By Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs - (@morrittjacobs on Twitter) with files from Alberta government

Provincial Government Phone Help Lines Open Over Holidays

Dec 20, 2016 | 9:16 AM

ALBERTA – Many provincial government phone lines will offer support to Albertans over the holidays.

From Dec. 24, 2016 through Jan. 2, 2017, programs and resources that affect the health, safety and security of those living in Alberta will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You can still use Government of Alberta online systems, but submissions or applications will not be processed until offices reopen Jan. 3, 2017.

Non-urgent government operations will be closed during this time with regular service resuming Jan. 3, 2017.

Important phone numbers over the holidays
– For family violence, bullying or abuse, staff is on hand by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in more than 170 languages, or through online chat daily, from noon to 8 p.m.
– Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818
– Bullying Helpline: 1-888-456-2323
– Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-KIDS (5437)
– The Income Support Contact Centre is available for emergency basic needs assistance at 780-644-5135 in Edmonton and 1-866-644-5135 outside Edmonton. These numbers will be used for Safer Spaces Certificates.
– The Mental Health Help Line is available 24/7, offering help to Albertans with mental health concerns at 1-877-303-2642.

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by Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs - (@morrittjacobs on Twitter) with files from Alberta government

Provincial Government Phone Help Lines Open Over Holidays

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