FASD Support and Resources in Alberta

Local Service Networks [across Alberta]

Description:
12 FASD Service Networks are a key initiative of the FASD 10-Year Strategic Plan to provide:

• community based coordinated assessment and diagnosis,
• targeted and indicated prevention, and
• support services for people affected by FASD and their caregivers.

Access Info:
For a map of Alberta indicating the twelve service regions, and links (on left side) to their respective pages, click local service networks.

Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society [High River]

Description:
The Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society provides the following:

"Support and services to many families and individuals in the Foothills communities of southern Alberta. Ways that we address the FASD issue include:

• Adult Support
• Individual & Family Support
• “Living Room” Support
• Professional Consultation
• Mom’s/Women’s Groups
• Dad’s/Men’s Groups
• Life Skills Program for youth & young adults"

"Community Response - initiatives, campaigns in the communities that surround Calgary promoting awareness of FASD."

"Professional Response - Workshops, in services, training sessions for any professional whose services would be enhanced by understanding FASD and best practices associated with supporting families and those affected by FASD.

Contact Info:
Website: www.foothillsfas.com
Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society
120 – 6th Avenue SW
High River, AB T1V 1A1
Phone: (403) 652-4776
Fax: (403) 652-1225

Goodwill Industries' "Power of Work" program (Edmonton, Grande Prairie)

Description:
The Power of Work program supports people with disabilities in locating employment or volunteer opportunities in their communities. Individuals are assisted with identifying their employment goals, employment preparation, job search and employment coaching. The Power of Work program currently operates in Edmonton and Grande Prairie.

Within our Power of Work program we also offer the REACH program. The REACH program offers all the same services as the Power of Work program, but is open specifically to individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This program currently operates in Grande Prairie only.

More Info:
Goodwill's Power of Work program page or call (780) 944-1414.

 

Woods Homes [Calgary, Parkdale, Lethbridge, Bow Valley, Wheatland County +]

Description:
"What began as an orphanage, in 1914, has grown into a thriving, multi-service charity serving the most troubled young people in our community.

Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, core residential programs are located at two centres; the original Bowness Campus where George Wood Learning Centre is located, and the administrative and program cottages in the Parkdale Community. We also operate regional and rural programs in Lethbridge, the Bow Valley Corridor and Wheatland County. In June 2008, we began offering services in Fort Smith, N.W.T." (from website)

Services:
"Wood's Homes provides 21 programs and services to our clients which are divided into five resource areas that serve youth between the ages of 6 and 24 and their familes.

Our Crisis and Outreach Programs provide community-based services, either by their presence in the community, their outreach capacity or their crisis-oriented service approach to families and children in need.

Our Intensive Residential Programs are services offered to groups including adolescent sex offenders, Aboriginal youth with substance abuse challenges and youth with complex mental health and behavioural challenges. Our foster home/caregiver settings and group living arrangements offer 24/7 care to youth, as well as providing therapeutic services to aid in the journey to becoming valuable members of our community.

Our Regional and Rural Programs are those which exist outside the Calgary area including Lethbridge, Canmore (Bow Valley) and Wheatland County.

Our Specialized Learning Centres are a variety of therapeutic/educations offered both within the agency and in the community in partnership with the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District."

Please see their website for more details about these services, or contact your worker if you have one.

Contact Info:
Referral and Crisis Line - Community Resource Team:
(403) 299-9699
1-800-563-6106

Wood's Homes
Parkdale Campus
805 - 37 St. NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N8
Tel. 403-270-4102
Toll Free 1-866-742-6751 or 1-866-742-6741

Website: http://www.woodshomes.com
Email: [email protected]

Persons with Developmental Disabilities: Service Providers [Alberta]

Description:
"The PDD program, which is part of the Ministry of Seniors and Community Supports, provides supports to adults who have a developmental disability. Six community boards deliver local programs and work with adults with developmental disabilities, their families and guardians to identify needs. The boards also work with local agencies to provide services." (from PDD website)

The PDD website has links to the 6 community boards, each of which then has listings of service providers in that area. For example, there are about 40 agencies listed as providing PDD-related services in the Calgary area, offering a variety of services ranging from Supported Independent Living and Overnight Staffed Residences, to Respite and Employment Preparation.

