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Are You Interested in Participating in a Research Study?
Are you interested in participating in a research study? We are recruiting adolescents and adults with a diagnosis of FASD. The study will take ~3 hours, and will be conducted at the University of...
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Sexual Health Info Series
Sexual Health Info Series Presented by the Sexual Health Initiative STIs & Youth With Sue Jamieson!!! Team Leader for Education at the STI Centre of Edmonton Where? Edmonton John Howard Society...
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Child – FASD Initiatives in South Africa
Learn more about South Africa’s ” It takes a village to raise a child” Campaign http://fasfacts.org.za/ village-poster
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FAST Club – University of Fraser Valley
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), in collaboration with the Universities of Victoria and Saskatchewan, and Queen’s University are conducting a study entitled “Strength-Based Interventions for...
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Free Summer Programs for Girls
Looking for free summer programming in Edmonton for your 12-17 year old girls? Look no further! The Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton is offering two different summer programs! Mirror Mirror on the...
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Young Women’s Forum: Leadership is Attainable and Everywhere
Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton will be hosting a FREE one day symposium for girls and young women (queer and trans inclusive) aged 12-17 that will focus on creating excitement on becoming...
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Aboriginal Traditional Teen Parenting Program
This 10 week program was created especially for young parents. Topics that will be explored include: Reclaiming and rebuilding your Indigenousness, why change is needed, self-care strategies, teepee...
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DECSA’s Youth Aboriginal Culture Program
Distinctive Employment Counselling Services of Alberta (DECSA) is offering a new Youth Aboriginal Culture Program open to any youth age 15-24 with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder along with a mental...
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FASD Frontline – February 2014
Check out the latest edition of the FASD Frontline Newsletter. It contains all kinds of information regarding resources, services, articles, research and more in order to help provide support to...
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FASD Frontline Meeting for February
The next FASD Frontline Workers meeting in February is on February 11. Check out the attached posters for details. FASD frontline meeting February FASD Frontline Worker Meeting Feb template
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New prevention strategy for prenatal exposure to alcohol
A first-of-its-kind prevention strategy for prenatal exposure to alcohol is ready to be unveiled in the Brainerd lakes area. All that’s needed is a mom-to-be willing to take part. Read more at:...
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Mental Health Awareness Week, May 5 – 9
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHW) was introduced in 1951 by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to raise awareness of mental illness in Canada. Today, the MHW provides practical ways people...
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Meet Julie Strome – FASD Community Educator
It all began on a rainy day at the Lloydminster (SASK) hospital in 1978…(just kidding) I am currently the FASD Community Educator with the Bissell Centre. This rewarding role involves researching,...
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What brain studies reveal about the risk of adolescent alcohol use and abuse
Neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) are zeroing in on brain factors and behaviors that put teens at risk of alcohol use and abuse even before they start drinking. Four...
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Edmonton and Area FASD Programs & Services – Girls Empowered and Strong –...
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EFAN Youth/Teens FASD Artwork Contest
Take part in the EFAN’s (Youth/Teens) FASD Artwork Contest and you could win up to $200 iTunes! Contest Rules: ¨ Contest is open to all teens/youth ages 12 – 18 years ¨ Participants MUST be RESIDENTS...
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