Unison Elder Abuse Shelter & Outreach
Elder Abuse is any action or inaction by a person in a position of trust that causes harm or distress to an older adult within the scope of emotional, financial, medication, physical, neglect or sexual abuse. The two most frequently identified and reported types of elder abuse in Canada are financial and emotional.
Helpful Information
If you or someone you know may be experiencing elder abuse, please call the 24/7 Elder Abuse Resource Line at 403-705-3250 for consultation, resources, or to request shelter space.
To file a report on a suspected case of elder abuse, or to request a welfare check on an individual at risk, please call the Calgary Police Non-Emergency line at 403-266-1234.
If you are in emotional distress, please call Distress Centre Calgary at 403-266-4357.
If this is an emergency or someone you know is at immediate risk, please call 911.
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What is Elder Abuse?
Elder Abuse is any action or inaction by a person in a trusting relationship that causes harm and distress to an older adult. Elder Abuse can be:
Physical
Neglect
Financial
Emotional
Verbal
Sexual
Speak Up: Ending Elder Abuse
This video raises awareness about elder abuse and encourages individuals, families, and communities to recognize the signs and take action. It highlights the importance of speaking up, seeking support, and ensuring older adults feel safe, respected, and heard.
If you or someone you know may be experiencing abuse, reaching out and talking to someone is the first step toward getting help. Together, we can create safer, more supportive communities for older adults.
Unison Calgary - Elder Abuse Shelter
The Unison Elder Abuse Shelter is for individuals of any gender — aged 55 or older — who are actively escaping abuse. The Unison Elder Abuse Shelter offers individuals a safe place to stay while actively working with caseworkers to transition back into the community safely and sustainably.
For more information, please call the Elder Abuse Resource Line at 403-705-3250. Anyone can phone this number. Whether you are a concerned family member, community member, victim of abuse or a related individual.
Unison Calgary - Elder Abuse Awareness
Community Outreach: Provides Elder Abuse Case Management to individuals who are experiencing abuse and do not want or need shelter but require further Elder Abuse support. To request Elder Abuse Case Management Services, contact the Elder Abuse Resource Line at 403-705-3250.
Elder Abuse Education: We provide different forms of education and presentations to create awareness around elder abuse. We also provide high-level information on best practices about the realities of elder abuse. To request an Elder Abuse presentation, contact: 403-705-3250.
Elder Abuse Response Team (EART)
The Elder Abuse Response Team (EART) was established in 2011 as a collaboration between Carya, Calgary Police Service, and Unison. This multidisciplinary team of social workers and police officers work together to identify, investigate, and support high risk and/or chronic cases of elder abuse.
Our team is committed to reducing incidents of elder abuse and collaborates to:
- Respond to and investigate suspected cases of elder abuse.
- Provide support and guidance to abuse victims and their families.
- Assist other service providers working with abuse victims and provide information about elder abuse to professionals and organizations who work with older adults.
Canadian Accreditation Council of Human Services
Having met the 2019 Edition of Standards, Accreditation is granted to Kerby Assembly (operating as Unison Alberta) for their program Unison Adult Day Program (Clinical & Client Care Program with Specialized Designation). Granted on the 20th of April, 2024.
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