We have lengthier listings of some of these agencies and their services on this fasd.typepad.com site. However, there are other agencies which we have not researched at all. It is up to you to determine whether the services offered apply to your situation, and whether or not you find any agency's staff, philosophy, and so on compatible with you.

Note also that to be eligible for PDD services, the individual with FASD must meet all three key criteria of developmental disability, namely: Sigificantly below average intellectual ability, onset prior to age 18, and related limitations in adaptive skill functioning (life skills).

Access Info:
List of Community Boards for all areas of Alberta. This page provides links to the websites of the various community boards, as well as a map if you are unsure as to what board your town falls under. On those pages, you will find links to listings of service providers. For your convenience, we have included the following direct links:
Calgary Service Providers  (PDF format)
Edmonton Service Providers

McMan FASD Services [Edmonton / Northern Alberta]

Description:
McMan Youth, Family & Community Services runs numerous programs which serve those affected by FASD in Edmonton and Northern Alberta communities.

These include the following:
* supported independent living program for youth ages 16-20 (Edmonton)
* caring and professional family support (Edmonton and 4 outlying communities)
* family supports for children with disabilities ages 2-18, including developmental supports, respite and community supports (Fort McMurray)
* group care program for youth ages 8-18 who are unable to live with their family or with a foster family (Edmonton and Fort McMurray)
* Shared Living program provides 24-hour care and services within a community-based home (Edmonton and Edson)
* Independent Living with Supports program for adults with disabilities (Edmonton and Edson)

Contact Info:
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association -Southwest Region
11016-127 St., Edmonton, Alberta  T5M 0T2
Tel. 403 482-4461     Fax: 403 409-9419
There are various workers depending on the program and the centre; see the webpage below for names and contact information.

Note also that if you are looking for a place for your child to live and you receive FSCD funding for this child, your FSCD worker can assist you in finding the right placement.

Website: McMan's Edmonton and Northern Alberta Region page

Other Info:
Please check McMan's webpage for the most current information about their programs. McMan also provides services in other regions of Alberta.

The Good Samaritan Society [Edmonton and 13 rural locations]

Description:
"The Good Samaritan Society has offered services to persons with developmental disabilities since 1976. Funding for PPDD programs is provided based on an eligibility assessment by the provincial/regional funding body of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD). The Society believes that partnership between the client, families, funders, and service providers creates a successful service for the individual. PPDD Service's promotes and respects the rights of individuals and their families.

PPDD delivers services within the community, a family private home, the client's home, or a home owned and operated by The Good Samaritan Society. Support services are unique to the individual as directed by the individual and their families, within the guidelines of The Good Samaritan Society." (from the gss.org website)

A variety of services exist to meet a continuum of individual needs.
Shared Living Homes: GSS operates and provides supportive living arrangements in homes throughout the Edmonton area.
Supported Independent Living: "Our SIL Outreach program provides support to individuals who live in their own home and need no overnight support. The defining characteristic is a focus on maintaining the individuals level of independence and minimizing need for paid supports. Support homes are homes in which an individual with a developmental disability typically shares with a roommate or family. The defining characteristic of the support home is that the overnight support is provided by a person/people who also share the home.
Friendship Centre: The friendship centre provides support to adults who are looking for an opportunity to socialize with others and as learn in a casual setting. There are classes available that are interactive and focus on skills needed for successful community living, such as literacy, interpersonal skills health and wellness and nutrition. (from their website)

Check their website for
more information on these programs including more detailed descriptions.
a map of locations (with each location linking to a page describing what services are available at that location)

Contact Info:
Good Samaritan Society
8861 75 Street, Edmonton, AB T6C 4G8
Tel. 780 431-3600
Email: [email protected]
Website: Good Samaritan Society website

Other Info:

The Good Samaritan Society is a Lutheran Social Service Organization.
We have not contacted GSS directly to ask if they have specialized supports for adults with FASD.

A Little R&R [Three Hills]

Description:
A day camp held in Three Hills, Alberta, for children with FASD who are between the ages of 5 and 16.

Contact Info:
Contact South Central FASD at 403 854-5814 or 403 854-5852.

