Social Development

Government of New Brunswick

Emergency Social Services

Region 4 - EdmundstonMoncton

Regular Office Hours

(Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

For emergency requests for services during regular office hours, contact the nearest regional office of the Department of Social Development.

After Hours

Weekdays – 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Plus 24-hours on weekends, holidays, storm days and other times when regional offices are closed.

Call toll-free 1-800-442-9799 (inside New Brunswick)

Social workers will receive intakes, carry out assessments, make initial decisions on providing telephone crisis counselling, refer people to the appropriate regional office and/or arrange for financial assistance for special items.