Resources
Resources
Community Resources
In addition to the IMPACT tools, there are many existing and continuously developing mental health resources for individuals with FASD, caregivers, and service providers. We have created a Community Mental Health Hub that includes links to these additional resources and services. As with the IMPACT tools, we have created tailored ‘hubs’ for individuals with FASD, caregivers, and service providers respectively.
Find Your Resources
This page contains all of our external resources regarding FASD-informed mental health care, for all demographics. To skip to the resources that best suit your needs, click on the title that best describes you below.
Are you located in Alberta?
The IMPACT project is based out of the University of Alberta, and as such, many of the resources linked on this page are specific to Albertans. Some resources serve the entire province, and some are specific to Edmonton, Calgary, and other locations. Click the button below to skip to Alberta-specific resources.
Find Your Resources
This page contains all of our external resources regarding FASD-informed mental health care, for all demographics. To skip to the resources that best suit your needs, click on the title that best describes you below.
Crisis Support
IMPACT offers educational and therapeutic tools and resources. They are not intended to act as crisis support resources in emergency situations. If you are experiencing a crisis, we have listed support options here. Some services are specific to certain areas, so ensure you locate the service that's right for you
Reaching out for support can be difficult when experiencing high-stress situations. When speaking to a crisis support person, consider using the following conversation starters​ to begin a supporting conversation.
Conversation Starters
"Hi there, I’m feeling really upset right now and am having a hard time controlling my emotions."
​"Hello, I’m feeling *insert emotion* right now, and I need someone to talk to.”​
"Hi, I need help because ____”. (e.g., I need help because I’m feeling really sad”)
​"Thank you for talking to me. I want you to know that I have FASD and do best when people speak slowly, ask one question at a time, and give me time to think. Is this something you can do in our conversation today?”
Resources
​"Hello, I’m feeling *insert emotion* right now, and I need someone to talk to.”​
"Hi there, I’m feeling really upset right now and am having a hard time controlling my emotions."
"Hi, I need help because ____”. (e.g., I need help because I’m feeling really sad”)
​"Thank you for talking to me. I want you to know that I have FASD and do best when people speak slowly, ask one question at a time, and give me time to think. Is this something you can do in our conversation today?”
988 | SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE
Location: Canada
A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 9-8-8 is here to provide moments of connection that create hope, support recovery and save lives.
LOCATION
Canada
1-877-303-2642 | AHS MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE
Location: Canada
The Primary Care Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Help Line is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year, confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.
LOCATION
Canada
780-482-4357 | EDMONTON DISTRESS LINE
The Distress Line is available 24/7 to provide free, confidential support whenever you need it.
Location: Edmonton
LOCATION
Edmonton
403-266-4357 | CALGARY DISTRESS LINE
Location: Calgary
If you need to talk, Distress Centre is here to listen. Anyone can speak with a highly trained responder, receive emotional support and feel heard.
LOCATION
Calgary
1-877-330-6366 | NATIONAL TRANS LIFELINE
Location: Canada
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers.
LOCATION
Canada
1-855-242-3310 | INDIGENOUS HOPE FOR WELLNESS HELPLINE
Location: Canada
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable.
LOCATION
Canada
1-800-668-6868 | KIDS HELP PHONE
Location: Canada
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only national, 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people.
LOCATION
Canada
416-960-9276 | THE WARM LINE
Location: Canada
This service is not a crisis service: The Warm Line is a confidential & anonymous service for adults (18+). Are you feeling lonely, isolated, anxious, depressed or in need of a friendly ear? Chat online, text, or call a Warm Line peer support worker.
LOCATION
Canada
General Resources
These resources contain general mental health information and FASD resources, and are helpful for anyone wishing to learn more about FASD-informed mental health support.
CanFASD MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT
Location: Canada
The Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD) is a collaborative, interdisciplinary research network, with collaborators, researchers and partners across the nation.
LOCATION
Canada
CanFASD WEBINAR: MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDALITY, & FASD
Location: Canada
In this two-part webinar series, presenters will delve into the complexities of mental health in relation to FASD.
LOCATION
Online
TOWARD HEALTHY OUTCOMES 2.0
Location: Canada
Informed by the wisdom of caregivers and those with living experience, we hope this framework supports a balanced understanding of each individual’s needs and strengths with particular consideration for ways to support healthy outcomes.
