Alberta Health Services – North Zone
- 505 Sakitawaw Trail S, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 4P3
- 780-791-2525
Non-residential, day treatment programs for people who have substance use or gambling problems., , Structured Day Counselling Programs for clients who have substance use or gambling problems.,
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group counselling
individual counselling
family counselling
recreation
anger management
recovery management
gender specific addiction issues
education
culturally specific groups
, , Key Provider: addiction counsellors, family counsellors, recreation therapists
Safe Community Wood Buffalo
- 1 CA Knight Way, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 5C5
- 780-743-0006
Provides a program for youth which focuses on the concepts related to choices and consequences., , Service offers:,
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a full day session addressing youth risk-taking, the use of alcohol, and examining the realities and impact of drinking and driving
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meeting injury survivors
listening to health care workers describe the journey of a trauma patient
listening to facts about brain and spinal cord injuries
, , Affiliation: Partnered with Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Victim Services, local schools, a variety of community volunteers, Healthcare Centre staff, and Health Promotion Services staff.
Northreach Society
- 1 CA Knight Way, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 5C5
- 780-791-3391
Provides educational presentations on human immunodeficiency virus / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV / AIDS)., , Service offers:,
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Naloxone Kits provided free of charge
educational presentations that can be customized to meet the target audience
free safer sex supplies
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, Topics may include:,
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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Hepatitis C
sexually transmitted infections (STI)
harm reduction
gender diversity
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, Types of presentations may vary depending on location.
Northreach Society
- 1 CA Knight Way, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 5C5
- 780-791-3391
Provides confidential and free access to clean injection supplies, inhalation supplies, and needle disposal., , Service offers:,
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confidential and free access to clean injection supplies, inhalation supplies, and needle disposal
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alcohol swabs
steri-cups
sterile water
citric
ties
filters
Alberta Health Services – North Zone
- 339 Powder Drive, Fort McMurray, AB, T9K 0M4
- 1-877-303-2642
Community Addiction and Mental Health services are available to individuals across their lifespan dealing with symptoms of mental illness and / or having issues with substance use., , The focus of intervention is short term recovery. Clinicians help clients generate achievable goals for stabilization and change. Parental involvement is expected for children / youth unless a client is assessed as a mature minor. Services are available for children, youth, adults and older adults with addiction and / or mental health concerns. Clinicians work with individuals and families to identify goals of treatment as they relate to their moderate to severe addiction and / or mental health concerns. Addiction Services (clients with alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and / or other drug concerns) may include:,
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assessment
treatment
referrals to treatment centres
short-term outpatient treatment services (includes individual, family and / or group counselling)
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, Mental Health Services may include:,
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assessment
treatment / outpatient services (includes individual, family and / or group counselling)
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, Services may vary by location. Please call for more information., , Key Provider: addictions counsellors, social workers, registered nurses (RNs), mental health therapists
Alberta Health Services – North Zone
- 339 Powder Drive, Fort McMurray, AB, T9K 0M4
- 780-788-1556
Focuses on reducing barriers for vulnerable people seeking health and medical support., , Comprises of a healthcare team is delivering a wide range of services to homeless individuals. This voluntary outpatient program is for clients that choose to not to access traditional health services. The Street Connect team is catered to clients experiencing substance use and / or mental health issues. The main goals are harm reduction and wellness. The team will work to provide many services including:,
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support for mental health
addictions
primary care
sexual health education
self-harm reduction
pregnancy testing
, , Key Provider: indigenous liaisons, nurse practitioners (NPs), recovery workers, registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs)