Canadian Mental Health Association - Karen MacMillan, Executive Director
302-10011 Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K7
Work (780) 743-1053 Fax (780) 743-0959
ccentre@telusplanet.net
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) holds to the vision of “mentally healthy people in a healthy society”. We strive to promote the mental health of all the residents of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region as well as provide support for those living with mental illness.
Canadian Paraplegic Association - Heather Thomas, Regional Services Coordinator
Wood Buffalo Community Villiage, Fort McMurray, AB
Work (780) 838-3901
heather.thomas@cpa-ab.org
The mission of the Canadian Paraplegic Association is to assist persons with a spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self reliance and full community participation. Our goal is to reach 100% of people living with a spinal cord injury.
CNIB - Bonnie Beattie, Asst. Director of Services
12010 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, AB T5K 0P3
Work (780) 488-4871 Fax (780) 482-0017
bonnie.beattie@cnib.ca
CNIB is a nationwide, community based, registered charity committed to research, public education and vision health for all Canadians. CNIB provides the services and support necessary for people to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss. CNIB is active in every region of the country, with staff and volunteers working in the offices and often travelling to provide support to people in their homes and in rural communities.
Wood Buffalo HIV & AIDS Society - Daven Seebarran, Executive Director
204-10011 Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K7
wbhas@telus.net
Wood Buffalo HIV & AIDS Societies mission is to promote public awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS without prejudice; thus encouraging and involving the community in prevention strategies and supporting people infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. Currently WBHAS offers a variety of programs and services that addresses the escalating rates of HIV, AIDS and now an increasing number of Hepatitis C cases. We provide programs that address the social determinants of health which may result in people becoming infected with HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C.
The United Way helps fund the Community Education program, which has been in existence for several years. This program helps lift barriers, and allows easier access to information and services.