FAS Parent Mentoring Program [East Central Alberta]

Description:

'Provides support and parent mentoring to parents and caregivers of FAS children in Region 5 through toll-free phone support line, workshops, parent mentor groups and personal contact.' (from child.gov.ab.ca website)

Contact Info:

Regional FASD Contact: David Wilson 780 385-7076

Website: Getting Help: Region 5

FASD Outreach Services [Central Alberta]

Description:

'McMan’s F.A.S.D. Outreach Program provides education, information, support, resources, mentoring services, coaching and advocacy to parents and caregivers of children who have (or are suspected to have) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

The F.A.S.D. Outreach Program provides services to caregivers of children living with FASD. Clients may be self referred or referred by Resources for Children with Disabilities, a community source or by a child protection worker.' (from McMan's website)

Contact Info:

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association - Central Region
5028-49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta  T4G 1M1
Tel:  403 227-5580    Fax: 403 227-5541

Program Manager: Bart Haddow # 403-227-8129

Website: McMan - Central Alberta page

Other Info:

Note that the webpage does not offer more information about this program.

FASD Outreach Program [Southwest Alberta]

Description:

'McMan’s F.A.S.D. Outreach Program provides education, information, support, resources, mentoring services, coaching and advocacy to parents and caregivers of children who have (or are suspected to have) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).'

Contact Info:

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association -Southwest Region
203, 517 - 4th Ave South, Lethbridge, Alberta  T1J 0N4
Tel. 403 328-2488     Fax: 403 328-2645
Outreach Worker: Laura Elliot 403-328-2488

Website: McMan's Southwest Region page

Other Info:

Note that the webpage gives additional information about what McMan offers in the Southwest, but no more info about the FASD program.

Super Duper Publications [World]

Description:

Super Duper Publications is an online store with many educational materials for special needs and regular needs.  Their occupational therapy related products include ones for autism, oral motor, sensory, social skills, visual perception, etc. They offer free shipping to Canada and the U.S.

Contact Info:

Website with products and online ordering: Super Duper Publications website

Camp He Ho Ha [Alberta]

Description:

Located northwest of Wabamun, Camp He Ho Ha  (Health, Hope & Happiness) 'accepts, and provides programs, for individuals who have any type and any degree of disability or illness.

Eleven camps (5 or 6 days in length) are provided each year with the following groups accessing the programs.

1. Teens & Children with Mental Disabilities (6-17 yrs)
2. Teens & Children with Physical Disabilities (6-17 yrs)
3. Young Adults with Mental Disabilities (18-32 yrs)
4. Young Adults with Physical Disabilities (18-32 yrs)
5. Adults with Mental Disabilities (33-50 yrs)
6. Adults with Physical Disabilities (33-50 yrs)
7. Seniors (55+ yrs)
8. Adults and Young Adults with Mental disabilities'

Contact Info:

Matthew Saad, Summer Camp Coordinator

Camp Health, Hope & Happiness

Box 182, Seba Beach, Alberta T0E 2B0

Tel. 780 429-3277 or 780 797-3854  Fax 780 797-3812

Website: Summer Camps at Camp He Ho Ha

Other Info:

Some of the summer programs provided are pool, performing arts, arts & crafts, waterfront, out-tripping, climbing wall and ropes course, etc.

Rehoboth Christian Ministries [Alberta]

Description:

'Rehoboth offers services to "developmentally disabled" adults and children....'  These services include:

* residential services ('24-hour residential supports in both urban and rural communities'),

* vocational services ('providing flexible and realistic working environments in which clients may discover and develop their individual interests and aptitudes'),

* respite options (in-home support or with a host family),

* outreach services ('in-home services to adult individuals residing in the community in an effort to ensure continued growth and development for the individual')

* summer camps for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Contact Info:

Rehoboth has offices in Stony Plain (780) 963-4044, Calgary (403) 250-7333, Coaldale (403) 345-5199, Three Hills (403) 443-2239 and Grande Prairie (780) 532-5611.

Full addresses and fax numbers are available on their contact page: Rehoboth Contact Us by Region

Website: Rehoboth Christian Ministries

Lakeland Centre for FASD [Lakeland Region]

Description:

"The Centre coordinates and undertakes activities to increase awareness of and prevent FASD.  Multi-disciplinary, mobile diagnostic teams provide diagnosis, assessment, and intervention for children and adults throughout the region.  Training is available about FASD, best practices for professionals and paraprofessionals.  The Mothers to be Mentorship provides intensive mentoring and support to high risk pregnant women, assisting them to achieve and maintain sobriety in order to prevent an FASD birth.

