This page provides important links to programs and services across Fort McMurray.

Immigrant Settlement Services

YMCA runs this program in partnership with provincial and federal governments providing assistance to newcomers to integrate in Fort McMurray, programs offered include English Welcome to Canada classes are run at the YMCA on Hardin Street Building,Basement Floor every Wednesday from 1-3 pm, translation/interpreter services and free Notary services also available.

YMCA Address:

Hardin Street Building,Basement Floor 106B 9816 Hardin St., Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4K3. Contact: 780 743-2970

http://www.ymca.woodbuffalo.org/community-programs/immigrant-services.php

English Language and Citizenship Prep Courses

Keyano College runs several programs:

Write Break Volunteer Tutor Adult Literacy Program Contact: Jeannette Wanchuk at 780-791-8943 or jeannette.wanchuk@keyano.ca

LINC Program (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and Citizenship Exam Preparation Contact: Valorie Kenny, English@keyano.ca, 780-792-5706, http://keyano.ca/programs
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, testing for those interested in becoming Canadian Citizens. Go to www.paragontesting.ca to register.

Fort McMurray Public Library:

English Conversational Classes are run at the Fort McMurray Library at MacDonald Island Park.

Tuesday 10:30am-12:00pm, Wednesday 7:00pm-8.30pm Thursday’s 1.30pm-3:00pm.

http://www.fmpl.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=225&Itemid=216

Employment Services

Job search, resume development, employer connections, exposure courses (CSTS, OSSA, H2S Alive etc.), career counseling, training, employment related financial supports with confirmed employment (acquiring work boots, clothing for work, tools etc.) available at following locations:

Alberta Works-Main Floor Provincial Building Contact: 780-743-7164, http://humanservices.alberta.ca/financial-support/3171.html

YMCA Employment Link, 780-743-2970, http://www.ymca.woodbuffalo.org/community-programs/employment-link.php

CHOICES Employment Services, 780-791-3009,http://choicesfortmcmurray.ca/

Careers Next Generation (Registered Apprenticeship Program, COOP Program), 780-743-7150, http://nextgen.org/

Financial Supports

Income Support (Alberta Works/Alberta Human Services)- Must meet all eligibility criteria and provide all necessary documentation at assessment- Main floor provincial building, 780-743-7164,http://humanservices.alberta.ca/cnsat/Question1.aspx?QuestionSetId=18

– One time emergency assistance (eviction, utility disconnection, travel, prescriptions etc.)

– Ongoing financial supports due to documented medical issues (if ineligible for EI)

Income Support after hours emergency line 1-866-644-6995
Child Care Subsidy- Child and Family Services, 1-877-644-9992,http://humanservices.alberta.ca/financial-support/15104.html
Alberta Adult/Child Health Benefit (Blue Cross Coverage for low income Albertans),http://humanservices.alberta.ca/financial-support/2085.html

Housing

Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation (affordable housing, social housing, market value program, direct rent supplement program), 780-743-4140, http://www.wbhadc.ca/

Housing First Initiative (Community Plan on Homelessness-to assist those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by providing funded housing while transitioning the individual to employment):
- YMCA (Housing First for Immigrants) Contact: 780-743-2970,
- Salvation Army Contact:780-743-4135, http://www.salvationarmy.ca/
- McMan Youth and Family Community Services Association
- Contact :780-743-1110,
- CHOICES Contact:780-791-3009,
- Centre of Hope Contact: 780-743-3912,

Temporary Shelter Accommodations

Salvation Army: Emergency Men’s Shelter has 32 spaces where men can stay up to 21 days while they look for work. Once they are working they may be able to stay for a maximum of 90 days while they find other living arrangements, 780-743-4135, http://www.salvationarmy.ca/
Marshall House, Contact:780-715-1870
Stepping Stones (Youth Shelter), Contact: 780-790-2290, http://www.woodshomes.ca/fort-mcmurray.htm
The Fort McMurray Family Crisis Society- Unity House (Women’s Shelter), Contact:780-843-1190, http://www.fmmfcs.com/

Landlord and Tenant

Landlord/Tenant Advisory Office, Contact : 780-743-5000, http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/living_2227/Social-Support-Services/Landlord-and-Tenant-Advisory-Board/Landlord-and-Tenant-Advisory-Board-FAQs.ht

Mental health and Drug additions

Canadian Mental Health Association- advice, advocacy through support workers. Offers workshops including Adult Anger Management, Stress Management, Youth Anger Management. Contact Norah at famsupport@woodbuffalo.cmha.ab.ca
Kids and Drugs prevention program, Alberta Health Services Facilitator, carolyn.evancio@albertahealthservices.ca or call 780-714-5637

Alberta Human Services, offers advice, advocacy, counseling, assisting individuals in crisis, connecting to supports in the community, accessing addictions counseling and treatment, support for individuals with mental health issues, providing temporary financial assistance, http://humanservices.alberta.ca/
Mental Health Services (Northern Lights Hospital), Contact:780-743-6161, http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=saf&rid=1082329

Parenting

The Positive Parenting Program or Triple P is offered in conjunction with the HUB Family Resource Centres and the YMCA. Free individual private consultations are available by appointment. Contact 780-713-9150 for more information or to book an appointment.http://www.thehubfrc.ca/index.php/program-list/112-triple-p-positive-parenting-program

Multicultural Association is offering the Cross Cultural Parent Program for new Canadian parents.

Runs Friday and Saturday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the HUB on Franklin (downtown), http://www.multiculturefm.org/main/

Crisis management

Family Crisis Society: Penney Tilley is the early intervention coordinator at the Family Crisis Society. fcs.early.intervention@shaw.ca,
Contact:780-843-1190,http://www.fmmfcs.com/

Crisis Management Hotline Contact :1-800-779-5057

Violence and Bullying

Prevention of Family Violence &Bullying Council, Jen Vince j_vince@telus.net . 780-310-1818. http://www.familyviolencebullycouncil.com/index.php/about
Bullying Info Line 1-888-456-2323

Islamic Religious Counseling

Imam and Community affairs team members are available to assist people as required.Contact Markaz at: http://markazulislam.com/contact-us

Miscellaneous

Fort McMurray Food Bank Association, 780-743-1125, http://www.woodbuffalofoodbank.com/
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Social Services,http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/living_2227/Newcomers/Getting-Help-in-Wood-Buffalo/Social-Services.htm