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Family and Community Support Services - Town of Drayton Valley

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Government<br />

<strong>Services</strong><br />

Government <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong>fer many programs <strong>and</strong> services. For information on local,<br />

provincial, or federal resources, contact the appropriate <strong>of</strong>fice listed below.<br />

Looking for a Service Canada Outlet in <strong>Drayton</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>?<br />

• Passport Application Forms<br />

• Apply for EI – Employment Insurance<br />

• Federal Forms <strong>and</strong> Resources<br />

Available at the Pembina Educational Consortium 780-542-5400<br />

R.I.T.E. Line – Regional Information Telephone Enquiry 310-0000<br />

Provides information <strong>and</strong> referral to provincial government services <strong>and</strong> toll-free dialog<br />

assistance to Alberta Government departments.<br />

Serving Alberta<br />

Alberta Employment <strong>and</strong> Immigration (on-going benefits) 780-542-3134<br />

2 nd Floor, Provincial Building<br />

5136 – 51 Avenue, <strong>Drayton</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>, Alberta<br />

Serving <strong>Drayton</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>and</strong> Area<br />

Child Tax Benefit (Income Security Programs) 1-800-387-1193<br />

The Canada Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to<br />

help them with the cost <strong>of</strong> raising children under age 18.<br />

Serving Alberta<br />

Law Help Line 1-866-845-3425<br />

The Alberta Law Line is a program <strong>of</strong> Legal Aid Alberta that provides free legal<br />

information, referrals, <strong>and</strong> advice* to Albertans over the phone. All calls are confidential.<br />

*Legal advice is only available to callers who qualify based on LAA’s financial eligibility guidelines the nature <strong>of</strong> their<br />

legal problem.<br />

Law Society <strong>of</strong> Alberta 1-800-661-9003<br />

The Lawyer Referral Service is a program operated by the Law Society to assist people<br />

in finding a lawyer who will provide them with the legal services they require. It is an<br />

information service <strong>and</strong> is not connected with Legal Aid - nor does it provide any form <strong>of</strong><br />

financially subsidized legal service.<br />

Legal Aid Alberta 780-361-1331<br />

Legal Aid Alberta provides legal services at a reduced cost to those who are unable to<br />

obtain a lawyer from their own resources. Matters include adult <strong>and</strong> youth criminal<br />

charges, child welfare matters, <strong>and</strong> family law. Coverage is based on eligibility. Provides<br />

referrals for those who do not qualify.<br />

Serving Alberta<br />

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