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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) — Wood Buffalo Region

CMHA Alberta Wood Buffalo Region is the local Fort McMurray branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. It provides mental health services and facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health, promoting community integration, resilience, and recovery from mental illness and addictions. This is the local Wood Buffalo service and is distinct from the national CMHA resource.

Fort McMurray, Alberta Most programs are free; Recovery College courses are free.
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Contact & details

Office hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm. 24-hour crisis line (SOS): 780-743-4357 or 1-800-565-3801.

Address

111-8530 Manning Ave, Fort McMurray, AB

Service area

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Cost

Most programs are free; Recovery College courses are free.

Services offered

Caregiver Connections (peer support for parents and caregivers of those with a mental health and/or addiction concern); Recovery College (free courses to develop resourcefulness); community system navigation; and mental wellness programs and events.

Who is eligible

People in the Wood Buffalo region experiencing mental health or addiction concerns, and their families and caregivers.

Age groups served

Adults (18–64)

Disability types served

mental_health

Nearby organizations

Healthcare

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.

Fort McMurray, AB
Network services; contact NEAFAN for program details.
Transportation

RMWB Specialized Transit

RMWB Specialized Transit (formerly SMART Bus — Special Mobility Assistance Required Transportation) is the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's application-based, curb-to-curb shared transit service for eligible residents with mobility challenges who are unable to use conventional transit. It is now part of the RMWB Transit On Demand platform but remains a distinct, eligibility-gated program. It is not the same as the general Transit On Demand service.

Fort McMurray, AB
Cash fare $2.25 per ride; 10 rides $21.25; 20 rides $42.25; one-way to Anzac or Janvier $14.00.
Housing

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.

Fort McMurray, AB
Rent-geared-to-income/subsidized for eligible households; near-market rentals at listed rates.
Last verified August 18, 2026

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