LOCATION
Online
For Service Providers
CanFASD IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, AND DIAGNOSIS HUB
Location: Canada
The IAD Hub was developed to support health and allied health care providers across all settings with the most current tools and resources to improve early identification, diagnostic decision-making, and referral coordination.
LOCATION
Canada
E-LEARNING: FASD-Informed Care: An Introduction for Health Professionals
Location: Online
This course provides an overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), describes the care experiences of people with FASD, and provides practice tips for health professionals to better support people with FASD and their families.
LOCATION
Online
CanFASD MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE & PRACTICE GUIDE
Location: Canada
CanFASD has developed this resource and practice guide for frontline mental health counsellors/therapists, prevention mentors, crisis workers, community mental health providers and those who work directly with individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
LOCATION
Canada
For Caregivers
CanFASD HOME PAGE
Location: Canada
CanFASD is Canada's source for evidence-based information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
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Canada
CanFASD ONLINE LEARNING
Location: Canada
Flexible online learning opportunities for you or your team, intended to increase knowledge regarding FASD.
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Canada
CanFASD SUCCESSION PLANNING
Location: Canada
The CanFASD Succession Planning document outlines what parents and caregivers of a person with FASD need to know in regards to financial and personal planning.
LOCATION
Canada
CanFASD IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, AND DIAGNOSIS HUB
Location: Canada
The IAD Hub was developed to support health and allied health care providers across all settings with the most current tools and resources to improve early identification, diagnostic decision-making, and referral coordination.
LOCATION
Canada
KNOWFASD
Location: Online
KNOWFASD is an online tool that explains symptoms presented by individuals with FASD throughout different stages of development, why they present, and possible coping techniques.
LOCATION
Online
NoFASD: EXPLAINING FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
Location: Online
This booklet is designed to assist parents and other caregivers to broadly explain FASD to teachers and to provide individual information about a child which is helpful in building a relationship and supporting the child and their family at school.
LOCATION
Online
HERETOHELP: FAMILY TOOLKIT
Location: Online
The Family Toolkit was designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.
LOCATION
Online
FASD UNITED FAMILY NAVIGATOR
Location: Worldwide
The FASD United Family Navigator program provides individuals living with FASD, their families, caregivers, and supporters with expert, confidential support and referrals. This includes people who are pregnant or intending to become pregnant who have questions about alcohol or substance use.
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Worldwide
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA: CANADA CAREGIVER CREDIT
Location: Canada
Do you support a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant, with a mental or physical infirmity? You may be able to claim the Canada caregiver credit (CCC), a non-refundable tax credit that helps people who support family members with a mental or physical infirmity.
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Canada
For Individuals With FASD
CanFASD INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH FASD
Location: Online
If you have been diagnosed with FASD, you need to know that it is okay to talk about it. This page will help you better understand how the brain works and how you can deal with everyday challenges. It contains information, resources, and supports.
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Canada
For Individuals With FASD
CanFASD Information for Individuals
Location:
If you have been diagnosed with FASD, you need to know that it is okay to talk about it. This page will help you better understand how the brain works and how you can deal with everyday challenges. It contains information, resources, and supports.
LOCATION
Online
General Resources: Alberta
These resources contain general mental health information and FASD resources, and are helpful for anyone wishing to learn more about FASD-informed mental health support.
FASD ALBERTA NETWORK
Location: Alberta
This website is a navigation hub for FASD services in Alberta, Canada. Learn about FASD, find programs and services in Alberta, and access FASD training and education resources.
LOCATION
Alberta
MYPOTENTIA
Location: Calgary
Support starts with a conversation. 
No diagnosis needed. We help individuals and families affected by FASD and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders find support, answers, and connection.
LOCATION
Calgary
LAKELAND CENTRE
Location: Lakeland
The Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (LCFASD) provides cost-free programs and services in the Cold Lake, Bonnyville, St. Paul and Lac la Biche areas, as well as on First Nations and Métis Settlements throughout Alberta.
