Description:
'The objective of the Awakenings program is to develop responses to address the FASD needs in Gleichen, Alberta. The program will focus on prevention strategies to reduce the incidence of FASD and to promote health and well being of the Siksika community, these strategies include:
- Continued service delivery of comprehensive prevention, and care and support programs for high risk women and their partners;
- On-going support for families with FASD children and adults diagnosed with FASD children;
- Development of a multi-disciplinary diagnostic team to provide screening, assessment, and diagnosis for Siksika Nation;
- Development of a Siksika Model of Care for communities and families/children/adults; and
- On-going FAS training for all service providers/professionals within the Siksika community.' (from child.gov.ab)
Contact Info:
Siksika Mental Health
Tyler White, Siksika Mental Health Director
P.O. Box # 1130, Siksika Nation, Alberta T0J 3W0
Tel. 403 734-3852 Fax 403 734-3490
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