Community Services Office
Bentley Community Service Office
Located in the Bentley Care Centre, first hallway to the left
4834 - 52nd Avenue, Box 179, Bentley AB T0C 0J0
Phone: 403-748-2160 Email: community@townofbentley.ca
Department Manager: Barb Carson
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The Community Services Office is a department of the Town, operating under the mandate of Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) and receives 80% of its funding from the Province of Alberta. Information on the Family & Community Support Services mandate and guidelines can be found on the Associations web site www.fcssaa.ab.ca
FCSS: Weaving Alberta’s Social Fabric A very informative video explaining FCSS in Alberta communities.
When available, additional service contracts may be entered into to better provide services to the citizens of Bentley, at the discretion of Administration and Council. Current partners for special projects and services include Lacombe County, Central Parkland Parent Link, Early Years Matter Coalition, Regional Vision For Non Violence Coalition, Central Alberta Child & Family Services and the Summer Village of Gull Lake.
FCSS does not engage in crisis intervention directly, but may assist through referrals to appropriate agencies
We are proud to work with our community stakeholders and citizens to identify areas of early intervention and prevention opportunities and work towards enhancing programming in these areas as resources allow.
Together We Are Better!
A peek at some of our activities
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Bentley Boutique
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Clothing recycling project. Clothes are accepted in "gently used" condition. The Boutique is managed by volunteers. No charge, however donations are gratefully accepted |
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Bentley Community Newsletter |
Monthly community newsletter financially supported Bentley Community Services, advertising, organizations and business. 1240 copies mailed monthly to all PO Boxes, RR1 Bentley residents. |
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Early Years Matter |
Member of the Lacombe County Early Year Matters Coalition. A collaboration of services providers working together to promote and educate the importance of the Early Years. |
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Information and Referrals |
Community Services endeavours to have the latest contact information for Government assistance programs, social programs, local and external services. If we do not have the information, we may be able to assist researching solutions and/or contacts with you. Community printing and form assistance may be available for programs such as the Seniors Special Needs Assistance Program, Supports for Independence etc. |
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Family Community Outreach |
Community Service collaborates with community groups, citizens and service providers for endeavors which can demonstrate early intervention/prevention component.
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Life Skills for Youth |
Working in partnership with the Bentley School and other community partners, Community Services researches and coordinates/funds programs which may brought to the school to enhance the lifeskills of our youth and/or educational speakers for the staff.
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| Outreach Worker |
Outreach services are offered to individuals and families who need assistance as a result of issues related to poverty, such as low income; inadequate housing or homelessness; family or relationship changes; or other basic needs” To make and appointment with the Outreach Worker call 403.506.2830 Available locally for appointments on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Phone appts. may be available on the 1st and 3rd. This program is financially supported by our Community Services, Lacombe County FCSS and Lacombe FCSS. |
| Playgroup & Special Opportunities | Community Services contracts with Central Parkland Parent Link managed out of Lacombe and Blackfalds Parent Link to provide the Friday morning opportunity and additional parent/caregiver activities as funding allows. Programming for families with children newborn to 5 years old PLAYGROUP Every Friday starting September to the end of April (check the Bentley Parent Link Facebook page for dates) 9:30-11am at Bentley Town Office. Join us for a morning full of opportunities to connect with other parents, and strengthen the relationship with your child through play & activities. Special Opportunities: Tot/Caregiver Yoga, Sportball |
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Seniors Outreach |
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Santa's Celebration |
Breakfast with Santa - Coordination of annual gathering of citizens and organizations to kick off the holiday season. Volunteers are the pillars of this event! |
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Volunteer Services |
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Assistance with government forms
Referrals to organizations
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