“Investing in people, our most valuable resource.”
Blackfalds Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) FCSS offers support and services that include community programs and courses, community group support, Food Bank information, employment support, interagency meetings, subsidized programs, and information and referral services.
FCSS also provides preventative social programming and activities that use proactive, strength-based, and intentional strategies to help individuals, families and communities develop skills required to form a strong sense of self, resulting in the ability to build healthy relationships with others.
FCSS priorities are directed by the Social Needs Assessment Plan (2016), which includes substantial input from the members of our community.
Lunch Box Program
Families with children 0-18 can pick up a box of breakfasts and lunches every week, thanks to the exceptional support of local Blackfalds businesses and donours.
If you are interested in donating to the program or accessing the program, please contact FCSS at 403.600.9066
Beyond Food Community Hub
Beyond Food Community Hub is the umbrella organization that operates multiple community programs, such as:
- Blackfalds Food Bank
- The Lunchbox
- The Good Food Box
- The Senior Good Food Box
- Emergency Food Hampers
- The new Affordable Market
Our Beyond Food Community Hub does not have a financial eligibility threshold. If you know someone who could benefit from the great local partnerships that the Food Bank Society has created - please refer them to FCSS so they can get the info necessary to make an appointment at the Food Bank.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Hub, or would like more information about the Affordable Market or Seniors Good Food Box Program please connect with the Blackfalds Food Bank at 403.600.1768 or managerblackfaldsfb@gmail.com
NEW! Affordable Market
Stop by the Beyond Food Community Hub to purchase vegetables, fruit and more at a discounted price! The aim is to increase access to healthy, fresh food by making it affordable.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location: 5014 Waghorn Street
Cash or cheques accepted
Blackfalds 55+ Housing Project
The Town of Blackfalds dedicated a parcel of land to investigate seniors' housing options in Blackfalds. Partnering with the Lacombe Foundation and the Bethany Group, the next step in the process is gauging the level of interest from individuals.
To participate in the next steps or view previous community presentations, please visit the Lacombe Foundation and fill out the Expression of Interest form and/or the Seniors Housing application and remit to housing.lacombe@bethanygrp.ca.
Contact Us
fcss@blackfalds.ca
403.600.9066
Office Hours
Mon - Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Support Services Resources
Emergency / 24 hour
POLICE, Fire, Ambulance | 9.1.1 |
Poison Control | 1.800.332.1414 |
Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society | 403.885.3355 |
Golden Circle: Central Alberta Elder Abuse Emergency Shelter 24 Hour | 1.877.454.2580 | 403.346.6076 |
Hope for Wellness Help Line (immediate help to all Indigenous people) | 1.855.242.3310 |
Women’s Emergency Shelter (24/7) | 1.888.346.5643 |
Non-Emergency Supports
Addictions Help Line | 1.866.332.2322 |
Alberta Supports | 1.877.644.9992 |
Alcoholics Anonymous | 403.887.4470 |
Blackfalds Food Bank | 403.600.1768 |
Bullying Prevention Helpline | 1.888.456.2323 |
Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) | 403.346.8818 |
Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter (CAWES) | 1.888.346.5643 | 403.346.5643 |
Crisis Services Canada | 1.833.456.4566 Text '45645' |
Mental Health Help Line | 1.877.303.2642 |
Sexual Assault Support Centre | 1.866.956.1099 |
Suicide Prevention Helpline | 1.800.784.2433 |
Family
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre | 587.272.2222 |
Child Abuse Hotline: 24 Hour Toll Free | 1.800.387.5437 |
Child Care Subsidy Applications | 1.877.644.9992 |
Family Violence Information Line | 403.310.1818 |
Kids Helpline | 1.800.668.6868 |
Red Deer Family Supports for Children with Disabilities | 1.855.440.5478 |
Financial Assistance
Alberta Seniors Financial Assistance and Benefits | 1.877.644.9992 |
Alberta Supports Contact Centre for Alberta Works, Aides to Daily Living, Seniors Health Benefits | 1.877.644.9992 |
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) | 403.340.5353 |
Canada Veterans Affairs Depot | 1.800.522.2122 |
Information and Referral | 2.1.1 | www.ab.211.ca |
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) | 403.340.5003 |
Service Canada Centre | 1.800.622.6232 |
Health & Wellness
Alberta Health Services Health Link / Dementia Link | 8.1.1 |
Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories | 1.866.950.5465 | 403.342.0448 |
Apollo Health Clinic | 587.797.4088 |
Blackfalds Medical Clinic | 403.885.2237 |
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association | 780.428.6622 |
Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre | 403.782.3336 |
Red Deer Regional Hospital | 403.343.4422 |
Lab Services (Red Deer) | 1.877.309.2847 | 403.343.4749 |
Lab Services (Lacombe) | 1.833.572.0577 |
Legal/Advocacy
Community Legal Clinic – Central Alberta | 1.877.314.9129 |
Consumer Contact Centre (Tenant/Landlord info) | 1.877.427.4088 |
Legal Aid Alberta | 1.866.845.3425 |
Office of the Public Guardian & Trustee (OPGT) | 403.340.5165 |
Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice | 403.598.0726 | debbie@rrdrestorativejustice.ca |