LINK Services and Groups

“If we think about ourselves as a tree, we can imagine the idea that as we grow, we gain more experience, which adds rings to our trunk. This trunk represents our emotional self, while the roots of our tree portray our physical self that grounds us to the earth. The branches indicate our intellectual selves, showing that as we learn, we reach out further into the world. We should understand ourselves as this essential part of life, because when we work as a community, we can support life and provide a home and for everything and everyone around us.”

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LINK Services

The primary goals of LINK Services are to support older adults in their ability to age well in their homes, increase their utilization of services and resources, and promote connections to the community. This can involve working in collaboration with professionals to support seamless access to services or doing one-on-one appointments with the LINK Worker. Our services are primarily for adults aged 55+ who are living in the Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek areas. Meetings with the LINK Worker are client-focused and empowering, helping individuals feel more secure, independent, and supported in their lives.

Services can include navigation and referrals to:

• housing

• food security

• healthcare

• transportation

• social/recreational supports

• financial/legal services

• mental health support

• and much more

LINK Groups

LINK Groups provide a space for open discussion, fun and interactive educational material, and social networking for participants to become more connected to their community and themselves.  Each group can be tailored to public and individual needs and vary in length and duration.

Current LINK Groups are:

• Coffee Chat Groups

• Building Healthy Relationships As We Age

Watch our website to learn more about new and upcoming groups, or contact LINKintake@LFSfamily.ca for more info.

Eligibility and Cost

LINK Services are available to:

• Adults 55+ living in the service area

• Organizations that serve seniors

• Professionals wanting social prescribing support

• Caregivers or support workers wanting to learn about resources for older adults in their care

These services are available at no cost to the individual, professional, or organization.

Contact Info

If you are interested in booking individual appointments or joining groups, please email LINKintake@LFSfamily.ca.

If you are a professional or senior-serving organization wanting more information about programs and services, please email KHolz@LFSfamily.ca.

Locations:
• 1098 3rd Avenue North in Lethbridge
• Pincher Creek district
• Crowsnest Pass district

Office Phone: 403-327-5724

Office Hours

Pincher Creek: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10 am to 3 pm

Crowsnest Pass: Mondays from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm

Lethbridge: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, outside Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass hours

Closed Statutory Holidays

Note: hours for each location may be flexible

In partnership with the
Senior Community Services Partnership

Contact: LINK Worker
Email: LINKintake@LFSfamily.ca
Phone: 403-327-5724

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