Elnora Family and Community Support Services is committed to empowering individuals, to creating healthy families, and building caring communities. Currently, our local programs are Meals on Wheels, Fruit to School, Lifeline, Community Connections, Community Garden, referrals and a monthly newsletter.
Many programs require commitment, both time and money. If you have time or interest in volunteering in the community, please call or email Michelle at 403-773-3920 or elnorafcss@gmail.com to discuss. We can always use extra hands.
FCSS Office Hours
Monday to Thursday: 09:30 AM – 04:30 PM
We are closed from noon to 01:00 PM.
If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact Michelle at 219 Main Street, Elnora.
Section 2.1(1) (a) of the FCSS Regulation states: “Services under a program must be of a preventive nature that enhances the social well-being of individuals and families through promotion or intervention strategies provided at the earliest opportunity.”
Section 2.1(2) (b) states: “Services under a program must do one or more of the following:
· Help people to develop independence, strengthen coping skills and become more resistant to crisis;
· Help people to develop an awareness of social needs;
· Help people to develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships among people;
· Help people and communities to assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them;
· Provide supports that help sustain people as active participants in the community."
For more information please visit FCSSAA website.
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Resource Information
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McMann Family Resource Network Phone: (403) 227-5580 Online:www.mcmancentral.ca/frn
Alberta 211 Resource directory Phone: 211 Online: www.ab.211.ca
Alberta Supports Government of Alberta social based program and service directory Phone: 1-877-644-9992
CMHA Canadian Mental Health Association Phone: 403.342.2266
Mental Health Help Line Phone: 1-877-303-2642
Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter Phone:1-888-346-5643
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Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) program Monthly income supplement to federal income sources. For more information or eligibility Online: www.seniors-housing.alberta.ca/seniors/seniors-benefit-program.html
Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre Phone:(403) 340-1124 Online:www.casasc.ca
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre Phone: (587) 272-2233 Online: www.centralalbertacac.ca
Family Violence Help Line Phone: 310-1818
Elder Abuse Hotline Phone: 1-877-454-2580
Crisis Suicide Line Phone: 1-800-232-7288
Child & Family Services Authority - Child Welfare Phone: 403-340-5400 |