By rdnewsNOW staff

For anyone who needs support

Provincial help services available 24/7 over the holidays

Dec 17, 2020 | 4:24 PM

The provincial government says essential services will be available at any time, day or night, during the holiday season to anyone who needs support.

“It’s important Albertans know help is always available. You are not alone. During the holidays, resources that support the health, safety and security of Albertans will continue to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” says Rajan Sawhney, minister of community and social services, in a release.

Government offices, however, will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1, reopening on Jan. 4.

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Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642

A list of all available government services over the holidays is available at alberta.ca.