Taproot Community Support Services
Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) is a CARF-accredited, employee-owned Canadian social services organization providing a range of disability and community support services, including supports for people with diverse abilities, family and community supports, specialized mental health and trauma services, acquired brain injury (ABI) services, Family Resource Centres, and Indigenous culturally-based programs (Spirit of Our Youth). Taproot operates in communities across Alberta, including Fort McMurray.
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NEAFAN — North East Alberta FASD Network
NEAFAN (North East Alberta Fetal Alcohol Network) is one of twelve FASD Service Networks in Alberta, set up to enhance FASD services and supports for those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their caregivers. NEAFAN operates within the Wood Buffalo Municipal Area including Fort McMurray and surrounding communities.
Wood Buffalo Housing & Development Corporation
Wood Buffalo Housing & Development Corporation (WBH) is a not-for-profit organization that has provided safe, affordable housing in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo since 2001. It offers programs for every level of housing need, including rent subsidy and community housing, near-market rentals, and seniors housing, including accessible units.
Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Autism RMWB)
The Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Autism RMWB) is a local, community-based organization in Fort McMurray that creates an inclusive community through programs supporting autistic individuals and all those living with neurodiversity and disabilities, and supports their families across their lifespan. This is the local Wood Buffalo organization and is distinct from the national Autism Society Canada.
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