Safety Resourcing
PARENTS WITH drinking PROBLEMs may lose control of their normal self, which can sometimes result in anger, violence, and other scary behaviors. Unfortunately, safety is a common concern in these homes, but it does not mean we can’t stay safe.
Below is an important strategy and some emergency contacts you can call in case of crisis situations.
Contacts and resources
Create a list of some names and numbers of people you can trust and count on. When thinking of people to include, keep the following questions in mind:
(1) Is there anyone you feel you must tell in a crisis situation? (2) Are there any people who you think can help calm the situation? Are there any professionals you might want to contact? For a list professional resource numbers in addition to those provided on this page, refer to the page “Resources”.
Make sure to write these names and numbers down and keep the list somewhere safe and hidden. In a crisis, it can be hard to think straight, so it will be helpful to have the list ready and available.
Who to call: Police Service
Police officers are here to serve and protect us. Their number one priority is to help us feel safe and secure.
Police will work with you and your family in developing safety plans, and will work with the community to help you and your family find ways to end the violence.
Phone number: 9-1-1
Phone number to talk privately to a social worker: 780-496-4777
For more information, click on this link: Edmonton Police Domestic Violence
who to call: child and protective services
Child and Protective Services are dedicated to keeping you safe!
When called, they will come and work to support your family in many ways, such as creating safety plans and finding community resources that can help you and your family.
Their number one goal is to help keep families together, but also to keep everyone safe.
Phone number: 9-1-1 in emergency
Child Abuse Hotline for information and guidance: 1-800-387-5437
For more information, click this link: Alberta Child Intervention Information
final note: safety first!
Always remember, you and your family’s safety comes first! If you ever feel unsafe, it is okay to ask for help. Doing so can help to prevent a situation from getting worse, and it can help get everyone the help they need while staying safe.
Police and Child Protective Services are experts in crisis situations, so they know just what to do to help your family feel safe and protected.
* Contacts and Resources taken from Parent/Professional Advocacy League (2011). See “References”