To prevent crisis, individuals and communities need support, guidance, education, encouragement, opportunities and intervention strategies.
The cost of counselling can pose a barrier for many, but the County is working to minimize this barrier by partially offsetting the cost of preventative counselling services.
Lac Ste. Anne County is pleased to offer a subsidy to eligible individuals, couples or families in the region who find themselves struggling to afford the cost of short-term preventative counselling services. Those who meet specific income thresholds may be eligible for this subsidy. Through this program, a local counselling agency is contracted to provide the counselling services.
Some municipalities with Lac Ste. Anne County's borders have partnered with the County to offer this program to their residents. Contact the County to see if the program is offered in your community.
To qualify for a counselling subsidy, you must:
Once approved, your fees will range from $20 to $60 per session. Individuals and families are approved for up to six sessions.
Part of your agreement to access the County's Preventative Counselling Subsidy program involves completing a short questionnaire after your fifth counselling session.
The provincial government measures data for programs subsidized by provincial FCSS funding. Your private information and counselling session details are not pertinent to this survey and will not be shared or otherwise disclosed.
To get started, please click below to download a Client Subsidy Request Form. Drop off your completed form at the County Administration Office located at 56521 Range Road 65 (one mile east of Sangudo), or mail it to the attention of Lac Ste. Anne County Community Services, PO Box 219 Sangudo, Alberta T0E 2A0.
For more details on the program, please contact Community Services Coordinator Taryn Monteith at 780.785.3411 (toll-free 1.866.880.5722) or email recreationFCSS (@) LSAC.ca.
Clients who are Lac Ste. Anne County residents are permitted a maximum of six (6) sessions per year. Counselling sessions must be preventative in nature. Clients of the program will pay their portion of the fees to the service provider directly. Please consult the following table to determine the subsidy amount you may qualify for.
APPLICANT INCOME | COUNTY PORTION | CLIENT PORTION |
|---|---|---|
Up to $50,000 | $120 per session | $0 per session |
$50,000 - $65,000 | $100 per session | $20 per session |
$65,000 - $80,000 | $80 per session | $40 per session |
$80,000 - $95,000 | $60 per session | $60 per session |
More than $95,000 | $0 per session | $120 per session |
