The University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre provides a safe place on campus where unconditional support, confidentiality, respect, and advocacy are available for those affected by sexual assault. All services are free of charge, no appointment is necessary, and services are not limited to U of A students.
Community Resources
SACE provides extensive sexual violence-related supports, but we also know and refer to many other community resources available to support people in the greater Edmonton region, whether culture-specific, or to address needs that are outside of our scope.
This section contains information on additional community resources available in the Edmonton area. Explore the different tabs on the left of the section below. For more SACE resources, visit our Print Materials page, or our Learn page.
If you would like information on any resources not listed here, please reach out to Alberta 211.
Alberta 211
Alberta 211 is an information and referral service for government and non-profit agencies. To access services in Alberta:
- Call 211 to speak with an Information and Referral Specialist
Saffron Centre
The Saffron Centre is a sexual assault centre in Sherwood Park that offers help to victims of sexual assault, specializing in crisis intervention, therapy, & education on a sliding fee scale.
The University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre
Outside of Edmonton
For a list of all sexual assault centres in Alberta, visit the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services website.
Bullying Helpline
The Bullying Helpline provides a 24/7 telephone service and online chat that offers resources on bullying for parents, teachers, children, and youth. Call 1.888.456.2323 or click here to access the online chat service (online chat is operational 12p-8pm daily).
Birth Control Centre
The Birth Control Centre offers confidential services to teenage girls and women experiencing barriers to accessing birth control or other sexual health related services, including counselling, information and referrals as needed on contraception, unplanned pregnancies, pregnancy options, and safe sex practices
Mental Health Help Line
The Mental Health Help Line provides confidential, 24/7 telephone service for crisis intervention, information about mental health programs and services, referrals to other agencies, and advice about mental health concerns. Call 1.877.303.2642.
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
STI Clinic
The STI Clinic offers free and confidential testing, counselling, and treatment for STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections), HIV, and BBP (Blood Borne Pathogens). For more information call 780.342.2300
Sexual Violence: A handbook full of resources for Edmontonians
Created by University of Alberta students Simran Dhillon and Japkaran Saroya, this handbook contains a comprehensive list of local sexual violence resources.
Edmonton Distress Line
The Edmonton Distress Line is a confidential supportive listening service that is available 24/7 if you are in distress and want to talk. Distress Line Listeners are equipped to talk about any topic that is causing you distress, including relationship troubles, mental health concerns, financial troubles, abusive/violent situations, and thoughts of suicide.
If you are within the greater Edmonton area, call 780.482.HELP (4357)
If you are outside of the greater Edmonton area, call the Rural Distress Line at 1.800.232.7288
Woman's Health Options
Woman’s Health Options is a clinic comprised of a team of committed medical, social work and support staff who respect the right to reproductive choice and value health promotion. They provide education, counselling, information, birth control, referrals and medical and surgical abortions in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, empathy and confidentiality.
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
The Edmonton Community Legal Centre provides free legal information and advice to low to moderate income people in the Edmonton area. ECLC can help with family law, landlord and tenant issues, employment, human rights, debt, small claims, immigration, and income supports. To learn more call 780.702.1725
Legal Aid Alberta
Legal Aid Alberta assists Albertans facing legal issues by helping them navigate their journey through the justice system and find lasting resolution to their legal challenges on the topics of family law, child welfare, emergency protection orders, domestic violence, adult criminal law, youth criminal law, immigration and refugee law, civil law, service to the Siksika Nation, and duty counsel (legal assistance at court). To learn more, call 1.866.845.3425
Canadian Red Cross - RespectED: Violence & Abuse Prevention
RespectED: Violence & Abuse Prevention programs promote healthier relationships and safer communities through education and partnerships.
I Believe You
#IBelieveYou is an Alberta-wide campaign encouraging Albertans to show people impacted by sexual trauma that they are believed and supported
Sexual Assault Voices of Edmonton (SAVE)
SAVE is a broad-based coalition including educators, NGO’s, health care professionals, sexual assault counsellors, the Edmonton Police Service, and interested business and individuals. Their common goal is to reduce the incidences of alcohol facilitated sexual assaults in Edmonton by reaching those who commit it. The SAVE coalition has developed the highly acclaimed, “Don’t Be That Guy” campaign.
