What is Stettler Community Support Services?
The SCSC is a local resource hub that highlights the programs and services to residence of Stettler and surrounding area. It provides further information about the Crisis Aid Program, Medical Driver program, Counselling and financial education. SCSC assists individuals in building independence and stability and how to maintain it. They help to connect community members with practical help, guidance and local programs with ease.
Programs & Services
The Medical Driver Program has been a vital program to our community offered through SCSC for individuals unable to find transportation to nearby cities for medical appointments. If you are interested in becoming a driver or want to learn more about the program, please contact us at (403) 742-2337. We are currently recruiting drivers to ensure this program can continue.
Rent Smart is an educational initiative designed to give both tenants and landlords the knowledge and tools needed for successful rental experience. It helps to build stronger tenant-landlord relationships, supports housing stability, and works to prevent evictions.
The financial literacy program that we offer is an educational program that teaches people how to efficiently and effectively manage their money. Our program covers a range of topics including budgeting, saving, debt management, banking, credit, investing, taxes and financial planning.
At SCSC, we understand that navigating the pain of losing a loved one can be overwhelming. That's why we offer free grief and loss counselling to individuals and families in need of support. Our trained grief and loss counsellors provide a safe, compassionate space to help you process your emotions, find healing, and begin to rebuild. You don't have to face this journey alone - our services are here for you, free of charge, when you need them most.
Community Programs
The Crisis Aid Program is a non profit organization founded in 2013 and was originally known as the Stettler Emergency Relief Fund. This program is funded 100% by donations raised within the community and receives no government funding at all.​ A crisis is a broad variety of situations in which an individual or family cannot meet a basic necessity, cannot maintain a reserved living condition, or meet essential medical needs.​ We are a last resort financial assistance program. We may be able to assist with one-time funding for temporary or permanent accommodations, medical trips, prescriptions, utility arrears, employment related expenses, etc.​ We offer basic budgeting to help with sustainability as well as direction towards other necessary resources.
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For more information please visit https://www.stettlercrisisaid.com/
