FCSS Programs & Services

The Counselling program is intended to provide assessment & short term counselling and consultation.  It is also intended to link individuals and families with resources for more specialized counselling when necessary. The program responds to individuals and families who may be experiencing difficulties due to the following problem areas: Stress/Anxiety/Coping Difficulties – Anger Management – Marital Problems – Depression – Separation/Divorce – Family/Parenting Issues – Behavioral Difficulties/Child Management – Grief/Loss – Post Traumatic Stress Counselling – Adult Children of Alcoholics – Inter-generational Issues. Counselling Hours Appointments are offered from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm on Saturdays each month at the Viking/Beaver FCSS office and in Holden upon request. Fees – Effective March 1, 2015 Residents within the Viking/Beaver FCSS service area will be charged according to a sliding fee scale – see below. Both professional and self referrals are accepted. Appointments may be made by calling the Viking/Beaver FCSS Viking Office – (780) 336-4024. Slide Fee Scale Gross Family Monthly Income  Individual Family $        0.00 to $1,499.00 $15.00 $10.00 $1,500.00 to $2,499.00 $20.00 $15.00 $2,500.00 to $2,999.00 $25.00 $20.00 $3,000.00 to $3,499.00 $35.00 $30.00 $3,500.00 and up $50.00 $45.00 Non-residents will be charged a flat fee of $55.00

Some of the programs offered by the Viking/Beaver FCSS include: Babysitting Basics Safety Course Home Alone Safety Course Viking  & Holden Summer Fun – summer camps through July and August Literacy Adventure Days Kinderfairs (in both Holden and Viking) Information and Activity Tables at Community Events Summer Leadership Program School Conferences For more information on any of these programs, please contact our office at (780) 336-4024.  

The following forms are available at both the Viking and Holden FCSS Offices or you may download them at: www.seniors.gov.ab.ca Income Support Assistance: Alberta Seniors Benefits Dental and Optical Special Needs Assistance SHARP – Seniors Home Adaption and Repair Program Property Tax Deferral Program Assistance filling out forms is available upon request. Information guides for senior programs and services are avaliable at both Holden and Viking FCSS offices.  

Holden: Hot noon meals prepared by the Holden Lodge are delivered within the Village of Holden to the client’s home on Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Friday’s. The current meal rate is $7.00 Clients can choose to have meals on 1, 2 or all 3 days of the week. Special diet considerations can be accommodated (low sodium, diabetic). To request Meals on Wheels please contact the Holden Community Programmer at 780 688-3928. Viking: Hot noon meals prepared by the Viking Health Centre are delivered to residents living within the Town of Viking Monday-Friday by volunteers. The current meal rate is $10.00 per meal. Special diet considerations can be accommodated (low sodium, diabetic, celiac etc.). To request Meals on Wheels please contact the Viking/Beaver FCSS Office at 780 336-4024. If you wish to cancel your meal on the day you are to receive it, please call either the Holden or Viking FCSS office before 10 am so that they may phone the meal provider.  

This light housekeeping program is targeted to residents living between Ranges 10 -16 of Beaver County, including those living in the Village of Holden and Town of Viking. Depending on the current client load, availability may be limited, but we encourage those interested to call the Viking/Beaver FCSS office at  780 336-4024 for more information. A fee is charged for this service based on the client’s household income: Sliding Fee Scale – Updated January 2012 Net Household Annual Income (line 236 Canada Income Tax return) Single Person Couple / 2 People Hourly Rate Up to $15,000 Up to $25,000 $10.00 $15,001 – 20,000 $25,001 – 30,000 $12.00 $20,001 – 25,000 $30,001 – 35,000 $14.00 $25,001 – 30,000 $35,001 – 40,000 $17.00 $30,001 – 35,000 $40,001 – 45,000 $20.00 $35,001 and over $45,001 and over $22.00 No disclosure of income $27.00 ALL income earners in the household shall be included when calculating the net income Any extraordinary circumstances shall be dealt with at the discretion of the Viking/Beaver FCSS Director and Board. Clients living outside the Town of Viking who have an annual income above $20,000 (for single income) or $25,000 (for 2 or more incomes), may be required to pay mileage

FOOD BANK CHRISTMAS HAMPERS This program provides the less fortunate living in our service area with a hamper containing Christmas gifts and enough food to prepare a meal for the family during the holiday season. Both the Holden and Viking offices will accept self referrals or referrals made by a concerned citizen or service providers. When a referral is made on someone else’s behalf, our office will call to confirm that a hamper will be accepted, while maintaining the anonymity of the person making the referral. Donations of non-perishable food, new gift items and cash are gratefully received at either the Holden or Viking Office until December 15th when hampers begin to be put together. Recipients will be contacted with information about the date and time when hampers can be picked up. Deadline for registering is December 9th, 2019. If you or anyone you know would benefit by receiving a Christmas Hamper, please contact either the Viking/Beaver FCSS Viking Office at 336-4024 or the Holden Office at 688-3928. or download the following form and return it to either the Viking or Holden office before December 9th, 2019: Christmas Hamper Application 2019  

Trained volunteers can help low-income individuals and families with simple tax situations complete their income tax free of charge. Low-income guidelines are as follows: Family Size:                Maximum Income 1 person                          $25,000 2 persons                        $30,000 3 persons                        $32,500 4 persons                        $35,500 The Volunteer Program DOES NOT complete returns with income from:   Farming; Rental; Capital Gains; Deceased Person; Bankruptcies; Self Employed; Fishing or Interest exceeding $1,000. To find out more information regarding eligibility, or to book an appointment during the tax season please call the Viking/Beaver FCSS Viking Office at (780) 336-4024 or Holden Office at (780) 688-3928

Some of the family programs and events offered by the Viking/Beaver FCSS include: Rural Walk-in Parenting Workshops – eg. Triple P in partnership with Parent Link Family Fun Days Zoo 2 U (Both Viking and Holden) Farmers day events Health Fairs Stay & Play Parent Drop In Easter Extravaganza Activity Tables at Community Events Teddy Bear Picnics Keep checking back to our events tab to see any upcoming events. If you have any questions or want more information on any of these events please call our Viking/Beaver FCSS office at 780-336-4024.