Healthy Child Manitoba
FASD Services in Manitoba Resource List
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Information Manitoba
1-866-877-0050Toll free line that provides callers with confidential information about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
When you call between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, you will speak with someone who can respond to your questions and offer support to parents, caregivers, teachers, professionals, and individuals in Manitoba needing advice and
information about individuals living with FASD or alcohol use during pregnancy.Relevant print materials may also be mailed to callers on request.
Pregnancy and FASD Prevention Services
Children and/or Youth with FASD - Treatment and Support
Youth Support and Services
Family Support and Services
Adults Living with FASD
Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
Diagnostic Services
Manitoba FASD Centre
(formerly known as Clinic for Alcohol and Drug Exposed Children)
633 Wellington Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0A8
Phone: 204-235-8866
www.fasdmanitoba.comThe Manitoba FASD Centre provides multi-disciplinary assessment, diagnostic and follow-up services for children and youth who have been prenatally exposed to alcohol. Referrals may be accepted from health providers, families and other agencies.
Outreach and Support Services
Pregnancy and FASD Prevention Services
Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre
FASD Prevention Program
215-181 Higgins Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3B 3G1
Phone: 204-925-3750This program is specific to Aboriginal and Métis women.
Nor’West Mentor Program
Nor’West Community Health Centre
103-61 Tyndall Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2X 2T4
Phone: 204-940-6646
The Pas Mentor Program
Primary Health Care Centre
111 Cook Ave.
The Pas MB R9A 1K4
Phone: 204-623-9649
Grassroots Mentoring:
FASD Prevention Program
Burntwood Regional Health Authority
867 Thompson Drive
Thompson MB R8N 1Z4
Phone: 204-677-5372
For a directory of youth and adult addiction treatment
resources visit www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh
Children and/or Youth with FASD - Treatment and Support
Interagency FASD Program
Unit 10 – 254 Stella Walk
Winnipeg MB R2W 2T3
Phone: 204-582-8658
www.ifasd.mb.caThe Interagency FASD Program works in partnership
with parents and professionals to develop programs that
are individualized to meet the needs of children with
FASD up to age six, living in Winnipeg. The program
also provides home-based services and counselling to
families; and helps to access family advocacy and other
services.
FASD Outreach Team
139 Tuxedo Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3N 0H6
Phone: 204-945-2295The FASD Outreach Team works in Winnipeg with parents
and professionals to develop specialized early interventions
for children up to six years of age with an FASD diagnosis.
Home and community-based services address the
environmental, behavioural, and attachment related issues
that influence the child’s ability to function. Short-term
consultation may be available to families or agencies in rural
Manitoba who are able to travel to Winnipeg.
Children’s Therapy Initiative – Central Intake
Effective June 2008, Central Intake will receive and process
referrals for children, primarily of preschool age. Central
Intake is able to refer to Children’s Special Services,
Rehabilitation Centre for Children, Society for Manitobans
with Disabilities and St. Amant Centre.The Children’s Therapy Initiative is province-wide and
includes all children from birth to 21 years of age requiring
audiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and/or
speech-language pathology services. The goal is to provide
coordinated, regionally based services that allow children to
reach their full potential.
In Winnipeg call Specialized Services for Children and Youth (SSCY) at 787-8615.In rural Manitoba call the regional health authority in your area.
For more detailed information regarding Children’s Therapy
Initiative visit www.gov.mb.ca/fs/
FASD Youth Justice Program
Manitoba Youth Centre
170 Doncaster St.
Winnipeg MB R3N 1X9
Phone: 204-928-7170This program is for youth living in Winnipeg and The Pas
who are in the pre-sentence phase of the justice system, have
confirmed prenatal exposure to alcohol and no prior FASD
diagnosis. The goal is to ensure youth affected with FASD
who are in conflict with the law receive a multidisciplinary
assessment, diagnosis, appropriate judicial disposition and
improved access to appropriate services. Referrals are accepted
from the justice system, parents/guardians and youth.
Spectrum Connections FASD Program
c/o FASD Life’s Journey Inc.
17-794 Sargent Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3E 0B7
Ph: 204-772-1591This program provides services for transitioning youth and
adults living with FASD within Winnipeg, who are ineligible for
other Manitoba support program funding. Spectrum supports
youth with FASD to transition into adulthood; supports youth
and adults with FASD to function more interdependently in
the community; and, increases the functioning and quality of
life of youth and adults who are affected by FASD. Services
include family support, clinical case management, transition
planning for youth, outreach mentorship, clinical services and
consultation and training.Fetal Alcohol Family Association of Manitoba
3rd floor, 555 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 0W4
Phone: 204-786-1847
Toll Free: 1-866-890-1402
www.fafam.caFAFAM provides advocacy, support and education to families
and service providers living and working with individuals with
FASD. FAFAM offers parent support groups, social events for
families, workshops for families and service providers and a
newsletter.New Directions for Children, Youth and Families
The Family Therapy Program
400 – 491 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3B 2E4
Phone: 204-786-7051 ext. 262
www.newdirections.mb.caThis program offers group and individual counselling, tailored
to meet the needs of the family. The program helps to identify
and address issues such as change in the family, physical
aggression, delinquency, drug or alcohol abuse, running from
home, managing anger and anxiety, childhood depression and
fears. Families may call directly to request services.
Community Living Winnipeg
1-120 Maryland St.
