Sylvan Lake

The WCC Community Support Coordinator can help you with accessing local resources and filling out forms.

Resources/forms include:

• Alberta Health Care
• Adult and Child Health Benefits
• AISH Applications
• Assisting with Appeals Processes
• Child Care Subsidy
• Child Tax Benefits
• CPP Disability Applications/Survivor
• Income Support Applications
• Personal Directives
• Power of Attorney
• Sylvan Lake Affordable Housing
• and many more!

Need a form commissioned? We've got you covered.

Contact us:

• 403 887 1137 Ext. 400
• By appointment only
• Free

Sylvan Link is a New Program Aimed at Helping Residents Financially While Supporting Local Businesses

The Sylvan Link Card is an initiative that contributes to the overall wellbeing of Sylvan Lake and area residents by providing low-income families and individuals access to a variety of services at a reduced rate.

Residents Information:

Qualified Link Card holders can receive discounts at participating businesses, increasing access to affordable transportation, recreation, programs, and other everyday essentials. To qualify, you must be within the below income requirements.

• Apply for a Sylvan Link Card

Business Information:

The Sylvan Link Card encourages local businesses to give back to the community by offering select discounts that support their business model. Although aimed to help residents, The Sylvan Link Card encourages card holders to shop locally – bringing in additional business, supporting Sylvan Lake and area businesses.

What could I offer?

• Discounts 5%,10%,20% Off
• Free beverage
• Reduced admission
• BOGO

Please consider becoming a part of this amazing program which provides our vulnerable residents with the opportunity to shop in their own town and feel like they are part of a community that truly cares about its neighbours.

• Apply: Sylvan Link Application for Businesses/Organizations

Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank  

Sylvan Lake Community Partners Association is a charity working together for a healthy, resilient community where all its members are valued. 

Find contact information for a variety of help in our community in the Community Resource Directory and Support Referrals Document.

Below is a list of supports:

Alberta Support Contact Centre

• Utility Disconnection. May be able to cover the cost for utility disconnections. The applicant must be able to provide a disconnection notice. All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Income Support. Monthly benefits for those people who no longer qualify for EI but are unable to find employment. Medical benefits are also available for those who qualify with a note from a doctor confirming the applicant is unable to work.
• 1 877 644 9992 OR after hours 1 866 644 5135

 

Wellness & Community Connections Centre

• 403 887 1137
• Housing assistance and one-on-one support.

 

Mercy Connect

• 403 887 8811
• Emergency fund. Must make appointment.

 

Furnishing Foundations

• 403 896 1061
• Free donated furniture.

 

Memorial Presbyterian Church

• 403 887 5702
• Love on a plate program.

 

Meals on Wheels

• 403 887 2555

 

Legal Services: Central Alberta Community Clinic

• 403 314 9129
• Intake by phone is required.

 

Alberta Law Line

• 1 866 845 3425
• Free legal information, referrals, and advice. Must meet eligibility requirements.

 

Legal Aid Alberta

• 403 340 5119
• Legal assistance for those who cannot afford a lawyer. Fees to be charged on a payment plan basis.

 

The Outreach Centre

• 403 347 2480
• Resources including domestic violence, grief support, suicide prevention.

 

Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter - CAWES

• 403 346 5643
• Text line | 1 403 506 0485

• The CARE-a-van assists local organizations, for profits, non-profits, and businesses to attend social, cultural, arts & recreation events (CARE)
• The CARE-a-van is not used for transportation of individuals and/or families for personal use, medical appointments, and/or personal events

About the van

• Maximum capacity of 22 persons not including the driver
• Space for up to four (4) wheelchairs, and an electric lift for access
• Seatbelts
• Fire extinguisher, basic first aid kit, an emergency kit, emergency response information kit, spare tire/tire change kit, extension cord, and roadside assistance kit
• The van is not equipped to carry ambulatory care equipment that cannot be locked in and secured (scooters, walkers, etc.)
• The vehicle cannot transport infants or children requiring child seats

How to book

1. Complete the CARE-a-van booking request form 
2. Schedule an appointment with the Transportation Administrator, 403 887 1137 Ext. 400 | Email 
3. Take the printed copy of your form to your appointment at the Wellness & Community Connections Centre, 4725 - 43 Street

4. Review and agree to the booking requirements below 

Care-a-van Booking Requirements

• Driver must be verified by the Transportation Administrator or designate 
• Valid Class 4 Driver’s License
• Criminal/Vulnerable Sector Checks indicating a negative record

• Current Driver’s Abstract indicating a negative record
• Registered with the Town of Sylvan Lake Volunteer Centre
  • To register, contact the Volunteer Coordinator, 403 887 1137 Ext. 433, or email

For profits and businesses

• $65.00 per hour not to exceed 8 hours per day billing for a total of $490.00 per full day rental, plus $0.40 per kilometre

Non-profit groups

• $47.50 per hour not to exceed 8 hours per day billing to a total of $350.00 per full day rental, plus $0.20 per kilometre

Gas: all users

• A full tank of gas at the time of pick-up, with the user group responsible to return with a full tank
• If the group fails to fill the tank, a charge is applied (cost to fill the tank + an extra $0.05 per litre)

Deposit: all users

• 3 hour minimum deposit required at time of booking
• Deposit is refundable if more than 24 hours' notice is given for cancellation

Thank you to our amazing CARE-a-van sponsors!

• Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake, $10,000

We have a variety of sponsorship levels.

Major sponsor $30,000

• Your organization's name and logo on:
  • The bus side banner 
  • All CARE-a-van promotional materials, including Town website and social media
• $10,000 per year, for a three year commitment an overall funding commitment of $30,000

$10,000+

• Your organization's name and logo on:
  • Outside back of bus, approximately 12” x 12” 

  • All Care-a-van Town promotional materials and website, plus included on social media where possible

$5,000 - $9,999 

• Your organization's name and logo on:
  • Outside back of bus, approximately 8” x 8” 

  • All Care-a-van Town promotional materials and website, plus included on social media where possible

$1,000 - $4,999 

• Your organization's name on:
  • Inside back of bus, 2” high 
  • All Care-a-van Town promotional materials and website, plus included on social media where possible
    

$2,775 Sponsor a Seat

• Your organization's name and logo on:
  • Inside wall of bus next to sponsored seat 
  • All Care-a-van Town promotional materials and website, plus included on social media where possible

$1 - $999

• Your organization's name on all Care-a-van Town promotional materials and website, plus included on social media where possible