2017 National Alberta FASD Conference October 24 …...2010/09/14 · 2017 National Alberta FASD...
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2017 National Alberta FASD Conference
October 24—27, 2017
CALGARY ,ALBERTA
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COMINGS AND GOINGS
NETWORK UPDATE
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CIRCLE SERIES
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FASD EDUCATION
MORNING
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INTERNATIONAL FASD
AWARENESS DAY
STARFISH AWARD
RECIPIENT 2016
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2017 NATIONAL
ALBERTA FASD
CONFERENCE
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LOOKING THROUGH
THE FASD LENS
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MARK YOU CALENDAR 8
PARENT SUPPORT 9
INFORMATION ON FASD
SERVICES IN CENTRAL
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V O L U M E 1 4 , I S S U E 1 4 CENTRAL ALBERTA FASD NETWORK …..CHANGES…..COMINGS
AND GOINGS .…..
Vicki Scott, (formerly Vicki Gassor) has changed both her name
and her role at the Network. Formerly Vicki’s role was to assist in
all aspects of the clinic process. Her new role as RESOURCE
COORDINATOR began in late November 2016. Vicki is
responsible for intake and connections for individuals who need
immediate, “light touch” support. In an effort to reduce waitlists
that continue to grow, Vicki will provide access to resources for
individuals needing connections……...
Jacy Morissette, our Prevention Conversation Facilitator has left us for Balmy
Victoria. Jacy has certainly left a legacy. We realize all of Jacy’s hidden talents
since she has gone…..social media….connections with the performing arts
world...connections with RDC …..her reverence for all. Watch out Victoria!!
Good news is, we have been fortunate to hire Chris Chabot. Jacy and
Chris were strong allies in getting the prevention message out in the
West Country and were instrumental in assisting all to understand
that healing is necessary before we can prevent…….
Chris Chabot has enjoyed living, working and volunteering in the west country for 18 years in both private and
non profit sectors. Her experience has included health care, youth organizations, harm reduction, First Nation
communities, and working with populations affected by complex issues. She has been involved with building
connections and collaborations to create capacity for community members, and enjoys promoting and providing
educational opportunities to create understanding among diverse populations. Chris is looking forward to her
new role as the Prevention Conversation Facilitator, and welcomes anyone to connect with any questions, sug-
gestions, or opportunities for partnerships.
Chris will share her time between Rocky Mountain House with an office at the Rocky Native Friendship Centre
and the Central Alberta FASD Network office. She can be reached by
e-mail at: [email protected] or by phone at 403 845-3093.
And the goings……..
Garett Hingst, our Corrections Consultant, who has been an instru-
mental member of the Bowden Project team is leaving us to join the
Disability Services Division in Rocky Mountain House. We wish
Garett all the best in his new endeavor and know that he will continue to spread the word about FASD prevention
and services.
FAREWELL Garett! You will be missed!!!!
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EDUCATION MORNING
Our FASD team invites you to join our monthly Education
mornings on the last Thursday of every month for an in-
formation learning experience.
FREE TRAINING!
Every month we will have a different community agency
present information on the programs they offer and how
it could be beneficial to the individuals we support.
Education Morning will be held
from 9:30am-11:30am
Plan/Share:
TO REGISTER – Call Shauna May
403-347-8844
Where: Catholic Social Services
5104 48 Avenue
When: The last THURSDAY of every month!
9:30 am – 11:00 am
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International FASD Awareness Day—September 9, 2016
Starfish Nominees: Blair Charters, Sandy Curtis, (Bowden Inst)
Dynelle Douglas (Parent), Shelby
MacKenzie (Bowden Inst.) Kelsey
Land and Shauna May. Both CSS)
The Starfish Award Winner of the
Star Blanket for 2016 is none
other than BLAIR CHARTERS!!!!!
Pictured in front of the blanket are:
Joanne Marcotte,, Chair of the
FASD Network Board, Betty Lou Benson, E.D. of the Network, Blair
Charters and Mayor Tara Veer!!!!!
Garett Hingst—Chef Extraordinaire!!! Garett
cooked up burgers for 150!!! Yum!
Catholic Social Services FASD
Outreach Support Team!!!
Kelsey, Kim, Mark, Shauna and Kara (Manager)
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2017 National FASD Conference October 24-27, 2017- The Westin Calgary - Calgary, Alberta
Mark your calendars! Registration opens May 2017.
