Company Description

What does FCSS do?In brief, Clearwater Regional Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)... 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
and    provide supports that help sustain people as active participants in the community.Understanding FCSS - Chapter 1Understanding FCSS - Chapter 2The FCSS StoryThe provincial FCSS Program Handbook and Family and Community Support Services Act are available on the Alberta Human Services website.Under FCSS, communities design and deliver social programs that are preventive in nature to promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families and communities. The programs depend on community resources, often involving volunteers in management and delivery.The FCSS philosophy is based on a belief that self-help contributes to a sense of integrity, self-worth and independence. The programs developed are intended to help individuals in their community to adopt healthy lifestyles, thereby improving the quality of life and building the capacity to prevent and/or deal with crisis situations should they arise. 2024 Community Grant ApplicationGrant application deadlines are January 1, March 1, May 1, and October 1, 2024. For more information about funding document, and samples, please visit the Town of Rocky Mountain House FCSS website.Clearwater Regional Social Needs AssessmentA Social Needs Assessment was carried out in an effort to determine the social needs of residents in the Clearwater Region.  This assessment involved the development of a community profile, a review of key documents, and the collection of data through a comprehensive engagement process consisting of resident surveys and in-depth interviews.  The information assembled during this assessment was summarized into findings and key themes and twelve priority areas. Click here to view the report.Seniors Social Needs AssessmentFunded through an Aging Well in Place grant from the Government of Alberta, the assessment looked at what social program are in place for seniors in the community and what improvements are necessary to better understand the needs of seniors in the community. Click here to view the report.Question or Inquiries?Please contact:Andrea HardyLinsey NicholsonClearwater Regional FCSS Manager403-847-5270fcssmanager@rockymtnhouse.comOffice Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pmFCSS Program & Volunteer Coordinator403-847-5270fcsscoordinator@rockymtnhouse.comOffice Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pmVolunteer OpportunitiesClearwater Regional FCSS maintains a database of volunteers and volunteer opportunities. To get involved, please complete a volunteer application form and return it to fcsscoordinator@rockymtnhouse.com. For more information, please visit Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta.Indigenous Services:Aboriginal Head Start Program  •  403-845-2788Child WelfareO’Chiese Child Welfare Program •  (403) 989-3949  •  (403) 989-2294(Fax)Sunchild Child Welfare Program•  (403) 989-3956  •  (403) 989-3955   •  (403) 989-2533(Fax) First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health CanadaContact: Dawnna-Lee Nielson, RMH  •  403-845-3660  •  403-844-7855Bighorn • 403-721-2262Sunchild • 403-989-3962O'Chiese • 403-989-3900Service: Community and Public Health services to First Nations peoples. Metis Urban HousingContact: Pat Holdner  •  403-845-7077 • 403-846-1204 (C)5840 - 60 Ave, Rocky Mountain House, ABService: Aboriginal Housing.Hours: First and last week of the month 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. otherwise call cell between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.NADAP - National Native Addictions Drug Abuse ProgramContact: Cuisine Strawberry, O’Chiese   •  (403) 989-3900Mavis Redcalf, NADAP Director, Sunchild  •  (403) 989-3962Jason Hunter, Bighorn Wesley First Nations  • (403)  721-2262Service: Counselling and Treatment Referral.Native Counselling ServiceContact: Ruby Marshall, Court Worker  •  (403) 347-4377Service: Provides information on family law, court procedures and child welfare matters. This service is free of charge.E-mail: reddeer@ncsa.caO’Chiese Daycare  Contact:  (403) 989-3666                                                                                                                                        Reserve Health CentreBighorn Health Centre • 403-721-2262Sunchild Health Centre  •  (403) 989-3962O’Chiese Health Centre  •  (403) 989-3900Service: Centres provide nursing services, medical transportation, support services, dental services, health and medical resources.Rocky Aboriginal Employment Services Contact:   Office 403-845-6405 • Fax 403-845-6473Address: Unit A, 5013 - 50 Street, RMH, AB, T4T 1A9Service: Provide employment information and support for Aboriginal persons seeking employment training. Funded by Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry and Service Canada. Asokewin Friendship Centre (formerly known as Rocky Native Friendship Centre)  •  403-845-2788  •  403-845-3093(Fax)4917 - 52nd St., Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1B4Programs  Aboriginal Head Start - Donna SchroederAddictions Counsellor - Darlene HoschkaService: Support for urban Aboriginal families. Provides parenting and other identified workshops. Community Activities and EventsSee listing under Cultural and Historic Organizations Sunchild Daycare                                                                                                                                                 Contact: (403) 989-2467Service: Provides childcare for infants - 6 years olds.Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunchild First NationContact: Gerry Laslo • 403-989-3740Box 747, Rocky Mtn. House, AB T4T 1A5Sunchild Headstart Program                                                                                                                                 Contact: (403) 989-3909 Sunchild Social ServicesContact: (403) 989-3787 Yellow Head Community Corrections  •   (403) 989-2550Contact: Pricilla Sharpe/Shirley Counselling & Addictions ServicesAADAC  •  1-866-332-2322Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse CommissionCall the toll-free number for appointments in Rocky Mountain House.Alcohol and Drug Abuse  •  403-845-2788  •  403-845-3093(F)AADAC fundedService: Counselling available to anyone with or involved with addiction problems. Individual, group and family counselling available with referrals to treatment centers. No appointment necessary.Burden Bearers Counselling Centre •  403-804-8589Contact: Mari Lee AyersLocation: Box 1989, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 GOEL Counselling Services  •  403-845-2033Contact: Richard Lemmon, Counselling Specialist C.A.P.P.E.Service: Solution focused counselling offered to individuals and families
marriage and couple relationships
grief and loss
family violence, anger management, critical incident stress management, post traumatic stress and addictions.Location: West County Family Services, 4934 - 50th St., Rocky Mtn. House National Native Addictions Drug Abuse Program (NADAP) – Counselling and Treatment ReferralContact: Cuisine Strawberry, O’Chiese   •  (403) 989-3943Mavis Redcalf, Sunchild  •  (403) 989-3962Jason Hunter, Big Horn  •  (403) 721-2262                                                                                                                  Rocky Mental Health ClinicContact:Resolutions   Contact: Service: Psychological assessment, psychotherapy, EMD/R.Hours: By appt.