Resources are listed under the following categories:
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse , 75 Albert Street, Suite 300, Ottawa ON K1P 5E7,
tel.: (613) 235-4048 or (800) 559-4514,
web site: www.ccsa.ca
Clearinghouse for information.
Centre québécois de documentation en toxicomanie, 950 de Louvain Street East, Montreal QC H2M 2E8,
tel: (514) 385-3490 ext. 1153,
fax: (514) 385-5728,
e-mail: cqdt.cdc@ssss.gouv.qc.ca,
web site: http://www.centredollardcormier.qc.ca/
FAS/E Support Network of B.C., Suite 187, 151-10090 152nd Street, Surrey BC V3R 3X8,
tel.: (604) 589-1854,
e-mail: fasnet@istar.ca,
web site: www.fetalalcohol.com
Motherisk Help Line,
tel.: (877) 327-4636.
The Motherisk Program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto provides information, counselling and referral services to women throughout Canada.
Reproductive Health Section, Bureau of Reproductive and Child Health, Health Canada, HPB Building, Tunney's Pasture, Postal Locator 0701D, Ottawa ON K1A 0L2,
tel.: (613) 941-2395,
fax: (613) 941-9927,
e-mail: cpss@hc-sc.gc.ca,
web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpb/lcdc/brch/reprod.html
For information on the Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System (CPSS), or to be added to the CPSS mailing list.
SAFERA, 845 Bord de l'eau Road, Saint-Henri QC G0R 3E0, tel.: (418) 882-2488,
fax: (418) 882-2488,
web site: www.safera.qc.ca SAFERA is a francophone organization providing information, training and prevention activities related to FAS/FAE.
"Alcoolisme et grossesse : état des connaissances," D. Kaminski, Compétences médicales, No.7, 1996, p.33.
Best Practices. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects and the Effects of Other Substance Use During Pregnancy (2001), Canada's Drug Strategy Division, Health Canada,
web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/cds-sca/cds/pdf/BestpracticesEnglishclosed.pdf
The Broken Cord (1989), Michael Dorris, Harper Collins, New York.
Dear World: We Have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Experiences of Young Adults (1997), S. Berg et. al., FAS/E Support Network of B.C., Suite 187, 151-10090 152nd Street, Surrey BC V3R 3X8, tel.: (604) 589-1854,
e-mail: fasnet@istar.ca,
web site: www.fetalalcohol.com
Directory of FAS/FAE Information and Support Services in Canada (updated annually), Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, 75 Albert Street, Suite 300, Ottawa ON K1P 5E7,
tel: (613) 235-4048 or (800) 559-4514,
web site: www.ccsa.ca
Enhancing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)-Related Interventions at the Prenatal and Early Childhood Stages in Canada (2001), Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, 75 Albert Street, Suite 300, Ottawa ON K1P 5E7,
tel: (613) 235-4048 or (800) 559-4514,
web site: www.ccsa.ca
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Other Related Birth Defects, 2nd Edition (1996), Kathy Huebert and Cindy Raftis. Distributed by Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission,
tel.: (800) 280-9616,
web site: www.aadac.com
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Diagnosis, Epidemiology, Prevention, and Treatment (1996), edited by Kathleen Stratton, Cynthia Howe and Frederick Battaglia, Committee to Study Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW, Lock Box 285, Washington, DC 20055,
tel: (202) 334-3313
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. A Guide for Families and Communities (1997), Anne Streissguth, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Maryland. Distributed by Copp Clark Professional.
tel.: (800) 815-9417
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Resource for Professionals (2000), Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps, Saskatoon, tel.: (306) 655-2512,
web site: www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca
Guideline for the Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and Recommendations for the Prevention of FAS (1999), Alberta Medical Association, Edmonton. Contact: The Alberta Clinical Practice Guidelines Program, 12230-106 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T5N 3Z1,
tel.: (780) 482-2626 or (800) 272-9680,
web sites: www.albertadoctors.org/resources/cpg/fas-diag-guideline.pdf
www.albertadoctors.org/resources/cpg/fas-prevention-recommendations.pdf
A Layman's Guide to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Possible Fetal Alcohol Effects (1995), Sandi Berg, Karen Kinsey, Jan Lutke and Donna Wheway. Distributed by FAS/E Support Network of B.C., Suite 187, 151-10090 152nd Street, Surrey BC V3R 8X8,
tel.: (604) 589-1854,
e-mail: fasnet@istar.ca,
web site: www.fetalalcohol.com
Situational Analysis. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects and the Effects of Other Substance Use During Pregnancy (2001), Canada's Drug Strategy Division, Health Canada.
