Do you need immediate help?

You are not alone.

In immediate danger?
If you are in immediate danger, please call your local police service or dial 911. 

Need help, but not ready to report?
If this is a non-emergency situation and you would like to speak with someone at ACT Alberta, please call us at (780) 474-1104. We provide free, safe, and confidential response services, coordination of resources and referrals for victims of human trafficking. We are open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Need help outside of ACT’s business hours?
If you need help outside of regular business hours, please call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-866-900-1010.

Want to report a crime?
‍To report a human trafficking crime anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). 

This is your journey. You don’t have to report if you don’t want to.

ACT Alberta embraces a harm-reduction approach to our services, ensuring you receive the highest quality care and support, regardless of if you:

  • Report your abuser

  • Return to your abuser

  • Choose to exit or remain in the sex work industry 

We are here to help, not make choices for you.

Victim services and our Pathways to Safety program

ACT’s Victim Services team leads the Pathways to Safety (PTS) program. The PTS program supports the needs of victims and survivors of human trafficking by connecting them with one of our accredited social workers who provides specialized case management. Some of the support our clients receive includes:

  • Face-to-Face Support:
    ACT is an immediate link to a judgement-free safe space where you will get the support you need to find your path to safety.

  • Legal and Court Support:
    Advocacy, legal support, and attending court alongside survivors to provide emotional aid.

  • Basic Needs:
    Providing or coordinating referrals for basic needs that include shelter, food, and trauma counselling.

  • Personal Safety:
    Risk and needs assessments and safety planning.

  • Reporting Abusers:
    If you choose to report, we can help with filing claims, reporting abusers, and informing the appropriate enforcement and regulatory bodies.

  • Documentation Aid:
    We can help navigate legal processes including residency applications and work permit applications. ACT assists with form completion including law enforcement forms, Temporary Resident Permit for Victims of Human Trafficking applications, Labour Standards and/or Human Rights complaints, and referral/intake forms for partnering agencies.

Where We Work

ACT Alberta operates throughout the province, serving both urban centers and rural and Indigenous communities. Although our team is based in ACT’s Calgary and Edmonton offices, we frequently travel and maintain regular contact with clients and stakeholders via phone and video conferencing.

“I didn’t know what to do or where to find help. One day, I passed out on the job from fatigue and hunger. The nurse attending me was suspicious about my situation, and she connected me with ACT Alberta.”

– Survivor of human trafficking and ACT Alberta client