A message from Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law on caring for mental health and available resources during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Previous video links
- Help Prevent the Spread (April 7, 2020)
- Lacombe County COVID-19 Update (March 24, 2020)
Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) opened up a toll-free helpline in addition to its mainline in order to support all Albertans, and especially those who are most vulnerable, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The poster below outlines how Albertans can contact (or help) AHC during this time.
Following months of meetings and negotiations, the Town of Blackfalds and Lacombe County are pleased to announce the recent signing of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) Master Agreement. This ICF will help the municipalities to plan and deliver shared programs and services effectively, efficiently and economically to the residents of both communities.
“Although the negotiation process was long, our respect for each other provided us with a better understanding of each other's unique challenges and perspectives,” said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law. “There is no question that this ICF agreement will serve both of our communities well.”
The Alberta Government is providing $30 million to municipalities, charitable and non-profit organizations to provide help to individuals, seniors, families and other vulnerable Albertans who are isolated or impacted by measures to contain COVID- 19.
Through grants from their local Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) in Edmonton and Calgary, and from Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) representing the remainder of the province, funding will be distributed to civil society organizations.
These organizations will support a range of services needed from at-home help for seniors, crisis and helplines, food security issues, emotional and mental health counselling or any other identified community issues.
FULL Info:
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CSS Guidelines Social Services Funding COVID 19 (March 2020
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Application Form:
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CSS COVID 19 funding request form (March 2020
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Lacombe County staff encourage you to Help Prevent the Spread this World Health Day (April 7, 2020)! We all have a role to play to prevent the spread of COVID-19, to save lives and to flatten the curve.
For additional tips and details, visit alberta.ca/covid19.
HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD (from Lacombe County)