LOCATION
Lakeland
For Caregivers: Alberta
CASA MENTAL HEALTH
Location: Alberta
This program provides information and education to families with children with a possible or confirmed diagnosis of prenatal alcohol or drug exposure, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
LOCATION
Alberta
FASD ALBERTA
Location: Alberta
This website is a navigation hub for FASD services in Alberta, Canada.
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Alberta
YOURALBERTA FASD LEARNING SERIES
Location: Alberta
A series of learning videos developed by the Government of Alberta about a wide variety of topics surrounding FASD.
LOCATION
Alberta
211 ALBERTA: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SEARCH
Location: Alberta
211 Alberta's Programs and Services Search is a tool that allows users to find programs and services in close proximity to them, based on what they need.
LOCATION
Alberta
CMHA EDMONTON: CAREGIVER CONNECTIONS
Location: Alberta
Caregiver Connections is a peer support group to help parents, partners, and caregivers of those with a mental health concern and/or addiction.
LOCATION
Edmonton
CAREGIVERS ALBERTA: CAREGIVER COACHING
Location: Alberta
A caregiver coach will talk to you one-on-one, be a listening ear, and provide you with support and help you navigate the system. Whether it’s finding resources, advocating for yourself or requesting support for your health and well-being, your caregiver coach is here to help.
LOCATION
Alberta
CAREGIVERS ALBERTA: CAREGIVER SUPPORT COMMUNITY
Location: Alberta
Our online Caregiver Support Community program empowers caregivers and helps their well-being by providing a supportive group where you can connect with other caregivers. In our program, you can have open conversations about the ups and downs of caregiving while learning about topics relevant to caregivers.
LOCATION
Alberta
CAREGIVERS ALBERTA
Location: Alberta
Caregivers Alberta strives to empower caregivers and promote their well-being by providing resources, mental health support, and education for Albertans caring for family members or friends.
LOCATION
Alberta
ENVIROS SOCIAL SERVICES
Location: Alberta
Enviros has grown from a single wilderness school program to become a diversified social services organization with our head-office in Calgary. Our staff help children, youth and families move from vulnerability to stability, crisis to independence.
LOCATION
Calgary
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES RESPITE CARE
Location: Alberta
This service offers family or caregivers short-term relief.
Respite services provide caregivers a short period of rest or relief from their caregiving responsibilities.
LOCATION
Alberta
FOOTHILLS FAS: CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Location: Alberta
Our regular Caregiver Support Groups offer a vital platform for caregivers to exchange strategies and insights from a peer perspective. Focusing on self-care and practical coping skills, these meetings provide a supportive environment where caregivers can both give and receive valuable support.
LOCATION
Foothills County
GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA: FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
The FSCD program works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs.
Location: Alberta
LOCATION
Alberta
BISSELL CENTRE FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM OF SERVICES
Location: Edmonton
Our Fetal Alcohol Spectrum of Services (FASS) program provides short– and long–term supports for the well-being of adults who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
LOCATION
Edmonton
FASD METIS CAREGIVER CONNECT NIGHTS
Location: Alberta
Hosted by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, this group is a supportive space for Métis caregivers to discuss the realities of providing care for people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
LOCATION
Alberta
ENTRUST FASD SUPPORT SERVICES
Location: Edmonton, Calgary
Entrust provides developmental disability services in Edmonton and Calgary for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), offering supportive group homes and respite services within our comprehensive support framework.
LOCATION
Edmonton, Calgary
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES FASD SUPPORT
Location: Alberta
Intake Number: (780) 905-9336. Catholic Social Services offers free FASD support in central and northern Alberta, including life-skills coaching, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families affected by FASD. In Edmonton, there are four specialized programs: First Steps, Step By Step, Coaching Families and McDaniel Youth.
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Alberta
For Individuals With FASD: Alberta
UNLIMITED POTENTIAL (UP) BRIDGES PROGRAM
Location: Edmonton
The Bridges program is offered in partnership with Edmonton Area Child and Family Services. It focuses on the partnership of UP and Family Services working collaboratively with children, youth, and families to ensure safety, well-being, and helping build individual support networks in their own communities.
LOCATION
Edmonton,
Surrounding Areas
Provincial & Territorial Resources
These resources contain general mental health information and FASD resources, and are specific to certain provinces and territories outside of Alberta.
GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA FASD INFORMATION
Location: British Columbia
This resource contains information, training, and support services for residents of British Columbia impacted by FASD.
LOCATION
British Columbia
FASD SOCIETY FOR BC
Location: British Columbia
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Society for British Columbia (BC) is committed to the prevention of FASD, and to helping people and families with FASD and other complex neurodevelopmental needs reach their full potential.
LOCATION
British Columbia
POPFASD
Location: British Columbia
Funded by the Ministry of Education and Child Care, hosted in School District 57, and supported by Educators throughout the province, POPFASD seeks to build Educators' capacity within education to support learners with FASD.
LOCATION
British Columbia
HereToHelp
Location: British Columbia
HeretoHelp is a BC-based informational site about mental health and substance use. They offer trustworthy information and resources to support individuals struggling with mental health or substance use, including resources for individuals with FASD.
LOCATION
British Columbia
FAMILY SUPPORT INSTITUTE OF BC
Location: British Columbia
At the Family Support Institute of BC, we are passionate about empowering families and fostering inclusion. Our free, family-to-family support network connects communities, amplifies voices, and champions the rights of individuals with disabilities.
LOCATION
British Columbia
ASANTE CENTRE OF BC
Location: British Columbia
At Asante, we believe in diverse abilities. We are committed to understanding and addressing developmental stress in ways that recognize the inherent gifts of people. Asante offers education, resources, and services to individuals with FASD.
LOCATION
British Columbia
FASD NETWORK OF SASKATCHEWAN
Location: Saskatchewan
In Saskatchewan, a group of dedicated parents came together to form the FASD Network (the Network) in response to the lack of services available for families impacted by FASD. Now, over 30 years later, the Network is a community-based, provincial organization with offices in Saskatoon and Regina.
LOCATION
Saskatchewan
SASKATCHEWAN PREVENTION INSTITUTE
Location: Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is a non-profit organization. Our focus is to reduce the occurrence of disabling conditions in children using primary prevention methods. We raise awareness by providing training, information, and resources based on current best evidence.
LOCATION
Saskatchewan
SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH FASD SERVICES GUIDE
Location: Saskatchewan
This site from the Government of Saskatchewan hosts information, resources, and supports for families and individuals impacted by FASD in Saskatchewan.
LOCATION
Saskatchewan
MANITOBA FASD NETWORK
Location: Manitoba
Manitoba FASD Network provides province-wide professional assessment and support
Our team of professionals work together to provide a caring and detailed assessment for youth with FASD, including recommendations for next steps.
LOCATION
Manitoba
NEW DIRECTIONS
Location: Manitoba
The FASD Family Support program offers community-based services for families whose children and youth have challenges with development, learning, behaviour, or difficulty managing daily life tasks. The program works together with individuals with FASD and families to understand the strengths and challenges of FASD while exploring meaningful ways to provide support.
LOCATION
Manitoba
MANITOBA FASD COALITION
Location: Manitoba
Manitoba FASD Coalition is a province-wide collaborative network of individuals and organizations from across all sectors committed to supporting prevention, education, research, and intervention activities in the area of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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Manitoba
MANITOBA PROVINCIAL RESOURCES
Location: Manitoba
This site host FASD information, prevention, and support tools recommended by the Government of Manitoba.
LOCATION
Manitoba
MANITOBA DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES
Location: Manitoba
This site host FASD information, prevention, and support tools recommended by the Government of Manitoba.
LOCATION
Manitoba
FASD SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ONTARIO
Location: Ontario
This site host FASD information, prevention, and support tools recommended by the Government of Ontario.
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Ontario
FASD/TSAF ONTARIO
Location: Ontario
This website on FASD is managed by Partners for Planning with funding provided by the Government of Ontario. Focus areas include healthy child development, community engagement, and partnership development. These efforts aim to support vulnerable members and build a healthier, prosperous future for Canadians.
LOCATION
Ontario
FASD ONE ONTARIO
Location: Ontario
The FASD Ontario Network of Expertise (FASD ONE) is working to respond to emerging issues, changing environment, and available resources by focusing on priorities related to gaps or challenges associated with this complex disability.
LOCATION
Ontario
ONTARIO CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH
Location: Ontario
As Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital, CAMH sets the standards for care, research, education and leading social change. They provide information and resources about FASD.