Centre for Sexuality
The Centre for Sexuality, based in Calgary, has resources for parents and guardians on stages of child sexual development, online and media safety, and how to talk to your children about sex and sexuality.
iHuman Youth Society
iHuman Youth Society supports traumatized and marginalized youth who live high-risk lifestyles by helping them find their creativity, a sense of belonging, and a sense of themselves. Young people are supported by our staff to obtain housing, get mental health and addiction support, and build on their creative strengths as artists.
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is an anonymous and confidential 24/7 phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth. Call 1.800.668.6868 to talk with a counsellor or chat live. (live chat available 4pm-12am Wednesday to Sunday).
Need Help Now
NeedHelpNow.ca helps stop the spread of sexual pictures/videos and provides support with having content removed from the internet, dealing with cyberbullying, and getting emotional support.
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta (OCYA)
The OCYA is all about helping young people who are receiving services. Whether this be through advocating, arranging for legal representation, or engaging the community on issues that matter to young people, the OCYA cares about the people they serve.
Old Strathcona Youth Society (OSYS)
OSYS is a non-judgmental, flexible, street level resource concerned with protecting the safety, self-worth and dignity of youth in the Whyte Avenue area. OSYS allows youth to be safe, to grow, to be supported, and to meet people.
Edmonton Protection Order Program
SAIF offers support groups, individual and group counselling, elder abuse support, and educational prevention programs to schools and groups in the St. Albert community.
Family Violence Info Line
The Family Violence Info Line is a 24/7 telephone service and online chat service for anyone who is impacted by family violence/abuse or anyone who knows someone is impacted. Call 310.1818 or click the button believe to start a live chat. (available 12pm-8pm daily).
Stop Abuse in Families (SAIF)
SAIF offers support groups, individual and group counselling, elder abuse support, and educational prevention programs to schools and groups in the St. Albert community.
The Family Centre
The Family Centre provides workshops, therapy, family support services, interpretation, and translation services to foster healthy families in healthy communities. To learn more call 780.423.2831
The Today Centre
The Today Centre delivers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary response to family violence, including sexual assault. It offers a safe place for those affected by domestic violence to access timely, short-term services and support. Additionally, The Today Centre links those affected by domestic violence to medium-term and long-term services and resources in the community that further supports their quality of life.
Elder Abuse Intervention Team
The Elder Abuse Intervention Team is a collaboration of the Edmonton Police Service, The City of Edmonton Community Services, Catholic Social Services and Victorian Order of Nurses. Their mission is to prevent and respond to elder abuse by working in partnership with the community, thereby enhancing the well-being of older adults. For more information call the Elder Abuse Intake Line at 780.477.2929
Seniors' Abuse Help Line
Seniors’ Abuse Help Line provides 24/7 confidential support and information for seniors who are experiencing abuse and people who know a senior who is experiencing abuse. Call 780.454.8888
SAGE Seniors Association
SAGE is a full service not-for-profit seniors’ organization whose mandate is to build and maintain a broad range of programs and services that enhance the quality of life for seniors and their families in the greater Edmonton area. For more information call 780.701.9015.
Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta
Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta provides services that honour the mind, body, spirit and emotions of each person that walks through their door. The team works collectively with clients by supporting the client in believing that they are the expert when it comes to their personal journey, and provides programs to achieve this goal. For more information call 780.448.0378
Ben Calf Robe Society
The Ben Calf Robe Society strives to protect and enhance the sacredness of children, by providing children and their families with holistic education, supportive social services and programs of high quality and cultural relevance.
Bent Arrow Tradition Healing Society
Bent Arrow works to help Aboriginal children, youth, and their families thrive by building on their strengths and supporting them to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally so they can walk proudly in both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities.
Creating Hope Society
Creating Hope Society provides consulting services regarding health and wellness. Much of their work is focused on working with community and service providers to achieve a new understanding of childcare and stop damaging practices that oppress Aboriginal children. They offer a peer support group, advocacy for Aboriginal mothers, among other programs.
Canadian Native Friendship Centre
CNFC helps urban Indigenous folks and Indigenous folks who are coming to the city connect with culture through events and social programming.
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton Indigenous Women’s Program
The Indigenous Women’s Program encourages Indigenous women to connect with culture through arts, crafts, ceremonies, traditional parenting, one to one support, referrals, retreats, and healing circles.
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
The First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line is a 24/7 telephone service providing crisis intervention and counselling support for First Nations and Inuit persons. Support is available in Cree, English, French, Inuktitut/Inuvialuktan, and Ojibway. Call 1.855.242.3310.
Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women
IAAW provides advocacy, programs, and services for advancement of the roles and achievements of Aboriginal women.
Metis Child and Family Services
One of the primary goals of Metis Child and Family Services is to reduce the number of Metis children going into the care of Alberta Children Services authorities and into non-native care by improving the quality and effectiveness of social services to Metis children and families in need.
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Native Counselling Services of Alberta is committed to providing healing and harmony to Aboriginal communities through a variety of avenues, covering everything from programs that prevent youth recruitment into street gangs, family and community wellness programming to legal education, national health campaigns, video production and community-based research.
Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN)
NYSHN works with Indigenous peoples across the United States and Canada to advocate for and build strong, comprehensive, and culturally safe sexuality and reproductive health, rights, and justice initiatives in their own communities.
Pride Centre of Edmonton
The Pride Centre of Edmonton provides resources, supports and programming for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, their families, friends, and the broader community.
The Queer & Trans Health Collective (QTHC)
QTHC encourages a comprehensive approach to queer and trans community members’ health, inclusive of mental, physical, sexual, and social health. QTHC provides education and support to individuals and the community.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people and people who are struggling with their gender identity. This line exists to respond to whatever support needs arise. The line is currently operating at a reduced capacity from 3 to 11 p.m. MST. To get support call 1.877.330.6366.
The Family Resilience Project
The Family Resilience Project, operating through the CHEW Project and Fyrefly Institute at the University of Alberta, offers free short-term counselling to sexual and gender diverse (2SLGBTQ+) children, youth, and families.
Rainbow Alliance for Youth Edmonton (RAYE)
RAYE is a collective working towards advocacy for/with 2SLGBTQ+ youth in the areas of service/program access, mental health and addictions, physical health, housing, employment, education, and overall quality of life.
Community Health Empowerment and Wellness (CHEW) Project
CHEW provides frontline support, resources, and education for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and young adults (ages 14-29) facing barriers. These barriers may include mental health, violence, poverty, homelessness, substance use, sexual health, sexual exploitation/sex work, and others. They provide a safe place for youth to get basic needs, get off the street, and find hope.
SAFQEY
SAFQEY is working to support local 2SLGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness by assisting marginalized transgender youth to obtain identification, navigate the medical system, and advocating for structural change in the areas of housing and identification.
ASSIST Community Services Centre
ASSIST Community Services Centre provides diversified services to Canadian immigrants and their families. Services are offered in Arabic, English, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Kakwa, Punjabi, Russian, Tagalog, and Urdu. To learn more, call 780.429.3111.
Changing Together
Changing Together offers support and is a place for immigrant women to meet and work together in solving their problems. They also assist immigrant women to acquire employment skills and work experience through their volunteer program.
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
The Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers offers holistic and individualized support to refugees and immigrants who face multiple challenges preventing their settlement. To learn more, call 780.423.9522.
Multicultural Health Brokers
The Multicultural Health Brokers offer medium-term and long-term support for immigrants and refugees by offering services including, but not limited to, Multicultural Support for Children with Disabilities, Peri-natal Health, and Multicultural Seniors Outreach Program. To learn more call 780.423.1973.
CIWA Supports for Immigrants and Refugees with Mental Health and Addiction Issues
Supports for Immigrants and Refugees with Mental Health and Addiction Issues project ensures that immigrants and newcomers are able to identify and seek support for addiction issues impacting their lives and build their resilience. The project enables them to feel safe and empowered to enhance their and their family’s well-being.
Catholic Social Services Parenting in 2 Cultures
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SACE Print Materials
A quick way to get informed about our services, SACE has brochures and other materials in print-ready PDF format that you can check out here.
Community Counselling and Support Resources
A downloadable PDF of additional community counselling and support resources to have on hand or share with individuals and organizations.
Medical Care After Sexual Assault
A handout containing information regarding medical services for people in Alberta who have experienced sexual assault, including Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs), medical sexual assault exams, and general medical care and emotional support.
Sexual Violence: A Handbook Full of Resources for Edmontonians
Created by University of Alberta students Simran Dhillon and Japkaran Saroya, this handbook contains a comprehensive list of local sexual violence resources.
Adult Counselling Resource Package
To support adults pre-counselling, this resource package includes information about what counselling is like, how trauma impacts the brain, and how to support your own healing.
Child & Youth Counselling Resource Package
For caregivers of children and youth, this resource package includes information about what child and youth counselling is like, how to support your child during counselling, and understanding how trauma impacts a child.