Provincial and Other Canadian Resources
Planned Parenthood: Newfoundland & Labrador’s Sexual Health Centre
Planned Parenthood is a non-profit, pro-choice sexual health centre serving all parts of the province.
The office is based out of St. John’s. They work with community-based and government organizations
to achieve the goals of positive attitudes toward sexuality, responsible sexual practices and preventive
health care.
Best Start (Government of Ontario)
This site, hosted by Best Start, lists numerous resources that are available by downloading or ordering
(mail) – some free and some at cost. Resources include posters, mocktail recipe booklets, brochures,
reports, ads, reference guides and handbooks.
Key Worker Program (BC)
In British Columbia, there is a Key Worker Program providing culturally sensitive assistance to family
units with children/youth ages 0-19 who may have FASD. This website describes a highly successful
and effective program.
BC’s Healthy Choices in Pregnancy
British Columbia’s Healthy Choices in Pregnancy (Provincial Education & Resource Development)
offers numerous free and downloadable resources such as:
1) Women & Alcohol: Women’s Health Resources;
2) Double Exposure: A Better Practices Review on Alcohol Interventions during Pregnancy;
3) Supporting Change: Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (resource to support services
providers in their work with women).
Alcohol Policy Network
The Alcohol Policy Network is devoted to Canadian alcohol policy issues. Webinars and other events
are posted on this site.
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) posts how the federal government has invested in a Pan-
Canadian FASD Initiative. There are also several links and resources/guidelines posted on this page.
Asante Centre
The Asante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is located in British Columbia. They offer diagnostic,
assessment and family support services based on a multidisciplinary team approach.
FASD Connections
Comprised of several FASD consultants. They host a website that is not updated frequently but
contains a wealth of information. The Critical Issues page is organized by topic; Featured Articles are
linked or downloadable; In Their Own Words is a collection of writing people living with FASD; and
The Birth Mom’s Page is a great resource for people who are birth mothers or want to understand more
about the issues surrounding birth mothers.
Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Government of NL’s Department of Education has a policy for Student Support Services if a student
meets certain criteria – of which FAS is included.
Centre for Addictions & Mental Health (CAMH)
The Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) provides clear and organized information on
FASD, symptoms of FASD, managing and working with FASD. This site also contains information
aimed at primary caregiver, educators of children and youth as well as public health & health
promotion workers on issued related to addictions and mental health.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) hosts a site dedicated to FASD – aimed at Canadian
practitioners that are/want to address FASD. This organization offers a toll free phone information and
reference service.
International FASD Conference Footage
Every other year (odd years), there is an international FASD conference held in Canada. This website
posts video footage of all keynote and large group presentations made at the 2011 conference in
Vancouver, BC.
FASD & Justice
This site is designed for justice system professionals and others who want to understand more about
FASD. It provides information and resources about FASD, including background information, case law,
legal resources and strategies for effective intervention.
Manitoba Coalition on Alcohol and Pregnancy
This coalition was started in 1993 and consulted people within health, social services, First Nations,
communities and parents. The five main areas of concern are:
1) prevention;
2) health & treatment services;
3) education;
4) judicial & correction services; and
5) community social services & parent support.
Across the Lifespan
Hosted by the Government of Alberta, this site is a portal into provincial initiatives, networks,
educational training, research & evaluations and publications.
Lakeland Centre for FASD
Lakeland offers a Summer Camp, diagnostic & assessments for children and adults, mothers-to-be
mentorship, training and presentations.
Whitecrow Village FASD Society
A non-profit, charitable organisation committed to educating communities and professionals about
FASD and to improving the lives of those who are affected by this prominent neurodevelopmental
disability.
Canada Northwest FASD Research Network (CanFASD)
A formally and informally connected group of professionals from a range of research sciences, and
located across Canada.
Motherisk
This site gives access to academic journal articles, as listing of FASD-related conferences/events and
information on the annual FACE (Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise) Research Network and
Roundtable.