Substance Abuse and Pregnancy: Conceiving Women in the Policy-Making Process (2000), Status of Women Canada, Ottawa,
web site: http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/publish/research/000828-0662286146-e.html
Understanding the Occurrence of Secondary Disabilities in Clients with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). Final Report (1996), A. Streissguth, H. Barr, J. Kogan and F. Bookstein. Distributed by the University of Washington School of Medicine, Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit, 180 Nickerson Street, Suite 309, Seattle, Washington 98109,
tel.: (206) 543-7155.
What Doctors Need to Know About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (CD-ROM) (1998), A.E. Chudley and M.E. Moffatt, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba and the Manitoba Children and Youth Secretariat, Winnipeg.
Community Action Guide. Working together for the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (1998), Adult Addiction Services, British Columbia Ministry for Children and Families. To obtain a free copy send a self-addressed mailing label to Adult Addiction Services, British Columbia Ministry for Children and Families, P.O. Box 9717, Stn. Prov. Gov, Victoria BC V8W 9S1.
Also available on the web site: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/child_protection/fas/fas_index.htm
Empowering Our Communities on FAS/FAE: Training Manual (1998), Mi'kmaq Native Friendship Centre. Contact: Della Maguire, Mi'kmaq First Nation Healing Society,
tel.: (902) 420-1576.
Fantastic Antone Grows Up! Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (1999), J. Kleinfeld and S. Westcott (eds.), University of Alaska Press, Fairbanks.
Fantastic Antone Succeeds! Experiences Educating Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (1993), J. Kleinfeld and S. Westcott (eds.), University of Alaska Press, Fairbanks.
FAS/FAE: A Manual for Community Caring (2000), FAS/E Support Network of B.C., Suite 187, 151-10090 152nd Street, Surrey BC V3R 3X8, tel.: (604) 589-1854,
e-mail: fasnet@istar.ca,
web site: www.fetalalcohol.com
FAS/FAE and NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) Prevention Projects Manuals (1996 and 1993), Anne George. (Includes FAS/FAE/NAS Community Prevention Guide, Guide for Parents, Teachers and Others Caring For Children with FAS/FAE/NAS and FAS/FAE/NAS Guide to Resources.) Distributed by Vancouver YWCA, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver BC V6C 2E8,
tel.: (604) 895-5790.
FAS Tool Kit, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, 75 Albert Street, Suite 300, Ottawa ON K1P 5E7,
tel.: (613) 235-4048 or (800) 559-4514,
web site: http://www.ccsa.ca/toolkit/Introduction.htm
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-Effect: Developing a Community Response (1999), Jeanette Turpin (ed.), Glen Schmidt, Fernwood Publishing. Distributed by Mosquito Books, 1600-15th Avenue, Prince George BC V2L 3X3, tel: (250) 563-6495. Focuses particular attention to the experience of remote and Northern communities.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects, Training for Foster Parents (2001), Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia, Box 2282, Halifax Central Post Office, Halifax NS B3J 3C8,
tel.: (800) 565-1884 or (902) 424-3071.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. A Guide for Families and Communities (1997), Anne Streissguth, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Maryland. Distributed by Copp Clark Professional,
tel.: (800) 815-9417.
It Takes a Community. A Resource Manual for Community Based Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects (1997), Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, 56 Sparks Street, Suite 502, Ottawa ON K1P 5A9, tel.: (613) 724-4677, fax: (613) 724-4718,
e-mail: info@anac.on.ca,
web site: www.anac.on.ca
A Layman's Guide to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Possible Fetal Alcohol Effects (1995), Sandi Berg, Karen Kinsey, Jan Lutke and Donna Wheway. Distributed by FAS/E Support Network of B.C., Suite 187, 151-10090 152nd Street, Surrey BC V3R 8X8,
tel.: (604) 589-1854,
e-mail: fasnet@istar.ca,
web site: www.fetalalcohol.com
Parenting Children Affected by FAS: A Guide for Daily Living, second edition, (1998), The Adoptive Council of Canada and the Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents, Ottawa,
web site: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/public_health/fas_guide1.pdf
Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects: A Resource Guide for Teachers (1996), Julie Conry for the British Columbia Minstry of Education, Special Programs Branch. Distributed by Office Products Centre, B.C. Ministry of Education, 4248 Glanford Avenue, Victoria BC V8Z 4B8,
fax: (250) 952-4442,
web site: www.bced.gov.bc.ca (Also suitable for families.)
