If you are experiencing abuse or neglect, or if you suspect that an older adult is being harmed or mistreated, there is help available in the Red Deer area.
In case of emergency and immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.
What We’re Doing in the Red Deer Area
Association of Communities Against Abuse
Head Office: Stettler
403-742-3558
Toll Free: 1-866-807-3558
www.acaahelps.ca
Helping Elder Abuse Reduction (H.E.A.R.) – 403-346-6076 or Toll Free 1-877-454-2580
The mission of the H.E.A.R. program is to reduce the number of Elder Abuse incidents in Red Deer by providing a dedicated Seniors Abuse Resource telephone information line, answered by trained advocates, who share this concern between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Sylvan Lake: FCSS Senior Services Outreach Coordinator – 403-887-1137 ext. 444
Domestic Relationship Violence Initiative Committee – 403-347-2480
Elder Abuse is a part of Domestic Violence and as such we are connected to and coordinated through the Domestic Violence Coordinator and the D.R.V.I.C. (Domestic Relationship Violence Initiative Committee).
Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council Contact: Brittney Wells – 403-887-1137
As a province-wide network of professionals working to increase community awareness, AEAAC is represented by communities across Alberta.
If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse and would like some information and help, please see the Getting Help section for resources and contact information.
If you would like more general information about the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council please contact the representative in your community.
