Upcoming Events

DO YOU HAVE A SISTER OR BROTHER WITH FASD? Join our workshop

Sponsored by  The Toronto FASD Network and funded  by Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services                                                                                                                        A two part workshop providing an opportunity for siblings, to talk about their experiences growing up with a sister(s) or brother(s)  affected by FASD.

 WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 & MARCH 6, 2021

 TIME:10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.        

WHERE: Virtual- Zoom

 WHO 

• Only siblings without FASD to attend
• Recommended for ages 12 and older

 WHAT : 

•  Talk with other people about what it is like growing up with a sister or brother with FASD.
• 3 young adults with siblings with FASD will share their stories.
• Jan Hatanaka will talk about ways to deal with what siblings experience.

All conversations will be held in confidence.

Please register by Monday, Feb22, 2021  By e-mailing  hutchings.richards@sympatico.ca                       

DO YOU HAVE A SISTER OR BROTHER WITH FASD? Join our workshop

Sponsored by  The Toronto FASD Network and funded  by Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services                                                                                                                        A two part workshop providing an opportunity for siblings, to talk about their experiences growing up with a sister(s) or brother(s)  affected by FASD.

 WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 & MARCH 6, 2021

 TIME:10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.        

WHERE: Virtual- Zoom

 WHO 

• Only siblings without FASD to attend
• Recommended for ages 12 and older

 WHAT : 

•  Talk with other people about what it is like growing up with a sister or brother with FASD.
• 3 young adults with siblings with FASD will share their stories.
• Jan Hatanaka will talk about ways to deal with what siblings experience.

All conversations will be held in confidence.

Please register by Monday, Feb22, 2021  By e-mailing  hutchings.richards@sympatico.ca                       

ONLINE FASD Peer Support Final

Please find above flyer for parents/caregivers to join us in celebrating FASD Awareness Month virtually on September 20th at 6pm! Please share broadly in your networks as this is a peer support group that is open to any parent/caregiver throughout the province of ONTARIO seeking a positive, solution focused environment to support their children/youth impacted by suspected or diagnosed FASD.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Vicki at support@pcmh.ca OR Darlene and Ginette at FASDpeersupport@pcmh.ca .

The Halton & Hamilton FASD Support Groups are collaborating again to provide a hybrid (live and virtual) FASD conference – Empowering Families to Grow Together!

The focus of the conference is to truly provide information that will be of real value to enhance understanding of FASD, and provide best practices and practical strategies to enhance FASD support.

The planned sessions and speakers will be amazing!  (brief summary below)

·         Living with FASD – Candid Table Talk (FASD Round Table) 

·         Ask the psychiatrist: FASD Best Practices in Mental Health

·         Team LOVE – Building Bridges

·         Understanding Experiences, Strengths, and Needs of Youth with FASD in the Criminal Legal System

·         Microboards focus on self-determination, empowerment and supports

When – Saturday March 2, 2024

To obtain more info on the event or to obtain tickets, please refer to the Events tab on our website LINK https://www.hamiltonfasdsupport.ca/?page_id=33
We encourage you to buy tickets quickly as we anticipate that they will sell out fast!!

Stigma, Addiction, Healing and Courageous Conversations Featuring:

KATHY MITCHELL, MHS, LCADC Senior VP of FASD Prevention & Recovery Services

FASD UNITED and DNAAGDAWENMAG BINNOOJIIYAG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

SHIFT THE NARRATIVE!

Defining stigma and the way it is currently acted out by society or systems of care towards women and mothers living with AUD/SUD
Learning meaningful ways to reduce stigma by modifying public health language and narrative
Discuss resiliency traits in women and families living with addictions and or FASD

Teaching from Elder/Knowledge Keeper –Supporting our Mothers/Fathers
Hand Drumming/Songs

Health Nurses – Caring for Babies with Prenatal

Substance Exposure

Simcoe York FASD & Stigma Conference – Oct 9, 2024

London & Region FASD Conference 2024 Registration

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual London & Region FASD Virtual Conference!

• Dates & Time: October 22 & 23, 2024 from 8:30am – 4:30pm EST
• Location: Virtually on Zoom
• Conference Website: https://vocpri.ca/fasd/
• Cost: $35 (1 DAY PASS) or $60 (2 DAY PASS) – Caregivers, FASD Community Members, Students; $75 (1 DAY PASS) or $140 (2 DAY PASS) – Clinicians, Researchers, Professionals

The London & Region FASD Conference Committee is pleased to announce we will be virtually hosting our

5th Annual London & Region FASD Virtual Conference

on October 22 & 23, 2024

• Registration coming soon!
• Call for Abstracts coming soon!
• Our theme this year is: “Neurodiversity Throughout Development: From Misperceptions to Understanding”
• Join us in connecting clinicians, researchers, experts, social and support workers, and the FASD community to share current research and resources, facilitate dialogue, and promote advocacy!
• Participate in a virtual learning journey that includes:
  • Plenary addresses from field leaders
  • Current FASD research findings and implications
  • Strategies for evidence-based treatment
  • Interactive knowledge exchange during a choice of breakout educational workshops
  • Resources, supports, and services for families and individuals living with FASD
  • Personal accounts of lived experiences

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