List of Services:

* Coordination of FASD Diagnostic/Assessment Teams for Children

* Coordination of FASD Diagnostic/Assessment Teams for Adults

* Family Supports

* Cold Lake Mothers-to-be Mentorship Program

* Bonnyville Alcohol/Drug Awareness Project

* FASD Education & Training

* The Lakeland Center for FASD Summer Camp

"It is our focus to provide a fun and safe environment where children with FASD can be themselves." The Lakeland Centre for FASD hosts 6, week long camps between July and August. The camp will be held at Camp Cooinda on Ethel Lake just outside of Cold Lake, Alberta.

Eligibility • Diagnosis of FASD, ages 8-17, can be from anywhere in Canada
Camp fees are $500.00 per child, though families may consider seeking assistance through Family Support for Children with Disabilities or their local services clubs (i.e. Lions Club). The centre can assist with this.
For more information, including camp applications visit our services page

* Resource Development

* Information Clearinghouse

Contact Info:
Lakeland FASD Centre
Box 479, Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 1P1
Tel. 780 594-9905  Fax 780 594-9907
Website:  Lakeland FASD Centre

Child Disability Resource Link [Alberta]

Description:

The Child Disability Resource Link gives callers information about a wide range of government and community supports, services and resources for children with disabilities and their families.

Contact Info:

Information and referral specialists will be available toll-free weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 1-866-346-4661.

Other Info:

A service of the Government of Alberta.

Family Support for Children with Disabilities [Alberta]

Description:
"Family support services are available to families caring for a child with a diagnosed disability or to families who are awaiting confirmation of their child's diagnosis. These services are primarily based on the needs as identified by the family.

In addition to information, referral and advocacy supports, family support services also include assistance with counselling, extraordinary clothing and footwear costs, travel costs for medical appointments, meals while traveling to medical appointments, accommodation costs associated with attending medical appointments and respite services.

Child-focused services are provided when a child has a confirmed diagnosis and assessment information to specify their individual needs. Child-focused services provide a range of respite services, aide supports, child care supports, health-related supports, specialized services for children with severe disabilities and out-of-home living arrangements."

Contact Info:
Family Support for Children with Disabilities
#500 ING Building
10130 -103 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N6
Tel. 780 427-4354
Provincial program: 780 427-2551 (toll-free 310-0000)
Child Disability Resource Link: province-wide # 1-866-346-4661 (weekdays 8 - 8, Saturdays 8 - 4)
Family Support for Children with Disabilities - website

Other Info:
This is a wonderful service of the Alberta Government.  Thanks for helping us care for the ones we love!

Family Ties (1997) Association [Lethbridge]

Description:
Family Ties provides recreational services to children with FASD, upon referral from Southwest Child and Family Services.

Contact Info:
Family Ties (1997) Association
Greg Schmidt, Executive Director
#206, 909 - 3 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 0H5
Tel. 403 320-8888
Website: www.familyties.ca

Other Info:
According to a listing published several years ago by the CCSA, this agency provides "a full continuum of service to FAS/E ... children and families."  The agency's website also seems to indicate some level of service to families affected by FASD.  However, their receptionist informs us (Oct 2006) that they currently only provide some kind of recreational services to children with FASD.

Southpaw Enterprises [World]

Description:

'A community of people and products dedicated to children with special challenges and those who care for them. We offer sensory integration and developmental products, pediatric therapy equipment, resources, and support for therapeutic professionals, health care professionals, schools, and families.'

Southpaw is a website with extensive sensory integration products, equipment and resources.

Contact Info:

Website with products and online ordering: Southpaw Enterprises Product Catalogue.

Other Info:

Product categories include fine motor, floor, infant, inflatables, musical/oral, suspension, swings, tactile, weights and Henry OT Product Group.

Southpaw is based in Dayton Ohio.  Additional contact information is on their website.

Tools for Kids [Alberta / World]

Description:

'Tools For Kids is a home based business in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada and can be considered a "one stop shopping" outlet for most of your therapy needs. We encourage parents to become active in the treatment of their child(ren) and purchase the products themselves, rather than relying on the schools or therapists. Funding is low and they cannot possibly afford to buy needed items for each of these important children.'

