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ABOUT US

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The fasdNL Network was officially formed in December 2012.  For several years prior to the formation of the fasdNL Network we, as a group of individuals, came together due to a shared interest in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) as a Provincial FASD Committee.  Some of us have done work in our respective fields with individuals and/or families affected by FASD; others are caring for children affected by FASD.  We all share a common interest in this topic and in supporting people throughout the area in which we serve.



By promoting accurate and credible information, the NL FASD Committee is focused on increasing the awareness of FASD and related issues among individuals, families and communities. The Committee believes that such awareness efforts will assist in the prevention of FASD as well as to increase support and functioning for those affected by FASD.

We have representatives from government departments, local health authorities and community groups including:

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  • Mental Health & Addictions Services

  • Brighter Futures Coalition of St. John's & District

  • Child, Youth & Family Services

  • Choices For Youth

  • Correctional Services Canada

  • Daybreak Parent Child Centre

  • Eastern Health

  • Eastern School District

  • Innu First Nations Health Commission

  • Janeway Hospital, Provincial Perinatal Program

  • Key Assets

  • Labrador Correctional Centre

  • Mushuau Innu Health Commission

  • NL Department of Health & Community Services

  • NL Foster Families Association

  • Nunatsiavut Department of Health & Social Development

  • The Salvation Army Wiseman Centre
     

  • Memorial University, Faculty of Medicine (Doctoral Candidate)

  • Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police

  • Sheshatshiu Innu Health Commission

  • Stella Burry Community Services

  • Waypoints

  • Central Health

  • Western Health

  • Exploits Valley Community Coalition

  • Dover & Area Community Family Coalition

  • Nova Central School District

  • Community Living & Supportive Services

  • Status of Women Central

  • Family Resource Centres (Gander Bay, Training Wheels, Dover & Area, Fortune Bay North)

  • Advanced Education & Skills

  • ​Canadian Mental Health Association​

  • We also have input from, and involvement of, parents with children who are affected by FASD.

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