Community Support & Resources

Bentley Community Services Office

Located in the Bentley Care Centre, use west entrance next to the bay door. Appts recommended.
4834 – 52 Avenue, Box 179, Bentley, AB T0C 0J0
Phone: (403) 748-2160
Email: community@townofbentley.ca
Department Manager: Barb Carson

Financial Contract Partners:

Family & Community Supports Services (FCSS) Provincial and Municipal Program
Lacombe County FCSS
Summer Village of Gull Lake FCSS

Family Resource Network

Bentley and area is serviced by the Lacombe Family Resource Network for service for families with youth 0-18 years. Local outreach activities may occur in addition to their regular programming. Follow their Facebook Page for more information.

The Community Services Office is a department of the Town of Bentley, operating under the mandate of Family & Community Support Services (FCSS). The Office receives 80% of its funding from the Province of Alberta. Information on the Family & Community Support Services mandate and guidelines can be found on the Associations website at www.fcssaa.org

When available, additional service contracts may be entered into to better provide services to the citizens of Bentley, at the discretion of Administration and Council. Current funding partners for special projects and services include Lacombe County and the Summer Village of Gull Lake.

FCSS does not engage in crisis intervention directly, but may assist through referrals to appropriate agencies; proudly working with community stakeholders and citizens to identify areas of early intervention and prevention opportunities, and to work towards enhancing programming in these areas as resources allow.

FCSS activities include:

Bentley Boutique

A clothing recycling project where clothes are accepted in “gently used” condition. The Boutique is managed by volunteers and clothes are offered at no charge, the currency is a smile!  Donations are gratefully accepted.   Hours are Tuesdays/Thursdays 9-12 and 1-3.  Hours may change due to volunteer availability.  Follow on FB

Community Development

Community Services may partner with community groups and organizations for special events, educational opportunities, and other endeavours that promote community wellness and/or enhancement.

Information Referrals

Community Services endeavours to have the latest contact information for Government assistance programs, social programs, and local and external services. Where they do not have the information, Community Services may be able to assist researching solutions and/or contacts.

Life Skills for Youth

Working in partnership with community service providers and organizations, Community Services researches and coordinates programs which may be brought to the community to enhance the life skills of Bentley youth and/or educational speakers for the staff. Programs include: Home Safe, Babysitting Course, Empowerment Speakers, and Little Chefs

Playgroups and Family Services

Stay & Play runs Sept to Dec & Jan to May on Fridays in the basement of Town Office.  Follow FB Community Services Town Of Bentley for information, or check the newsletter.

Music & Literacy – pilot program starts Mondays, January 8th/24 to June in the basement of Town Office