The Government of Alberta invites you to join us and our partners at this important multi-disciplinary conference focused on Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and its impact on individuals, families, communities and society at large. This National FASD
Conference will combine both the Canada Northwest FASD Partnership and the annual Alberta FASD Conferences. As a result of
this partnership, the event will feature a variety of keynote presentations, panel discussions and over 50 breakout sessions. They
will discuss the latest practices in FASD prevention, assessment and supports.
Objectives:
Most importantly this national event will connect new research and innovative policy to community and front-line services. Over
the course of the three-day conference, participants can expect to: Increase their knowledge on recent developments in the field of FASD from across the nation
Network and share with people from all areas of the FASD community
Learn about best-practice and new evidence-based tools to navigate through different stages of life, supports and services
Increase their understanding and awareness of the impact of FASD on the lives of individuals and caregivers
Registration:
Please visit http://fasd.alberta.ca for the link to register and to find special rates for accommodations once registration
opens in May 2017.
Audience: This conference will be of interest to: Caregivers and families
Individuals with FASD
Teachers and educational administrators
Front-line service workers
Community agency staff
Social workers
Alcohol and drug workers
Mental health workers
Family support workers
Medical professionals
Academics and researchers
Justice and corrections workers
Elected officials
Government ministries and policy-
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“Looking Through the FASD Lens”
Presented by: Liz Lawryk, BSW MSc.H.S.RSW,
Chief Clinical Examiner of the OBD (Organic Brain Dysfunction)
Triage Institute
Who Should Take This Training?
Probation and Parole officers, Intake Staff, Nurses, Social Workers, Physicians, Psychologists,
Educators, Administrators, Provincial/Federal Women’s and Men’s Institution Staff, J
John Howard and Elizabeth Fry Support Staff, Lawyers, Judges, Community Program Staff,
Justice, corrections—IF you work in Human Services—
You Need This Training and Information!!!
What Will You Learn?
This seminar provides training in the first stage triage screening for the possibility of Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders for youth and adults involved with Correctional and/or Community Support
Services. The Preliminary Triage Screen provides the user with a time effective, and reduced liabil-
ity process, in order to determine referral necessity to a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Team.
Individuals with suspected FASD pose many challenges to those involved with the initial interview
or intake process. This is true if you are a Police Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, AISH Intake
worker, Income support Intake worker, Hospital intake, Mental Health worker, Homeless Shelter
staff, etc. You are often challenged with “suspecting” that something is not as it should be with the
individual but are hesitant or insufficiently knowledgeable of this disability to make referrals to
those who can provide a full assessment. This 2 day seminar will prepare you to both “identify” and “query” characteristics that when clustered indicate that the individual should be referred for
further medical assessment and how to refer.
Where: Crossroads Church, 38105 Range Rd. 275, Red Deer County—E. on 32 St
from the North, W. on 32nd St. from the South Off the QE2
When : April 20 + 21, 2017
Cost: $50.00 for lunch, refreshments and handouts both days (training cost of
$495.00 has been sponsored by the Central Alberta FASD Network)
How to register: Use the link below REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liz-lawyrk-looking-through-the-fasd-lens-tickets-33287257082?aff=affiliate1
Register by: April 14, 2017 (Call, there might still be space)!!)
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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FASD
Websites
Lakeland Centre for
FASD Northern
Alberta site with links to
information from across
Canada and around the
world.
www.lakelandfas.com
The FASD Center of
Excellence is a project of
the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services
www.fascenter.samhsa.g
ov/gg/index.cfm
The Canadian FASD
Training Online
Database” found at
www.ccsa.ca
The FASD Support
Network of
Saskatchewan Inc.
www.skfasdnetwork.ca
—Download FASD Tips
for Parents and
Caregivers
Justice Website:
www.fasdjustice.on.ca
FASLink maintains an
extensive website of
more than 100,000
FASD documents in a
searchable database.
www.faslink.org
} www.centralfasd.org
FASD CMC Alberta
Information about the
FASD Network initiative
and access to the FASD
Learning Series online.
www.fasd-
cmc.alberta.ca/fasd-
service-networks
Several publications on
FASD are available at
the Red Deer Regional
Library + at the Dawe.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - IMPORTANT DATES!!!
Thursdays—6:30—8:00 Circle Series of Arts + Support
Call Network at 403 342-7499 - see page 3…...continuous
registration…..
