Wood Buffalo Wellness Society - Tawâw/Community Services

06/18/2026

At Tawâw, connection matters.

From shared meals to daily morning meetings, creating a sense of belonging and community plays a major role in helping people stabilize, heal, and move forward.

Sometimes the smallest moments create the biggest changes. 💛

For more information about our programs & services 👉 woodbuffalowellnesssociety.com

06/18/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Month

Mental health matters for everyone. This month, let's encourage the men in our lives to speak openly, seek support when needed, and check in on one another. Strength isn't about carrying everything alone. It's about knowing when to reach out.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Connecting with a trusted friend, family member, Elder, healthcare provider, or community support service can be an important first step.

06/15/2026

Homelessness, mental health, and addiction are deeply connected.

If you only address one, the cycle continues.

Tawâw works because it brings everything together, housing, healthcare, and support, in one place.

That’s what creates real, lasting change.
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06/12/2026

Supporting individuals with complex needs requires more than one service or one organization.

Real progress happens when healthcare, mental health, housing, and community support work together in a coordinated way.

For more information about our programs & services 👉 woodbuffalowellnesssociety.com

06/10/2026

Not sure where to start?
Need a ride to detox or treatment?
Wondering how to apply or what steps to take next?

If any of these question apply to you or a loved one, we may be able to help!

📞 Call us at 780-531-0113
📧 Email [email protected]

Through our Addictions Outreach Program for vulnerable populations, we can help with:

✔️ Navigating the treatment system
✔️ Getting to addiction & mental health appointments
✔️ Referrals to appropriate agencies
✔️ Finding treatment centres
✔️ Harm reduction supplies
✔️ Connecting to Peer Support programs
✔️ Rural community outreach
✔️ Naloxone education & supplies

You don’t have to do this alone. Reach out today, we will walk alongside you every step of the way.

06/09/2026

The success of Tawâw is sparking conversations across the country.

Other communities are looking at this model and asking:
“How can we bring this here?”

We’re proud to share what we’ve learned and help create solutions beyond our region.

Creating a Community of Safety, Health and Hope. Wood Buffalo Wellness Society is a non-profit organization providing residential therapeutic treatment and Housing First Case Management solutions to individuals and families facing addiction and homelessness.

06/08/2026

A huge thank you to artist Jesse Gouchey and Theresa from the RMWB for spending their Saturday afternoon with our Tawâw residents creating custom shirts together.

More than just an art project, this was an opportunity for creativity, connection, and self-expression. Activities like these help build confidence, strengthen community, and encourage healing while creating a sense of pride and belonging.

Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and heart with our community. The impact of moments like these reaches far beyond the paint and fabric.

06/06/2026

Behind every success story is a person rebuilding their life, reconnecting with support, and finding stability again.

We’re proud of the progress being made every day through partnerships, community collaboration, and the work happening inside Tawâw. 💛

For more information about our programs & services 👉 woodbuffalowellnesssociety.com

06/03/2026

Across Canada, communities continue to face rising challenges related to homelessness, mental health, and addiction.

These issues are deeply connected — and they require solutions that address them together.

Tawâw is one example of what that solution can look like.

06/01/2026

Indigenous History Month is a time to reflect, learn, and honour the stories, strength, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples across this land.

Long before borders and written records, Indigenous communities carried knowledge through oral teachings, ceremony, language, and connection to the land. Those teachings continue today through generations of resilience, culture, and community.

As we recognize Indigenous History Month, we encourage everyone to listen, learn, and walk forward with respect and understanding.

Every story matters. Every teaching matters. Every generation matters. 🧡