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Rural shelters and crisis centres receiving more calls for help
Domestic abuse, addictions and mental health issues rising as pandemic drags on, say social service agencies
Reading Time: 3 minutes The pandemic is taking a toll in many ways, and that includes a rise in domestic violence in both rural and urban centres in Alberta, say social service agencies. “In the beginning of COVID-19, with the government telling everyone to stay home, and the fear of living with other families, we saw a drop in […] Read more