Contact Info:

Website with products and order forms (to fax or mail in): Tools for Kids Website

Mailing address:  Tools for Kids

1511 Lakeside Green, St. Albert, Alberta T8N 3R3

Fax 780 419-3324

Other Info:

Products include paper, scissors, writing aids, weighted items, the Alert Program, and miscellaneous.  Tools for Kids is the Canadian supplier for PDP products and also carries the Handwriting without Tears Workbooks.

This is an online store.  The address is for mailing purposes only.

FAS Bookshelf [Canada / World]

Description:

This company is now closed. See Odin Books for a bookstore that is offering FASD books and more!

Presentations by Margaret Galipeau [Edmonton and area]

Description:

Margaret Galipeau, a registered physiotherapist, offers workshops and presentations on various topics related FASD.  She is available to speak to groups by invitation. Topics include the following:

"The Invisible Disability: Sensory Integration Dysfunction"
"The 4 A's: Asleep, Awake, Alert, Attending"
"'I Can't Do It, It's Just Too Hard' Developmental Coordination Disorder"

Contact Info:
Galipeau Physiotherapy Inc.
#310, 200 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 2C5
Tel. 780 417-3202  Fax  780 416-0120

Alcohol Related Birth Injury (FAS/FAE) Resource Site [Lethbridge/World]

Description:

'We offer information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol Related Birth Injury in a format designed for quick access to information you require and quick access to links of many related sites.'

Contact Info:

Alcohol Related Birth Injury Resource Site

Other Info:

This site is not easy to use.  It is also hard to tell whether it is being updated or not.  However, it does serve the Lethbridge area and is therefore offered as a resource.

The right educational environment for children with FASD

We, the biological parents, adoptive parents, and foster parents of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, would like our children to receive an education in an environment that meets their specific and unique needs.

Our children have a common set of characteristics which makes it difficult for them to learn.  These include the following:

¨        Difficulty understanding consequences for their behaviour

¨        Difficulty following multi-step directions and tasks

¨        Difficulty with distractions

¨        Difficulty with abstract concepts

¨        Difficulty with socialization skills

Accordingly, they need an educational environment which offers:

¨        Greater supervision

¨        Simple directions given clearly and slowly

¨        A structured consistent environment throughout the day

¨        A neutral, distraction-free environment and calming techiques

¨        Constant repetition in their learning

¨        Concrete learning tasks, set in a context and retaught for new situations

¨        Assistance in maintaining personal space and interacting with others.

(these items have been summarized from an article on the Right Program in Winnipeg)

A program specifically geared to our children will give them a safe environment which matches their ability to learn, provide valuable life skills, and celebrate their strengths and talents.  In the long run, we hope to decrease the frustration which they experience in a regular classroom setting, reduce the number of secondary disabilities (i.e., substance abuse, delinquency, unwanted pregnancy), and provide them with a broader and better range of options for their lives after schooling is complete.

Such a program would also have classrooms which are adapted for the special needs of children with FASD and sensory integration issues.  See some photos of an adapted classroom

Interested in making such a program a reality in Edmonton?   Read our School Options in Edmonton article and send us a comment...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Support Program [Wetaskiwin & Drayton Valley]

Description:

Provides direct support, community outreach, advocacy and information sharing to assist children and families affected by FASD in the Wetaskiwin and Drayton Valley area.

Contact Info:

Catholic Social Services - Wetaskiwin Office
5206 51 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0V4
Tel. 780 352-5535   Fax: 780 352-3190

Website: FASD Support Program page

Other Info:

Webpage does not provide additional information.

Groundwork Press [B.C. / World]

Description:

'Groundwork Press publishes books and other materials for the parents and professionals who care for children living with challenges.'

Some titles published by them include Living with FASD: A Guide for Parents and educational brochures for Youth and for Beverage Servers.

Contact Info:

Website with book catalogue and online ordering: Groundwork Press

Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents [B.C. / Canada]

Description:

'Our support services include a library of close to 15,000 items with up-to-date resources on many topics such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Learning Disabilities (LD), attachment issues and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). In fact, we have one of the largest selections of resources on FASD in Canada. These consist of science-based research materials as well as hands-on publications that deal with daily issues like bullying, respite care, difficulty fitting in at school, behavioural issues and strategies for parents on what to do if your child has experienced trauma or abuse.'

