Seniors Supports

Family and Community Support Services of Canmore


Description
Provides support services to seniors.

Service offers:

  • support services to seniors 65 years and older

Includes:

  • Volunteer Driver Program - provides transportation for seniors to medical appointments in Calgary or Banff
  • volunteer snow shovelling
  • information on government benefits and how to access them
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Taxi Pass Program
  • assistance applying for curbside garbage and recycling collection
  • Cycling Without Age - volunteers pilot trishaws to keep seniors connected to their community

Affiliation: Partnered with Private Taxi Companies, and Town of Canmore Recycling and Waste Management
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to individuals:
  • 65 years and older
  • who are residents of Canmore
Age restrictions may be flexible for the Volunteer Driver Program, Curbside Collection, and Meals on Wheels. Income restrictions apply for the Taxi Pass Program and Snow Shovelling.
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
  • contact to book an appointment to register
Cycling Without Age trishaws are located at various sites throughout the town, so people must access based on where they live.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-678-7129
Web Site
http://www.canmore.ca
Email
msautner@canmore.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: Yes,

A fee of $50.00 for Volunteer Driver Program applies. Other services are free.




Fee Reduction: Yes,

Fee reduction is available. Contact for details.




Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
November 16, 2023
Address
902 7 Avenue
Canmore, AB, T1W 3K1
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.