Edmonton Seniors' Safe Housing | 780-702-1520 |
| www.mysage.ca/safehousing.cfm?ts=14 - Provides non-emergency safe housing free of charge for 60 days
- For people 60 years and older wanting to leave an abusive situation
- Provides meals, support, information, outreach and follow-up
- Connects to community resources, practical assistance such as arranging finances, housing and legal services
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Protection for Persons in Care | 1-888-357-9339 |
| Alberta Government www.seniors.gov.ab.ca - Investigates reports of abuse or safety concerns for adults in public funded care facilities
- Public funded care facilities include hospitals, seniors' lodges and nursing homes
- It is a requirement to report any suspicion of abuse to the toll-free reporting line or local police authorities
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St. Albert Citizen's Patrol Society | 780-458-4307 |
| R.C.M.P. St. Albert Detachment www.citizenspatrol.org - Trained volunteers patrol several areas of St. Albert to observe and report any problems they may encounter to the RCMP
- Volunteers wear identifying Citizen’s Patrol vests, carry flashlights and cell phones
- It is non-confrontational and restricted to observation and reporting
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St. Albert RCMP | |
| Emergency 9-1-1 Non-Emergency 780-458-7700 Bylaw 780-458-4300 |
Seniors Abuse Help Line | 780-454-8888 |
| www.thesupportnetwork.com - If you feel you are in immediate danger, call 911 as your first choice
- For seniors or those concerned about a senior
- Provides information, problem-solving help and referrals
- Available 24 hours a day/7 days a week
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SAIF -Stop Abuse in Families Society | 780-460-2195 |
| #402 Grandin Tower, 22 Sir Winston Churchill Ave
St. Albert, AB T8N 1B4 www.stopabuse.ca - If you feel you are in immediate danger, call 911
- Provides support services to families and individuals who are, or have experienced family violence
- SAIF’s services are free of charge
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Tips to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft and Fraud - Never write down or show anyone your PIN (personal identification number) from debit cards. Use one hand to cover as you are putting in your PIN
- Report all missing or stolen credit/debit cards to your bank or credit card company
- Carry only the identification cards you need. Put your birth certificate and Social Insurance Card in a safe place
- Don’t answer any telephone or internet inquiries requesting personal information (where you bank, credit card numbers)
- There are scams where callers ask for the numbers on the back of your credit card. Never give these numbers out to those who phone and say they are from your bank. They should already know these numbers!
- Use one hand to cover the key pad as you are putting in your PIN number.
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| Any aging adult may find themselves in vulnerable situations. Anyone can have their rights violated- man or woman, all income levels, all cultural backgrounds, well or unwell. 75% of people being mistreated are mistreated by family. Actions that violate a person’s rights: - Being physically hurt
- Being called names, yelled at, threatened, isolated or intimidated
- Being forced to engage in sexual activity
- Having property or money stolen, being forced to give or sell property, misusing power of attorney, being tricked into giving property or money
- Not being allowed to have visitors, friends or relationships
- Not being allowed to see necessary professionals (doctor, dentist, lawyer, banker)
If this is happening to you, it is not your fault! There are people who can listen to you and your concerns.
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