While S.N.A.P. offers some services specifically to families in B.C., they have an extensive library (as mentioned in previous paragraph) and also publish books via Groundwork Press.

Note: unfortunately, due to the B.C. government funding being discontinued, the library no longer lends out anything.  However, one is still able to search through the online listings of written resources.

Contact Info:

Website: SNAP - Special Needs Adoptive Parents

Other Info:

SNAP is a provincially registered not-for-profit and federally registered charity that helps families with challenges through mutual support, information, sharing and advocacy.

FASD Outreach Project [Red Deer]

Description:

• 'Community outreach project to provide services and supports for families and individuals affected by FASD from a life-span approach that they will need to live in and be a valued member of their community.
• For adults this includes a peer support program, respite program for caregivers, life-skills training, direct personal assistance services and supports, as well as more indirect advocacy/troubleshooting/liaison services to expand circles of support for adults affected by FAS and ease some of the pressure on their families
• For children and youth, services and supports include service linkages/advocacy, ensuring children and youth have the opportunity to participate in age-appropriate community activities, and development of enhancing coping strategies for parents/caregivers
• Provide FASD awareness training and be an integral part of the case conferences with the region's assessment and diagnostic team and their Community Assessment Model.' (from child.gov.ab)

Contact Info:

Friends of Children with Special Needs
Kathy Parsons, Executive Director
5017 - 50th Ave., Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1Y2
Tel. 403 340-3885
Email: [email protected]

Awakenings Program [Gleichen]

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

Wholistic Family Legacy Foundation [Medicine Hat]

Description:
The Wholistic Family Legacy Foundation is no longer functional. It previously provided training and workshop services to Aboriginal communities, professional services, and front line workers with a focus on Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and alternative healing and wellness.

Contact Info:
We received the following email in February 2009:
"My name is Renae Sanford, formerly Richards. I no longer live in Medicine Hat and Wholistic Family Legacy Foundation is no longer operational. I am however still very much involved with FASD. I am living in Salmon Arm BC and still teaching FASD Adult Case Management in both BC and Alberta. My e-mail address remains [email protected]. I will be very happy to hear from any persons about FASD. I apologize for disappearing.
Renae"

Pediatric Consultants [Red Deer]

Description:
The consultants provide investigations, assessment and treatment for children from birth to 18 years of age with FAS and a variety of developmental disabilities.  A referral from a physician is required.

Contact Info:
Pediatric Consultants Associated
#182, 5201 - 43 St., Red Deer, Alberta  T4N 1C7
Tel.  403 343-6404  Fax 403 343-6215

Northwest Regional FASD Society [High Level]

Description:
The goals of this society are:
To coordinate with the Health Region to provide services within the region.
To increase awareness, knowledge and resources for families and individuals with FASD across the lifespan.
To collaborate with and support schools, communities and agencies with the resource to support children and families living with FASD.
To remove the stigma and break down barriers surrounding FASD.
To have no more births with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Their services include programs such as family coaching, youth coaching and youth mentoring, educational sessions, a lending library via the High Level Municipal Library, providing connections to local community resources, etc.

Contact Info:
Northwest Regional Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Society
Box 3668, High Level, AB T0H 1Z0
Tel: 780-926-3375   Fax: 780-926-2373

Website: Northwest Regional FASD Society website

Hobbema Indian Health Services Centre [Hobbema]

Description:

'In the area of FAS and FAE the Centre does community workshops for interested groups ... [these] cover the basics of FAS/FAE, describe case studies, and provide other information depending on group needs.  The Centre has a library of resources on FAS/FAE.

Contact Info:

Hobbema Indian Health Services Centre
Ms. Marilyn Yellowbird-Rowan, Health Promotion Facilitator
Family Wellness Centre Tel. 780 585-2219 Fax 780 585-2665
Email: [email protected]

FASS - Fetal Alcohol Support Society [Grande Prairie]

Description:

'The objectives of FASS are to promote and facilitate education, prevention, intervention, diagnosis and/or assessment, care and supports from birth to death of persons affected by Fetal Alcohol; to promote and facilitate support groups for caregivers and those persons who may be affected....' (from CCSA)

Fetal Alcohol Support Society sponsors a parent/caregiver support group on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 7:30 PM, at the ASLS Boardroom, Schubert Building (above Vito's), on 100 St. No fees or childcare but older children welcome. **Phone or email in advance, as meetings are held upstairs in a locked building.**  Main contact : Thelma Vincent - 780-814-7624 or [email protected]  Secondary contacts: Lorraine Carrier - 780-532-3726; Sharon/John - 780-539-5651.