Winnipeg MB R3G 1L1
Phone: 204-786-1414
www.communitylivingwinnipeg.comCLW offers support services to all persons living in Winnipeg
with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including
those with FASD. CLW offers advocacy support, parent support
groups, youth programming, agency training and workshops.FASD Life’s Journey Inc.
17-794 Sargent Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3E 0B7
Phone: 204-772-1591
www.fasdlifesjourney.caFASD Life’s Journey Inc. provides a full range of supports
to adults affected by FASD who qualify for funding from the
Supported Living Program, Provincial Special Needs Program
or Community Mental Health. Spectrum Connections,
a program of FASD Life’s Journey, provides services for
transitioning youth who are ineligible for other Manitoba
support program funding.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program
Mennonite Central Committee
3rd floor, 1200 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G 0T5
Phone: 204-925-3414
This program provides support for adults with FASD
residing in or near Winnipeg through one-on-one
mentorship and facilitation of support circles. It also
provides peer support groups for families, as well as
workshops and presentations for families and faith
communities.Provincial Supported Living Program
Check regional listings at www.manitoba.ca/fs/pwdThe Supported Living Program of Manitoba Family Services and
Housing provides a range of support services for Manitobans
living with a mental disability and their families. The program
supports eligible adults to live safely and participate fully in the
community. To be eligible, an individual must be 18 years of age or older and have significantly impaired intellectual functioning. The program includes Residential Services, Day Services and Support Services.
Manitoba Special Needs Program
896 Main St.
Winnipeg MB R2W 3P3
Phone: 204-945-4514Manitoba Special Needs Program offers services to people with a mental disorder or disability who pose a high risk to themselves or others, and who are not eligible for other existing services. The program helps support individuals to live successfully in the community, while striving to ensure public and personal safety. Services include case management, consultation, funding support and resource development.
Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
Centralized Intake - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program
848 William Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3E 0Z6
Phone: (204) 958-9660To improve access to WRHA child and adolescent mental health
resources, intake and referral services have been linked to create
a single point of entry within Winnipeg. These services are for
children and adolescents (age three to 18 yrs) experiencing
emotional or behavioural concerns as well as symptoms of
mental illness. Parents, caregivers, doctors and/or counsellors
can make referrals. Centralized Intake is able to directly refer
to services at MATC, St. Boniface General Hospital and Health
Sciences Centre.
Rural Manitoba:
Contact Mental Health Services at your local regional health
authority office or the Mental Health and Addictions Branch of
Manitoba Health and Healthy LivingPhone: 204-786-7101
www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/mh
Information and Education
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
1031 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G 0R8
Phone: 204-944-6358
www.afm.mb.caAFM offers courses related to women and addictions and
FASD. The William Potoroka Memorial Library holds the largest
collection of FASD resources in the province, focusing on FASD
research, prevention and awareness, as well as parenting,
caregiving and educational strategies. Membership is free and
available to all residents of Manitoba. To contact the library
phone: 204-944-6233.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
FASD Information and Consultation Service
1-800-559-4514
www.ccsa.caThe CCSA has a legislated mandate to provide national
leadership and evidence-informed analysis and advice to mobilize
collaboration that reduces alcohol – and other drug-related
harms. The FASD Information Service aims to be a focal point
for Canadian practitioners addressing FASD by providing recent
and accurate information on the issue of substance use and
pregnancy.
Coalition on Alcohol and Pregnancy
www.capmanitoba.caCAP brings together families, service providers, community
organizations and government representatives from across the
province to share information and resources, co-ordinate activities
and plan together to address issues related to FASD. The
coalition regularly holds lunch-hour information sessions, which
are broadcast via the Telehealth network, brings expert speakers to
Manitoba and produces a newsletter.Community Living Manitoba
6-120 Maryland St.
Winnipeg MB R3G 1L1
Phone: 204-786-1607
www.aclmb.caCLM is dedicated to the full community participation and
inclusion of persons of all ages who live with an intellectual
disability. CLM offers information and advocacy regarding
individuals living with a disability.
Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba
4 Fort Street, Suite 100
Winnipeg MB R3C 1C4
Phone: 204-953-2355
Toll Free: 1-866-997-9918
www.manitoba.cmha.caMHERC promotes mental health and well-being by providing
Manitobans with information resources through a lending
library and an informational website.
Public Health Agency of Canada
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Regional Office
1015 Arlington St.
Winnipeg MB R3E 3R2
Phone: 204-789-7429
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fasd-etcaf/index.htmlPHAC leads and co-ordinates national policy, program
development and strategic advice from FASD experts. The
PHAC website provides basic information on FASD, as well as
up-to-date news and links to important resources and reports.Health Canada
First Nations and Inuit Health Programs
300-391 York Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3C 4W1
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/famil/preg-gros/intro-eng.phpThis website provides information on FASD programming in
First Nations communities.
Red River College, Continuing Education Division
C106-2055 Notre Dame Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3H 0J9
Phone: 204-632-2145
www.rrc.mb.caRRC offers two FASD continuing education programs: Applied
Studies in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects Certificate and
Family Support Worker/FASD.
Pluri-elles (Manitoba) Inc.
570 rue Des Meurons
Winnipeg MB R2H 2P8
Phone: 204-233-1735
Toll Free: 1-800-207-5874
www.pluri-elles.mb.caThis organization offers French language programming
specific to FASD when requested by community.
To learn more about the FASD Strategy contact Holly Gammon:
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