Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society

 

Support for individuals and caregivers focus on the coordinated access to the right services at the right time. We want Albertans with FASD and their caregivers to have coordinated access to supports and services that meet their needs.

To better support youth and adults with FASD living in Edmonton and the surrounding area the Edmonton and Area Fetal Alcohol Network Society in collaboration with the Bissell Centre and Catholic Social Services has created Short-Term Intervention staffing positions.

If you are looking for immediate supports for youth ages 14 – 21 with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder please contact Stephanie with the McDaniel Youth Program at Catholic Social Services at 780-378-2542.

If you are looking for immediate supports for adults with or suspected to have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder please contact Catherine at with the FASS Program at the Bissell Centre at 780-423-2285 extension 157.

 

Agency and Program Information

FASD System Navigator

Community Advocates to provide one to one, long-term support to individuals who are affected by FASD. FASD educators provide FASD training information and resources to the community, clients and service agencies.

Program Support Worker: Catherine Molyneux: 

(780) 423-2285 ext. 157   – Address:  10527 96 St NW Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6

Fax:        587.520.3389

http://www.bissellcentre.org/programs/

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  Open Arms Program

Provides culturally sensitive interventions, supports and mentorship to individuals with FASD and individuals with FASD who are parenting children who may or may not have FASD.

(780) 440-0708   – Address:  Centre 170-Suite 145-10403 172 ST Edmonton, AB T5C 1V7

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 CASA FASD FAS TRACS

CASA’s Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Treatment, Resources, and Community Supports (FAS TRACS) program provides mental health supports to children with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) as well as concurrent mental health concerns. The team comprises of an Occupational Therapist and a Clinical Support Worker who provide short-term consultation services. Our Clinical Support Worker will screen the FASTRACS referrals as they come to CASA.

The program builds on each child’s strengths and supports families through individual practical skills development. The program tailors intervention and strategies to best fit the child and family’s needs.

Who it’s For

• Children and youth from ages 3 to 17 who are suspected to have or have been diagnosed with FASD, along with emotional, psychological, and/or behavioural challenges.
• Families who live in the Edmonton area.

The Program

Short-term, consultative program that provides psychoeducational groups, caregiver peer support, sensory, attachment, and trauma informed strategies, and community resources to families.

• Intervention can include: psycho-education; sensory assessments; attachment strategies; and problem solving skills for daily living.
• Consultation with support worker for treatment, resources, assessment, and referral/follow-up care needs.
• If needed, collaboration with support worker and other care providers who support the family in their community contexts.
• Includes both a mental health and sensory assessment, as well as 3 psycho-educational groups.

Clinicians and families can directly request services by calling

• CASA @ 780-400-2271 and ask for FASTRACS

 

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  Step by Step Program

Provides long term support through coaching and mentorship to parents who have been diagnosed with FASD and are parenting children, who may or may not have FASD.

Program Manager: Denise Plesuk denise.plesuk@cssalberta.ca 

Intake Contact – 780-975-4896

Address:10320 146 Street Edmonton AB, T5N 3A2

https://www.cssalberta.ca/Our-Ministries/Fetal-Alcohol-Spectrum-Disorder-Support

 

 Coaching Families

Provides intensive support for 6-18 months to families with children affected by FASD. The program will help caregivers access diagnostic service and provide appropriate tools and strategies for adjustment in living with children who have FASD, advocate with educational, recreational, and social institutions in the community and make referrals to counselling services and parenting support groups.

Program Manager: Denise Plesuk:  Denise.Plesuk@catholicsocialservices.ab.ca

Intake Contact: 780-975-4896

Address:10320 146 Street Edmonton AB, T5N 3A2

https://www.cssalberta.ca/Our-Ministries/Fetal-Alcohol-Spectrum-Disorder-Support

 

 McDaniel Youth Program

Provides support and mentorship to youth ages 14-19 affected by FASD through the development of goals and increased access to groups, recreational activities and other life skills programs.

Intake Contact:  Stephanie.Henry@cssalberta.ca (780) 378 – 2542

Address:10320 146 Street Edmonton AB, T5N 3A2

https://www.cssalberta.ca/Our-Ministries/Fetal-Alcohol-Spectrum-Disorder-Support

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Girls Empowered and Strong Program

Provides support and mentorship to girls 13 – 17 affected by FASD through support groups.  Focus sessions include:  life-skills training, sexual education and self-esteem      building.

Progrom Coordinator: http://www.efryedmonton.ab.ca/girls-empowered-and-strong.html

Phone: (780) 784-2200

Email: ges@efryedmonton.ab.ca

Address:  10523 – 100 Avenue Edmonton, AB  T5J 0A8

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  FASD Respite Program

Site based respite for families with children affected by FASD between the ages 3 and 8 during the school year.

Website:  www.elves-society.org

Contact:  Brynn Maciocha, Program Coordinator respite@elves-society.com

Address:  10825 – 142 Street Edmonton, AB T5N 3Y7

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 Leduc County FCSS:  Bridges Program  

Provides long-term support to women and men residing in Leduc County affected by FASD through coaching, mentor-ship and  advocacy.

Program Coordinator  Carol:  CarolT@leduc-county.com

780-955-6423  – Address:  101 1105 5 Street Nisku, AB  T9E 2X3

http://www.leduc-county.com/bridges-mentor-program

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  Provincial Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program

Resource worker provides support services to Metis youth and adults with FASD and their families by utilizing culturally sensitive supports in order to enhance quality of life and productivity.

Children Service Manager Kelsey Bradburn:  http://www.albertametis.com/MNAHome/Home.aspx

(780)455-2200 or  1(800)252-7553  – Address:  100-11738 Kingsway Ave, Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5

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 Try Different Not Harder – FASD Community Educator

Presentation and consultations are at no cost and tailored to accommodate schedule time and needs of the group or agency.

Topics include: Employment, Recreation, Housing, Addiction, Relationships, Strategies & Support, and Consistency.

Open to: Parents, Caregivers, Service Providers, Community Members, Youth, Public Service, and interested parties.

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Contact Person:

Lisa Rogozinsky – FASD Community Educator

lrogozinsky@bissellcentre.org

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