Contact Info:

FASS
Thelma Vincent, President
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Tel. 780 814-7624
Email: [email protected]

FAS-T: A National Training Program [Alberta/Canada]

Description:

'FAS-T provides a variety of training programs to meet the needs of agencies and organizations - from 2 hour seminars to 3 day intensive participant-oriented training.' (from CCSA)

Contact Info:

Ms. Dianna Souveny, Training Coordinator
Dynamic Networks Psychological Services
79 Hill Cres., Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6G3
Tel. 403 343-8876 Fax 403 343-8675
Email: [email protected]

Enhanced Services for Women [Edmonton/Calgary/Grande Prairie]

Description:

'This program provides an enhanced level of prevention and addiction treatment services to pregnant women using alcohol and other drugs. Counsellors work on an outreach basis to better reach women and to provide assessment, counselling and referral services.' (from CCSA)

Contact Info:
Enhanced Services for Women

Edmonton: AADAC Adult Counselling and Prevention Services
10010-102A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G2
Phone : 780-415-0786 or 780-415-0776

Calgary: AADAC Adult Counselling and Prevention Services
2nd Floor, 1177-11th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 1K9
Phone: 403-297-3033 or 403-297-3066

Grande Prairie: AADAC Northern Addictions Centre
11333-106 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6T7
Phone: 780-538-6356

Program Coordinator
5th Floor, 10909 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3M9
Phone: 780-422-2651

Website: AADAC The Treatment Services for Women page lists Enhanced Services for Women.

DBA Works for FASD Support [Cochrane]

Description:

'DBA Works provides experienced, qualified support for foster, biological, adoptive and kinship families caring for diagnosed fetal alcohol-affected members.  Personalized and individualized services include in-home consultations for diagnostic interpretations, behavioural strategies and available resources for family members/caregivers.' (from CCSA)

Contact Info:
DBA Works for FASD Support
Linda Simser, Consultant
Site 13, Box 27, R.R. #2, Cochrane, Alberta  T4C 1A2
Tel.  403 510-0125   Fax  403 932-6178
Email:  [email protected]

FAS/FAE and Related Birth Disorders Support Group [Lethbridge]

Description:
This group provides telephone support to parents of children affected by prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol and provides advice and suggestions on starting a support group.

Contact Info:
Pat: 403 327-1147
Mary: 403 381-4640
Jackie: 403 327-7420

FAS Consultant [Alberta]

Description:
"Consults with communities and families and promotes awareness through workshops and discussion of solutions in response to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; supports and creates parent support groups to build a network for families to access.  Marilyn has presented at many conferences and workshops across the country.' (from CCSA)

Contact Info:
FAS Consultant
Ms. Marilyn Frye
Box 3533, Wainwright, Alberta T9W 1T5
Tel. 780 842-2802  Fax  780 842-5987

Other Info:
Along with being an educator in the area of FASD, Ms. Frye is also the parent of a son with FASD.  Workshops presented for a sliding fee scale.

The Children's Center [Fort McMurray]

Description:

'Provides FASD prevention, awareness and education activities to schools, community organizations and agencies in the municipality of Wood-Buffalo.  Facilitates a support group for parents and families of children with FASD.

Contact Info:
The Children's Center
Ms. Ruby Canning, FASD Facilitator
Lower Level, Biggs Building
100 - 9913 Biggs Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1S2
Tel.  780 743-3309   Fax 780 743-1995
Email: [email protected]

Central Alberta Interagency FASD Committee [Red Deer]

Description:
'The committee meets in order to maximize the use of available resources to ensure greater effectiveness of services for FASD through the increased collaboration of professionals.' (from CCSA).