Planned Parenthood: Newfoundland & Labrador’s Sexual Health Centre
Planned Parenthood is a non-profit, pro-choice sexual health centre serving all parts of the province.
The office is based out of St. John’s. They work with community-based and government organizations
to achieve the goals of positive attitudes toward sexuality, responsible sexual practices and preventive
health care.
Best Start (Government of Ontario)
This site, hosted by Best Start, lists numerous resources that are available by downloading or ordering
(mail) – some free and some at cost. Resources include posters, mocktail recipe booklets, brochures,
reports, ads, reference guides and handbooks.
Key Worker Program (BC)
In British Columbia, there is a Key Worker Program providing culturally sensitive assistance to family
units with children/youth ages 0-19 who may have FASD. This website describes a highly successful
and effective program.
BC’s Healthy Choices in Pregnancy
British Columbia’s Healthy Choices in Pregnancy (Provincial Education & Resource Development)
offers numerous free and downloadable resources such as:
1) Women & Alcohol: Women’s Health Resources;
2) Double Exposure: A Better Practices Review on Alcohol Interventions during Pregnancy;
3) Supporting Change: Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (resource to support services
providers in their work with women).
Alcohol Policy Network
The Alcohol Policy Network is devoted to Canadian alcohol policy issues. Webinars and other events
are posted on this site.
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) posts how the federal government has invested in a Pan-
Canadian FASD Initiative. There are also several links and resources/guidelines posted on this page.
Asante Centre
The Asante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is located in British Columbia. They offer diagnostic,
assessment and family support services based on a multidisciplinary team approach.
FASD Connections
Comprised of several FASD consultants. They host a website that is not updated frequently but
contains a wealth of information. The Critical Issues page is organized by topic; Featured Articles are
linked or downloadable; In Their Own Words is a collection of writing people living with FASD; and
The Birth Mom’s Page is a great resource for people who are birth mothers or want to understand more
about the issues surrounding birth mothers.
Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Government of NL’s Department of Education has a policy for Student Support Services if a student
meets certain criteria – of which FAS is included.
Centre for Addictions & Mental Health (CAMH)
The Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) provides clear and organized information on
FASD, symptoms of FASD, managing and working with FASD. This site also contains information
aimed at primary caregiver, educators of children and youth as well as public health & health
promotion workers on issued related to addictions and mental health.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) hosts a site dedicated to FASD – aimed at Canadian
practitioners that are/want to address FASD. This organization offers a toll free phone information and
reference service.
International FASD Conference Footage
Every other year (odd years), there is an international FASD conference held in Canada. This website
posts video footage of all keynote and large group presentations made at the 2011 conference in
Vancouver, BC.
FASD & Justice
This site is designed for justice system professionals and others who want to understand more about
FASD. It provides information and resources about FASD, including background information, case law,
legal resources and strategies for effective intervention.
Manitoba Coalition on Alcohol and Pregnancy
This coalition was started in 1993 and consulted people within health, social services, First Nations,
communities and parents. The five main areas of concern are:
1) prevention;
2) health & treatment services;
3) education;
4) judicial & correction services; and
5) community social services & parent support.
Across the Lifespan
Hosted by the Government of Alberta, this site is a portal into provincial initiatives, networks,
educational training, research & evaluations and publications.
Lakeland Centre for FASD
Lakeland offers a Summer Camp, diagnostic & assessments for children and adults, mothers-to-be
mentorship, training and presentations.
Whitecrow Village FASD Society
A non-profit, charitable organisation committed to educating communities and professionals about
FASD and to improving the lives of those who are affected by this prominent neurodevelopmental
disability.
Canada Northwest FASD Research Network (CanFASD)
A formally and informally connected group of professionals from a range of research sciences, and
located across Canada.
Motherisk
This site gives access to academic journal articles, as listing of FASD-related conferences/events and
information on the annual FACE (Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise) Research Network and
Roundtable.
