General Family Counselling
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 – […]
Youth Programs
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 […]
Seniors Grant Assistance
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 […]
Meals on Wheels
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, […]
Home Help
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 […]
Christmas Hampers
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. […]
Volunteer Income Tax Program
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 […]
Family Programs & Events
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 […]
Viking & Holden Area Food Bank
If you are in need of a food bank and live in the Kinsella, Viking, Bruce, Holden or East Beaver County areas please contact our office at 780-336-4024 by Tuesday’s at 4:00pm to receive a hamper on the following Wednesday. Hampers can be picked up at the Viking United Church between 11:00am and 12:00pm. If […]