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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
MONDAY MAY 11, 2020
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County Launches

County FCSS is still here for you! NeighbourLink Friendly


submitted Yellowhead County and a criminal record check (we have that Caller Program
paperwork for you). Supportive Listening: If you
Yellowhead County Family and Community are just needing someone to talk to for a short These are disconnecting times. That’s why
Support Services wants you to know that we're period of time, we are here for you as well. Call Yellowhead County is introducing the Friendly
continuing to support communities during this our office and we will put you through to someone Caller program—a way to keep people less isolated
extraordinary time. that you can speak with. and in touch.
The ongoing pandemic has changed the way Webinar Screenings with Parents: The Early The Friendly Caller program is a service wherein
Yellowhead County's Family and Community Childhood Coordinator is organizing webinars community volunteers or friendly callers provide
Support Services (FCSS) is working, but we are with parents focused on families with children regular check-ins with seniors or other Yellowhead
still available by phone and continue to offer aged 0 - 6. These screenings come from the County residents feeling the effects of isolation.
modified services and supports. Here are some of Neufeld Institute and cover a variety of topics, This program is a source of support and
Edson Optometry those services and supports. including the Power to Parent Series, Making companionship through informal phone calls.
Volunteers will be provided with some guides for
503 Main Street Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: Sense of Discipline, Relationship Matters: The having helpful, friendly conversations, as well as
Challenges of Parenting and Teaching Today's
(780) 600-0242 FCSS is still providing this service to individuals information and support resources, if needed. Phone
who meet the eligibility criteria, but paperwork Children, Making Sense of Counter Will, and calls will be approximately 15 minutes and set up
drop off has been modified to lower the risk of many others. Contact our Early Childhood
In Focus Eye Care exposure for the public and staff. If you have Coordinator to learn about these webinars and on a schedule that best meets the needs of the
5015 4 Ave income taxes that need to be prepared, please others that we can make available to you. resident.
If you would like a Friendly Caller to check-in
Open ⋅ Closes 5 p.m. · (780) 723-2700 contact the Wildwood office at 780-325-3782 to The FCSS program is also able to provide with you, please call the Yellowhead County Office
make arrangements for your taxes to be supports and guidance to non-profits and in Wildwood. We also encourage you to nominate
Henry Family Vision Care completed. individuals seeking volunteer opportunities at this someone who could benefit from this service. Staff
time. We are posting information, challenges, and
Service Referral and Navigation: Unsure where
5022 2 Ave to turn? Never used any government services mental health tips and tricks on the Yellowhead will complete a brief intake form to provide the best
Open ⋅ Closes 6 p.m. · (780) 725-9995 before and no idea where to start? We can help County Facebook page. Included in this online match Friendly Caller match for you.
Those interested in volunteering with the program,
you find where you need to go, and who you need programming is an opportunity to contribute to a and are aged 14+, are also invited to call our
Pearle Vision to speak with when looking for services related to community cookbook, weekly family challenge, Wildwood office. Volunteers will need to complete
503 Main Street provincial government programs, federal and a chance for children to contribute to a local an application package complete with a criminal
Closed ⋅ Opens 12 p.m. · (780) 723-6365 programs, and local services. We also support the storybook by drawing pictures about the featured record and vulnerable sector checks as well as an
provincial 2-1-1 line which anyone can call stories. orientation to the program.
FCSS is also developing plans to best provide
Social connection is valuable across the ages.
Edson Eye Clinic twenty-four hours a day to find social services that preventive social services to the communities of Regular conversations can reduce effects of
are available for whatever needs you may have.
4940 5 Ave NeighbourLink Friendly Caller Program: If you, Yellowhead County throughout the stages of the loneliness, anxiety and depression and overall
(780) 723-3666 or someone you know, is isolated or lonely, and pandemic. Our mission is to support communities enhance one’s well-being. During this extraordinary
would like to be matched with someone to do to come out of the pandemic stronger than ever. time, taking care and looking out for each other can
regular check-ins and a friendly chat, please You can contact the FCSS office at 780-325-3782. help us all get through.
contact our office and we can match you with a Family and Community Support Services is a Call Yellowhead County Family and Community
volunteer. Want to volunteer to make the friendly jointly funded program from the Government of Support Services to register for this service, to
calls? We provide you with training and will Alberta and municipalities. Its mandate is to volunteer, or if you have any questions: 780-325-
match you with a person. enhance the social well-being of individuals, 3782 or 1-800-814-3935.
All you need are some free minutes in the day, families and community through prevention. Thank you to Innisfail Family and Community
Support Services for sharing this program.

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