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Community Board and Staff Contacts
| Dr. Douglas Fleming | Board Representative |
| Mary-Jo Husby | Community Service Coordinator and Service Coordinator |
Community Council News
Click here to view news from the Whitecourt Community Council, which is posted on the NorthEast Community Online website.
Service Providers
- E.C.H.O.S (Empowering Citizens for Health & Opportunity Society)
- Independent Counselling Enterprises (ICE)
- Soaring Eagle
- Wellspring Women's Association of Whitecourt
- WJS (W J Stelmaschuk)
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Dr. Douglas Fleming Email: G93ONV39@telus.net |
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Mary-Jo Husby |
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Area Serving: Whitecourt
Executive Director: Viviane Widdifield
Whitecourt Address: Box 2096, 4723-50th Avenue, Whitecourt, Alberta, T7S 1P7
Whitecourt: Telephone (780) 778-2660 Fax: (780) 778-4190
Fox Creek Address: 215 A 1st Street, Fox Creek, Alberta, T0H 1P0
Fox Creek: Telephone (780) 645-7891 Fax: (780) 622-4247
Email: echos@telusplanet.net
Internet Address: www.echosoc.org
Service Summary:
E.C.H.O Society - a non-profit community rehabilitation organization that provides support services to people with disabilities, in a way that encourages their active participation as community citizens.
Individuals supported by ECHO Society range in age from 6 months (Early Intervention Support) to senior citizens (various supports). All support provided is designed in collaboration with the individuals supported and is based on individual needs.
There are four basic types of support services offered:
- Early Intervention
- Community Employment/Vocational
- Community Living/Access
- Transitional-Vocational Lifeskills Development
For more information regarding our support services, check out our website at the above address.
Independent Counselling Enterprises (ICE)
Mike Rutherford, President
15031 - 118 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5V 1H9
Email: ice@icenterprises.com
Telephone: (780) 454-9500
Toll Free: 1-800-565-5710
Fax: (780) 452-4889
Website: www.icenterprises.com
Mission Statement:
Independent Counselling Enterprises (I.C.E.) provides a comprehensive range of community-based services and training to individuals and their support network that will enhance their quality of life. We believe that the best approach to assist people in the community is by promoting an overall sense of self-worth, dignity and community contribution among our clients. Whether on an individual or group basis, I.C.E. encourages the growth of the person through developing independence and active participation in decision making. I.C.E. operates on the client centered concept of empowerment to the consumer. This agency supports and advocates for client choice and involvement in service decisions.
Service Summary:
- Community Programs include services designed primarily to assist developmentally delayed adults who require one to one or small group support in a variety of areas. Services include assistance to implement behaviour management programs, educational/vocational programs, in-home relief or community access.
- Residential Programs such as supported independent living (SIL), supportive roommate situations, and shared accommodations.
Soaring Eagle
Address: P.O. Box 2071, Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1P7
Telephone: (780) 778-5753
E-mail: locktech@telus.ca
Wellspring Women’s Association of Whitecourt
Address: 5116 - 51 Avenue, Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1A1
Telephone: (780) 778-6209 Fax: (780) 778-2410
Contact: Shelagh Watson
E-mail: wswatson@telusplanet.net
WJS (W J Stelmaschuk)
Area Serving: Athabasca, Barrhead, Bonnyville/Cold Lake, Fort McMurray, Lac La Biche, St. Paul, Vegreville, Westlock, Whitecourt
President: Peter Farnden
Address: Suite 218, 10509 - 81st Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E 1X7
Edmonton: Telephone (780) 439-5087 Fax: (780) 431-2196
St. Paul Office: Telephone (780) 645-7891 Fax:(780) 645-7180
E-mail: wjsth@telusplanet.com
Service Summary:
Who is WJS Alberta? – WJS Alberta: division of WJS Group, a Canadian company specializing in human services. WJS Alberta has been delivering services in Alberta since 1987 while WJS Group has been providing services in B.C. and Ontario since 1984 and in the Maritime provinces since 1997.
Services in the Northeast Region include:
- 7 shared living or group homes
- behavioral consultation and outreach services to individuals and families
- individualized supports in-home, at work or in the community to 40 individuals with developmental disabilities in various communities such as Westlock, Bonnyville, Slave Lake, Athabasca, Vegreville, Two Hills and Lamont.
- supports to 3 individuals with brain injury in various individualized community settings
- assistance to 30-40 families through in-home supports, family support and respite services
For more information on services and contact staff in your area, call (780)439-5087.