About Us
Alberta Community Togetherness Society
A.C.T.S in short, is a Not For profit organization that seeks to support rural communities in Alberta by improving their status and health outcomes. We seek to provide various programs that will improve mental health status of our communities especially rural Alberta communities.
Mission
To provide, promote and facilitate responsive community based quality support services and interventions for people from racialized, ethnocultural and low-income individuals experiencing mental illness and addiction challenges, hence reducing barriers and providing solutions for building an equitable, Integrated and socially cohesive rural society
Vision
A thriving community where no one is left behind. A community where the family structure is valued and each member can realize their potential, cope with daily stresses, and meaningfully contribute to their communities.
Core Values
- Preserving Dignity
- Cultural Humility
- Inclusion
- Transparency
- Community
- Health & Wellness
- Efficiency
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Mandate
Reduce barriers and provide intergrated solutions to enrich the life span of community individuals facing mental, physical health challenges and addiction issues from Indigenous, ethno-cultural, marginalized and low-income mainstream communities including children, youth, adults, seniors, families and women by providing life skills support, addiction treatment, academic support and upkeep, respite care, crisis counselling as well as addressing any other social problems they maybe experiencing.