Services and Programs Funded

To view and print our Diagnostic Clinic referral package click here: NWFASD Referral Form

Funding
The Northwest Peace FASD Network (Society) receives funding from the Alberta FASD Cross-Ministry Committee. These funds will be used to support the enhancement and delivery of FASD-related services throughout the Northwest Peace Network. The support services are for: children, youth and adults.

A diagnosis is not needed to be eligible for support services. Agency services include: Parent Child Assistant Program Mentors and FASD Support workers and Family Support workers.

Partner Agencies 
This year the Network funded programs and supports within the following agencies:

• WJS ( Canada)  for PCAP and FASD Supports and Prevention in the northern region around Peace River and area.
• Aseniwuche Winewak Nation of Canada (AWN) for PCAP and FASD Supports in Grande Cache area.
• Grande Prairie Family Education Society for PCAP and FASD Supports  FASD Navigator and Family Supports in Grande Prairie, Fairview and areas.
• Northern Association of FASD ( High Prairie & Fairview and areas)  Individual and Family Supports.
• Driftpile Nation for PCAP mentorship in Driftpile and area.
• Whitefish Lake Nation # 459  for PCAP mentorship in Whitefish Lake  Fist Nation.

The Network also funds programs on 3 Metis Settlements in the High Prairie area:

• Gift Lake Metis Settlement for an FASD Mentor. This is a combination of FASD Supports and the PCAP Mentor program.
• East Prairie Metis Settlement for an FASD Mentor. This is a combination of FASD Supports and the PCAP Mentor program.
• Peavine Metis Settlement for an FASD Mentor. This is a combination of FASD Supports and the PCAP Mentor program.
• The Metis Settlements also receive support with Prevention ( Education ) and Diagnostic Services.

For more information about our agencies and their services please contact:

The Northwest Administrative Support Dawn Peppard at info@nwfasd.ca for more information on any of our programs

Diagnostic Clinic

The NW FASD has been running a mobile diagnostic Clinic since 2013. The mobile clinic serves Grande Prairie, Peace River, High Prairie, Grande Cache, and surrounding communities.

Our diagnostic and intervention team consists of a centralized coordinator and local professionals in the areas of Speech-Language, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Addictions, and others.  We provide multi-disciplinary assessments for youth and adults who are suspected of prenatal alcohol exposure.  Our diagnostic and intervention teams also provide referrals and recommendations for follow-up supports and aftercare.

To view and print our Diagnostic Clinic referral package click here: NWFASD Referral Form

For more diagnostic information contact  Michelle Perron

Phone: 780-533-5444 or Email: michelle@nwfasd.ca

1. Early FASD diagnosis helps uncover an individual’s unique strengths, guiding tailored supports that empower them to thrive across all aspects of life.

By identifying FASD early, professionals can design support plans that build on an individual’s natural abilities, enabling them to develop skills, pursue their interests, and lead fulfilling lives.

Check out the Caregiver Guide to Diagnosis – click below. 

Click to access CanFASD-Caregiver-Guide-to-Diagnosis-Jan2020-interactive.pdf

Two important things for you to know:

The support services are for children, youth and adults

A diagnosis is not needed to be eligible for support services