LOCATION
Ontario
FIRST NATIONS OF QUEBEC AND LABRADOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION
This bilingual resource guide was written for caregivers, educators, parents, families and professionals who are involved in caring for, educating or living with children, adolescents or adults with FASD. The goal of this resource guide is to encourage the readers to learn more about FASD, including what causes it, how to prevent it, and how FASD impacts on the everyday lives of First Nations and Inuit children, their parents and their communities.
Location: Quebec
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Quebec
TSAF TROUBLE DU SPECTRE DE L'ALCOOLISATION fœtal
This site offers an FASD informed toolkit as part of an FASD awareness campaign.
Location: Quebec
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Quebec
SafERA SOS TSAF
This site is a French-only FASD and prenatal alcohol exposure information resources based in Quebec. They offer resources, research, and other information relating to FASD.
Location: Quebec
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Quebec
North shore mi'kmaq tribal council
Maternal Child Health (MCH) & Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention is a program offered by NSMTC Health Services. Through this program, we provide pre-natal, post-natal, and newborn care for pregnant mothers and their babies by focusing on the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well being of the whole family.
Location: New Brunswick
LOCATION
New Brunswick
Bridge the gapp
Bridge the gapp is a new way to connect with guidance and support for mental health and addictions. The best thing about it is its accessibility. From a computer, tablet or a phone in your pocket, you can instantly access content that can provide advice, inspiration, assurance, or direction for finding additional supports when you need it the most.
Location: New Brunswick
LOCATION
New Brunswick
nb fasd centre of excellence
The New Brunswick Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence offers services to individuals with FASD and their family and to the professionals working with them. These services include prevention, diagnosis, intervention, and support.
Location: New Brunswick
LOCATION
New Brunswick
fasd nl/atlantic
At fasdNL, we educate, network, and share resources - to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by FASD across Newfoundland and Labrador. By promoting accurate and credible information, fasdNL is focused on increasing the awareness of FASD and related issues among individuals, families and communities.
Location: Maritime Provinces
LOCATION
Maritime Provinces
tHE BRAINERY
At The Brainery, we are dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) across Prince Edward Island. Our mission is to provide comprehensive education that empowers individuals, communities, schools, and organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to better understand and support those affected by FASD.
Location: Prince Edward Island
LOCATION
Prince Edward Island
Fetal alcohol nova scotia
FANS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating partnerships and collaborative networks to change the approach to FASD across all sectors of the province.
Location: Nova Scotia
LOCATION
Nova Scotia
tHRIVE
Thrive's mission meeting vulnerable individuals where they are, helping them go where they want to go, and supporting them to be who they want to be. We aim to assist vulnerable individuals achieve their full potential and enhance the capacity of social serving agencies.
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
LOCATION
Newfoundland & Labrador
Yukon Health and Wellness
From the Government of Yukon, this site hosts information, resources, and support for anyone impacted by FASD.
Location: Yukon
LOCATION
Yukon
Fetal alcohol spectrum society yukon
FASSY is dedicated to raising awareness, providing support, and creating a brighter future for those prenatally exposed to alcohol. The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society Yukon (FASSY) is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to supporting individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder throughout the Yukon.
Location: Yukon
LOCATION
Yukon
inclusion nwt
We support people with intellectual disabilities, and their families, across their lifetime. We are here to help people live meaningful lives, and be active in all aspects of community life. Service areas include supported living, respite, and employment support.
Location: Northwest Territories
LOCATION
Northwest Territories
NWT department of health and social services
From the Government of Northwest Territories, this site hosts information, resources, and support for anyone impacted by FASD.
Location: Northwest Territories
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Northwest Territories
Foster family coalition nwt
This program supports children and youth with a disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). In Yellowknife, the 4Y Program complements other community programs and services available to support the youth participants, therefore contributing to a higher quality of care in the city. It also supports caregivers and others in the youth’s social network, which improves the capacity for care.
Location: Northwest Territories
LOCATION
Northwest Territories
New Research
Researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and individuals with lived/living experiences around the world are constantly working to improve our understanding of mental health and FASD. There are many initiatives to improve care and support through research and evidence-based practices. The link below features new research and its findings in the field of mental health and FASD.