Contact Info:
Central Alberta Interagency FASD Committee
Ms. Victoria G. Peetso, Chair
5017 - 50 Street, 2nd Floor,  Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1Y2
Tel.  403 340-3885  Fax 403 352-0099

Canadian FASD Diagnostic and Training Centre [Red Water]

Description:
'Provides assessment and diagnosis for children and adults with FASD at the Centre and through a mobile specialized unit.  Offers educational and team training.' (from CCSA)

Contact Info:
Canadian FASD Diagnostic and Training Centre Ltd.
Box 381, Redwater, Alberta  T0A 2W0
Tel.  780 942-2819  Fax  780 942-2835

Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fasdcanada.com

Other Info:

A physician's referral is not required -- simply call or write the Centre directly.

FASD Program [Grimshaw]

Description:
This program 'offers diagnostic services (0-18), a resource library, referrals, provides information and presentations as well as support.  The program consists of a regional committee, the Peace River FASD Committee and a children's diagnostic team, the FASD Diagnostic and Intervention Team.' (from CCSA)

Contact Info:
Accredited Supportive Living Society (ASLS) - FASD Program
Ms. Julie Langlois, FASD Program Coordinator
Box 680, 5012 - 54 Ave, Grimshaw, Alberta T0H 1W0
Tel.   780 332-4183   Fax 780 332-1553
Email: [email protected]

FASD Support Groups [Devon, High Level, Three Hills]

Devon:
Family and Community Support Services in Leduc County has an FASD Support Group in Devon for parents with FASD children.  The group runs for 8 sessions.
      Leduc County Family and Community Support Services
     Suite 101, 1101 - 5th St., Nisku, Alberta T9E 2X3
     Tel. 780 955-3555 or Toll-Free 1-800-379-9052  Fax 780 955-4765
     Town of Devon: FASD group page

High Level:
High Level Special Needs Parents' Support Group started in 2005 specifically as an FASD group, but is now broader based.
      Sonya and George Schmidt
      Tel. 780 926-3936

Three Hills:
South Central FASD Committee offers a support group for parents/caregivers of children with FASD.
      Lori Loran
      Tel. 403 854-5814 or 403 854-5852

Note: support groups run by agencies which also provide other FASD-related services, are generally listed with that agency's listing.  Click on the Support Groups category on the left-side category menu, to see the entire list.

List of Some Professionals and Agencies [Alberta]

Description:

This is a listing of various professionals and agencies across Alberta, who work in the area of FASD.  The list gives the name of the town or city, the name of the agency or person, and email addresses in most cases.  Unfortunately, it does not usually specify the kind of service provided.  Nonetheless, the list may prove helpful to someone living in a smaller centre.

FASD Friends webpage

Other Info:

Some of these items from the above-listed webpage are posted elsewhere on our site, with more detail.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Outreach for Adults [Red Deer]

Description:

'Provides outreach supports to adults with FASD in order to develop life skills. Areas of support include banking, budgeting, problem solving, and crisis intervention.' (from CSS website)

Contact Info:

Catholic Social Services

5104-48 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 3T8
Tel: 403 347-8844   Fax: 403 342-1890

#202, 5000 Gaetz Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6C2
Tel: 403 346-8818   Fax: 403 347-5220

Website: FAS Outreach for Adults page

Other Info:

Webpage does not provide additional information beyond what's here.

Central Alberta FAS Outreach Program [Red Deer & area]

Description:

'Family Support: Emotional and functional support to child/adult and family; linking child/family to services; providing resources and assisting with strategies to cope with challenges faced as a result of a diagnosis of FASD; assisting in obtaining assessment/diagnosis; provides children and families with an opportunity to stabilize in their home/community.' (from child.gov.ab.ca website).

Contact Info:

Sue Castensen: 403 340-3885.

Website: Getting Help: Region 4

Mentoring Case Management [Hinton, Edson, Jasper]

Description:

'Mentoring Case Management. Aims to support youth and young adults (12-25) affected with FASD to acquire essential supports that will enable them to build and maintain healthy lives including linking them to government, community and professional supports.'  (from child.gov.ab.ca website)

Contact Info:

Mikk Peek:  780 723-8237

Diagnostic and Assessment Team [Cold Lake, Bonnyville, Lac La Biche, St. Paul]

Description:

'This is a multi-disciplinary team that holds mobile diagnostic and assessment clinics two times per month. Two children and their families are seen on each clinic day. Authority Services staff participate as part of the diagnostic team.'  (from the child.gov.ab.ca website)

Contact Info:

Audrey McFarland: 780 594-9053