Have you received services from the Okotoks Family Resource Centre this past year? We’d love to hear from you. Take a brief survey about your experience.
Are you new to the community or looking for information about what community resources and social services are available locally? Our friendly staff at the Okotoks Family Resource Centre can help you problem-solve, and will connect you with the right supports for financial challenges, coping difficulties, medical and dental services, grief, addictions, family issues, support groups and more.
Find us at 11 Cimarron Common (inside the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre)
The Okotoks Family Resource Centre (OFRC) builds a healthy community by improving access to social services and community resources. OFRC serves residents from Okotoks and surrounding areas, including Black Diamond, Turner Valley and the Foothills County.
Our qualified staff provide confidential assessments to help residents understand their options, navigate the system, get connected with appropriate resources, and develop a plan that works for them. With good information, residents can access services they need.
To relieve stress and restore hope for members of the community by providing information and making connections to programs and services.
Are you unsure about whether the service you are looking for is available in our community? Staff will provide information about where and how to access programs and services. With the right resources and information, residents can flourish!
Services are provided by telephone, email and appointments.
Common questions include:
Staff are very aware of local resources and will respond to all inquiries.
You can also find resources and information in the Okotoks Community Resource Guide
Occasionally families experience difficulties that are beyond their control, and today’s economy has created enormous financial stress for some local residents. Families and residents with unexpected financial crises may receive limited financial help or supplies from a fund at the Centre. The Centre can also help direct residents to other community programs that may provide additional financial assistance.
Assistance is usually provided on a one-time basis and is available for residents who are not eligible for government financial assistance programs. Resource Centre coordinators meet with families requesting help to determine needs. Referrals are made as necessary.
We offer income-based programs and support to residents who require financial assistance. Refer to the low-income guidelines below and contact us to discuss your eligibility for the following programs:
To be eligible for financial support programs, you must live in the Town of Okotoks, Turner Valley, Black Diamond or the MD of Foothills and meet the income guidelines below. These income guidelines apply for the Recreation Fee Assistance and School Supply programs.
Family Size | Max Qualifying NET Income** |
1 person | $25,000 |
2 persons | $31,1000 |
3 persons | $38,200 |
4 persons | $46,400 |
5 persons | $52,600 |
6 persons | $59,400 |
7 persons | $66,100 |
For more than 7 persons, for each additional person add: $6,723
** Income includes child support payments received
Note: Individual circumstances may be considered for exceptions to these guidelines.
To make a donation to any of our programs, please contact the Okotoks Family Resource Centre. A few of the most helpful programs any community member can donate to include:
| Recreation Fee Assistance | The Recreation Fee Assistance program is funded by grants and donations, and offers a subsidy intended to make recreation more affordable for local residents. Learn more |
| Emergency Assistance | Limited amounts of assistance for groceries and/or gas may be available to residents in immediate need, while other supports are put in place. |
All financial assistance programs are funded solely through grants and donations from community residents, and they can only operate with the support of the community.
Please consider helping out by making a tax-deductible donation. 100% of your contribution stays right within our community and will directly benefit an appreciative family, senior or child here. A sincere thanks to the continued generosity of this community and willingness to assist those in need.
Special thanks for our Funding Partners:
