How can this program support my family?
This program helps families to:
- build connections and feel more connected to their communities
- understand the health-care system
- access medical and community services for their children and youth
- support an FASD diagnosis and assist access to FASD diagnosis
- develop a plan that focuses on your child or youth's strengths
- plan for school or moving to adulthood and adult services
- access FASD workshops
- educate teachers and other professionals in your child’s life about FASD
Am I eligible for service?
This program is free for families and children and youth up to age 18 (or 21 if they are still in school).
An FASD diagnosis is not needed to access services. The program is offered to those living in Ottawa,
Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry and Prescott Russell. All program services are offered in French and
English.
How can I access the FASD Worker Program?
Fill out a self-referral form:
FASD Worker Program referral form (ABLE2)
Contact the FASD Worker Program directly to ask for support, or ask a professional (doctor, teacher, social worker etc.) to call on your behalf:
fasd@able2.org
613-761-9522 ext. 231
1-866-222-2138 ext. 231 (toll free)
Outside Ottawa?
Learn more about the FASD Worker Program
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Resources
Looking for more information, including information on diagnosis assessment at CHEO? Visit our Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder page.