Alberta Community Togetherness Society
About Us
Alberta Community Togetherness Society, ACTS for short, is a non-profit organization that seeks to support Black, Indigenous and racialized youths in Alberta by improving their socio-economic status and health outcomes through empowerment, advocacy, mental health and addiction support.
Mandate
To reduce barriers to accessing mental health and addiction support and provide integrated solutions and support to youths and their families. Our focus is on Indigenous, ethnocultural, marginalized, and low-income members of the community that face numerous inequalities of access to supports in their communities. ACTS seeks to provide youths with life skills support to improve their socio economic status. This will improve their mental health outcomes.
Mission
To provide, promote and facilitate responsive, community-based mental health and addiction support services and interventions for youths from racialized, ethnocultural, and low-income backgrounds experiencing mental illness and addiction challenges. Fostering collaborative and person-centred care, reducing barriers and providing solutions for building an equitable, integrated and socially cohesive society.
Core Values
- Preserving Dignity
- Cultural Humility
- Inclusion
- Transparency
- Community
- Health & Wellness
- Efficiency
Vision
Building a thriving community where no one is left behind. A community where the family structure is valued and each member can be supported to realize their fullest potential, engage in healing and wellness supports, cope with daily stresses and meaningfully contribute to their communities.
Meet the ACTS Team
Our team is a vibrant mix of passionate individuals committed to community, culture, and youth empowerment. Together, we uplift diverse voices of undeserved youths and work to build connection, identity, and lasting impact across Alberta.
Meet the ACTS Staff
The staff team, in collaboration with the board members, is composed of dedicated and passionate individuals committed to advancing community development, promoting cultural engagement, and empowering youth. Together, we strive to amplify the voices of underserved youth while fostering meaningful connections, a strong sense of identity, and lasting impact across Alberta.
