Structure
Jack Shaver, Chair, Board of Governors
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Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is the governing body by which the affairs of the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) are directed and administered, in accordance with The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Act. The membership consists of fifteen governors, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council of the sitting Government, and represents the diversity of the Province of Manitoba from regional and professional perspectives.
The Board approves Policies, Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Directions, which govern all aspects of the AFM's operations and advises the Minister of Health on courses of action.
In the Western and Northern regions, Regional Advisory Boards made up of interested and informed citizens act in an advisory capacity to the Regional Director and the Board of Governors. |
John Borody, CEO |
Executive Office
Executive Office, located in Winnipeg, provides efficient and effective day-to-day management and administration of Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) resources in the delivery of its programs and services, on a provincial basis ensuring client-centered services associated with alcohol and drug abuse/misuse and problems with gambling are consistent with the determinants of health.
AFM works in partnership with other interested groups/organizations in support of common goals.
The Executive office is responsible for leading the organization in the identification and implementation of best practices and in continuous quality improvement processes. |
Regional Offices
Alcohol /other drugs, problem gambling, rehabilitation, and prevention/education services are available across the province. These services are administered through Regional offices in Brandon (Western Region), Thompson (Northern Region) and Winnipeg (Winnipeg Region). Program availability will vary from location to location.
Human & Corporate Resources
Corporate Resources is responsible for the development of strategies which maintain and enhance communication among decision-makers, the general public, allied professionals / agencies, potential clients and AFM management and staff, as well as the Foundation's corporate external and internal information and awareness initiatives; for Library services; and Winnipeg Community Prevention Programs
Human Resources provide recruitment, salary administration, labour relations, job analysis, and human resource planning services.
Research and Quality Monitoring
The Research and Quality Monitoring department at the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba aims to provide expertise, increase awareness, disseminate knowledge, assess program effectiveness, and stay apprised of current developments in the area of addictions research. The department has formed partnerships with local and national networks in order to facilitate evidence-based decision-making.
Finance and Information Technology (IT)
Finance provides direction and control to the organization in the areas of information technology, budgeting, accounting, internal audits, federal/provincial cost shared programs and manages the financial information system.
The Addictions Foundation Act
Click here to view the addictions foundation act in pdf format.
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