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The Edson and District Drug Action Coalition was formed in October 2003.  The mission of the Coalition is to encourage the development of strong, healthy and vibrant communities, free of the harmful effects of substance abuse, using best practices in prevention, intervention and education programs.   The Edson and District Drug Action Coalition is a member of the Yellowhead Region Drug Action Committee.

The Steering Committee Members represent:
AADAC
Aspen Regional Health Authority
Employment, Immigration and Industry
RCMP
Grande Yellowhead Regional School Division
Child and Family Services Authority Region 7
Town of Edson
Yellowhead County
Correctional Services
Community Volunteers

The Drug Action Coalition established two sub-committees:
Prevention and Public Awareness
Support, Transition and Dialogue
 

Contact Information:

EDDAC Coordinator 
Phone: 780-712-0243

Outreach Worker
Phone: 780-728-6770

Edith Zuidhof-Knoop, AADAC Area Supervisor
Box 7565, Edson  Alberta  T7E 1V7
Phone: 780-723-8232
Fax:      780-723-8314

Yellowhead Region Drug Action Committee

The Yellowhead Region Drug Action Committee includes members from Drayton Valley, Whitecourt, Hinton, Jasper, Yellowhead County and Edson.  The Committee shares resources, information and community strategies to build drug awareness and drug resiliency in the region.  The Committee meets once a month via teleconference.  To learn more about what the Yellowhead Region Drug Action Committee is doing, you can join these teleconferences. Call 712-0243 for information.

The Band DaPhuk played at Mojo's Saturday night and donated their proceeds to EDDAC. Accepting the donation was EDDAC Coordinator Rosy Geist.