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Alberta Court and Justice System

To understand the court and justice services better, and ways to support people involved in legal disputes, visit this link: https://www.alberta.ca/court-and-justice-services

To understand how the Alberta Court of Justice works and the areas they cover, visit this link: https://albertacourts.ca/cj/areas-of-law/overview

Victims Assistance Program

If you have been a victim of a violent crime, and you need help finding support, financial assistance, community victim services units and other support go to this website: https://www.alberta.ca/help-for-victims-of-crime

Or email: victimsofcrime@gov.ab.ca

Enduring Power of Attorney

To learn more about what an enduring power of attorney is, why you need one, and how to obtain a power of attorney document go to this website: https://www.alberta.ca/enduring-power-of-attorney.

You can also obtain a publication titled “Enduring Power of Attorney” from the Office of the Public Trustee if you wish to know more about this subject.

The telephone number for the Calgary office is: 403-297-6541

The telephone number for the Edmonton office is: 780-421-2744

Personal Directive

For information about what a personal directive is, and how it can be beneficial for making personal decisions in case you become incapable due to illness or injury, please visit this website: https://www.alberta.ca/personal-directive

Wills

Everyone in Alberta who is 18 years and older should have a will. A will is a legal document that sets out how and to whom your property or assets go to when you die. For more information, please visit this website: https://www.alberta.ca/wills-in-alberta

Law Society of Alberta Lawyer Referral Service

The Law Society of Alberta has an online Lawyer Directory available to help Albertans find a lawyer. To find a suitable lawyer, please go to this website: https://lsa.memberpro.net/main/body.cfm

Or call the toll-free number: 1-800-845-3425

The society may provide referral names of 3 lawyers, and each lawyer may provide a 30-minute free consultation.

Calgary Legal Guidance (CLG)

CLG is a non-profit legal organization dedicated to providing free legal guidance to those who do not have access to paid services. For more information please visit their website: https://clg.ab.ca/

Please note, that CLG provides legal guidance and advice (they do not provide legal representation).

Legal Aid Alberta

As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law, domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defence. For more information, please visit: http://www.legalaid.ab.ca/

Support Decision-Making information and forms

If an adult needs support making decisions that are personal and not financial, they can fill out a form to choose and authorize a support decision maker. For more information, please visit this website: https://www.alberta.ca/supported-decision-making

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has additional information about health-related decision-making through this website: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/y2a/Page16530.aspx

Caregivers Alberta

If you need guidance on resources, support and education to help people provide care to family members or friends, please contact Caregivers Alberta.

Toll-Free: 1.877.453.5088

Email: office@caregiversalberta.ca

Phone: 780.453.5088

Family Caregiver Centre (Bridgeland, Calgary)

Provide support to friends and family members who provide unpaid care for individuals with health conditions.

Offers support for caregivers who are not paid including:
– connections to healthcare and community services
– a supportive person to talk to

E-mail: family.caregivercentre@albertahealthservices.ca

Phone: 403-955-1674

government of Alberta Seniors Benefit Program information

If you are (65 years or older) and need more information about eligibility and access to a variety of financial and health support programs, please visit this website: https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-financial-assistance

Or call toll-free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)

System Navigation (The Way In Network – TWIN)

The Way In Network (TWIN) is a collaboration of Calgary-based agencies dedicate to enhancing the quality of life and access to services and support for older adults living in the community and their families.

These supports include:

  • formation and referrals
  • Assistance with forms for pensions, benefits, transportation, and housing
  • Caregiver support
  • Access to volunteer supports
  • Elder abuse intervention and support
  • Commissioner for Oaths
  • Assessment and case management
  • Group activities and workshops

For more information, please call: 403-736-4677 (403-SENIORS)