Resources & Support
CFAN believes in a community where no one faces FASD alone and individuals thrive. If you are a person with FASD or a caregiver for someone with FASD, CFAN can help connect you with the right services and resources.
CONNECTFASD
At ConnectFASD we aim to be part of creating a safe community of supports and services that are FASD informed. We do this through our Helpline, Chat, and Web-based information platform, promoting knowledge and understanding for a safe community of supports and services to individuals, families, community members and professionals.
Support
Please call ConnectFASD at 1-866-601-FASD (3273) for individualized support, a full range of programs across a lifespan, referrals, system navigation and more.
FASD Services
As a funding steward for Calgary and area FASD service providers, CFAN provides funding to local agencies that share our values and support our goals in three key areas: Awareness and Prevention; Assessment and Diagnosis; and Services and Supports. CFAN currently provides funding to support the below agencies and programs with an asterisk (*):
MCMAN YOUTH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
P-CAP (Parent Child Assistance Program) & P-CAP Rural - A three-year program for women who are pregnant or up to six months post-partum who acknowledge drug and alcohol use during pregnancy. Aimed at helping them access community services, maintain as clean and sober a life as they can manage, raise their children in safe and healthy homes and have healthy future pregnancies. (*CFAN funded)
Empowered Families - Provides supports and advocacy for families with one or both parents diagnosed or suspected of living with FASD who are parenting their children at least half the time. (*CFAN funded)
Prevention
Enviros
Enviros Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Diagnostic Centre (NDC) - The Enviros NDC features a multidisciplinary team of highly-esteemed experts that deliver FASD assessment and diagnosis services to clients across their life span (children, youth & adults). NDC provides a comprehensive assessment report that details strength-based strategies and recommendations tailored to the client’s individual needs for the purpose of focused supports and interventions. Address: 220, 3115 - 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 7J3. Phone: 403-829-8060 Fax: 403-219-3466 Email: NDC@enviros.org (*CFAN funded)
Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society
Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society - Provides assessment and diagnostic services to children, youth and adults. (*CFAN funded)
THE MUSTARD SEED WELLNESS CENTRE
FASD Assessment Clinic - Provides assessment services to adults.
alberta health services
Cumulative Risk Clinic - specialized collaborative clinic that provides diagnostic and functional assessment, inter-professional case consultation and treatment recommendations for children and youth with complex behavioural profiles in the context of multiple adverse exposures.
Assessment +
Diagnosis
Support for
Individuals +
Families
Aventa Centre of Excellence for Women with Addictions
FASD Addiction Treatment Project -Provides FASD-informed addiction treatment to women diagnosed with or suspected of having FASD. (*CFAN funded)
Calgary John Howard Society
The Extended FASD Support Program -The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS)’s Extended FASD Support Program supports individuals in 5 areas:
Justice Advocacy
Exploration and Connection to Natural Supports
Referral for an FASD Assessment
Assistance with applying for Financial Supports
Support connections to health and well-being professionals.
(*CFAN funded)
The FASD Action Hall (FAH) -The FASD Action Hall (FAH) is a peer support group for individuals living with FASD and their support person(s). The group designs what the sessions will be and the topics they want to cover over the year. (Jan to June and Sept to Dec)
Participation in FAH can result in individuals having a better understanding of FASD and their personal strengths.. (*CFAN funded)
Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society
FASD Response Program - Supports caregivers living with someone with FASD through in-home visitation, advocacy, access of diagnosis and assessment services, and transition supports. Hosts a variety of parent support groups. (*CFAN funded)
Siksika Health Services
Siksika Health Services - Provides an early intervention program, home visits, a monthly support group, and a day program to provide support for individuals and families impacted by FASD. They also provide FASD education and information sessions for the local community, caregivers and professionals. Siksika Health also offers assessment and diagnostic clinics for residents of the Siksika Nation. (*CFAN funded)