April 20 + 21—Liz Lawryk—Looking Through the FASD
Lens - Crossroads Church. Call Network 403 342-7499
May 11, 2017 Trauma as Medicine—Hope Mission -
2 presentations: 1:00—3:00 and 4:00—6:00.
SAVE THE DATE: 2017 Alberta FASD Conference.
Calgary, October 24—27, 2017…...
FLYING WITH BROKEN WINGS”
Flying With Broken Wings is a group for people with FASD, and those who
work with or care for us. Share….vent….express yourself….ask ques-
tions….give opinions….this is for anything we feel we need to share. Please re-
spect everyone and their opinions and feelings.
Disrespect and ANY inappropriate or hurtful behavior WILL NOT Be Tolerat-
ed.
It’s a roller coaster people…..get bugs in your teeth and ENJOY THE RIDE!
Connect on Facebook by entering the following in the subject line:
FASD (a) ”Flying With Broken Wings”
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FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM
DISORDER (FASD)
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
F… Faith A...Ability S...Strength D…Determination
Open to parents/caregivers of individuals
living with FASD
Let’s help support each other!
Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at
Catholic Social Services
When: 3rd Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30 am (Snacks will be served)
Where: Catholic Social Services, 5104 48th Ave Red Deer
Why: ~ Connect with others in similar situations
~ Share experiences
~ Learn more about FASD, strategies & supports
Contact Shauna at (403) 347-8844 before the date to
Confirm your attendance and/or if you have questions
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PREVENTION—TARGETED prevention for those most at-risk of giving birth to a child with FASD.
“On Track” Parent Child Assistance Program
The Goals:
To help mothers build and maintain healthy, independent family lives
To assure that children are in safe and stable homes
To prevent future births of alcohol and drug exposed children.
The Approach:
Trained and supervised Parent Advocates provide home visitation and intervention for 3 years.
Parent Advocates Assist in:
Setting goals
Obtaining alcohol/drug treatment
Solving housing, domestic violence, child custody problems
Resolving system service barriers and more…….
FASD ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSIS for Ages 15—through Adulthood
Assessment-Diagnostic services include medical, cognitive, behaviour, communication, adaptive functioning assess-
ments completed by a “multidisciplinary team” that meets the Canadian Clinical Guidelines for diagnosis. Referrals re-
quire the history of prenatal alcohol exposure.
If you are interested in requesting an assessment for yourself or on someone’s behalf, contact the Diagnostic Coordinator.
All the options will be explored and necessary paperwork can begin. In order for the FASD Network to cover the costs of
an assessment, certain criteria needs to be met.
SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS—OUTREACH
Ongoing FASD skill building FASD knowledge and informational opportunities for agencies and their staff.
OUTREACH workers in the region provide the following:
Advocacy
Community links to service
Family and individual support for children and adults impacted by FASD
Basic life and community living skills
Information
Services for adults denied PDD support due to I.Q.
Assistance in developing strategies that will be successful in the home and other environments such as school or the
workplace
Strategies to reduce secondary disabilities such as trouble with the law, alcohol and drug
problems, mental health problems, inappropriate sexual behavior etc.
Disruptive school experience
Referral for FASD Assessment and Diagnosis
FASD SERVICES AVAILABLE IN CENTRAL ALBERTA
There is no “Safe”
amount of alcohol use
during Pregnancy.
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Central PCAP: Red Deer and area:
Red Deer Native Friendship Society
Family Services of Central Alberta
South Central PCAP
Accredited Supports to Community
West Central PCAP
Mountain Rose Women’s Emergency Shelter
403 340-0020
403 343-6400
403 556-4110
403 845-5339
FASD Outreach— Catholic Social Services 403 347-8844
FASD Outreach— McMan Youth Family and
Community Assn. Olds-Sundre + Area
403 556-7877
FASD Outreach— McMan Youth Family and
Community Assn. Rocky Mountain House + Area—
403 845-6306
FASD Outreach—South Central FASD Committee-
Drumheller, Hanna, Three Hills, 3 C’s
403 854-2099
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Central Alberta FASD SERVICE CONTACT NUMBERS
CENTRAL ALBERTA FASD NETWORK 403 342-7499
Executive Director/Regional Network Coordinator: Betty Lou Benson
Clinic Diagnostic Services Coordinator: Trina Kennedy
Resource Coordinator: Vicki Scott
FASD Corrections Consultant:
FASD Prevention Facilitator: Chris Chabot - 403 845-3093
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