FAS/E and Education: The Art of Making a Difference (1997), S. Berg et. al., FAS/E Support Network of B.C., Suite 187, 151-10090 152nd Street, Surrey BC V3R 8X8, tel.: (604) 589-1854, e-mail: fasnet@istar.ca,
web site: www.fetalalcohol.com
FAS/FAE and NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) Prevention Projects Manuals (1996 and 1993), Anne George. (Includes FAS/FAE/NAS Community Prevention Guide, Guide for Parents, Teachers and Others Caring For Children with FAS/FAE/NAS and FAS/FAE/NAS Guide to Resources.) Distributed by Vancouver YWCA, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver BC V6C 2E8,
tel.: (604) 895-5790.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Effective Teaching Strategies for FAS Children, teachers guide and posters (2002), First Nations Education Council,
tel.: (418) 842-7672,
fax: (418) 842-9988,
web site: www.cepn-fnec.com
Teaching for the Prevention of FAS: A Resource Guide for Teachers of Health and Life Skills and Career and Life Management (2001), Alberta Partnerships on FAS and the Learning and Teaching Resources Branch, Alberta Learning, 10th Floor, East Devonian Building, 11160 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton AB T5K 0L2,
tel.: (780) 422-6326
Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects: A Resource Guide for Teachers (1996), Julie Conry for the British Columbia Ministry of Education, Special Programs Branch. Distributed by Office Products Centre, B.C. Ministry of Education, 4248 Glanford Avenue, Victoria BC V8Z 4B8,
fax: (250) 952-4442,
web site: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/specialed/fas/
Includes an extensive list of recommended informational resources.
Towards Inclusion: Tapping Hidden Strengths, Planning for Students Who Are Alcohol Affected (2001), Manitoba Education, Training and Youth, web sites: www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ks4/specedu/fas/ or www.mtbb.mb.ca/catalogue/en
What Early Childhood Educators and Caregivers Need to Know About FAS, book and audio cassette (1996), Manitoba Education, Training and Youth. Contact: Manitoba Text Book Bureau, Box 910, Souris MB R0K 2C0,
tel.: (204) 483-4040,
web site: www.mtbb.mb.ca
What Teachers Need to Know About FAS, Manitoba Education, Training and Youth. Contact: Manitoba Text Book Bureau, Box 910, Souris MB R0K 2C0,
tel.: (204) 483-4040,
web site: www.mtbb.mb.ca
Best Practices. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects and the Effects of Other Substance Use During Pregnancy (2001), Canada's Drug Strategy Division, Health Canada,
web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/cds-sca/cds/pdf/BestpracticesEnglishclosed.pdf
Canadian Women's Health Network,
web site: www.cwhn.ca/network-reseau/network/network_vol1no1/e-facts.html
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto, web site: www.camh.net
Community Action Guide. Working together for the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (1998), Adult Addiction Services, British Columbia Ministry for Children and Families,
web site: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/child_protection/fas/index.html
The Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada. A Cost Estimation Study: Highlights (1996), Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, web site: www.ccsa.ca/docs/costhigh.htm
Directory of FAS/FAE Information and Support Services in Canada (updated annually), Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse,
web site: www.ccsa.ca/fasdir.htm
FAS Alaska Fetal Alcohol Consultation and Training Services (FACTS),
web site: http://www.fasalaska.com
FAS Bookshelf Inc.,
web site: www.fasbookshelf.com
This is an Internet site to order resources such as books and videos on FAS and related topics.
FAS Community Resource Centre,
web site: www.come-over.to/FAS/
FAS/E Support Network of B.C.,
web site: www.fetalalcohol.com
FAS Tool Kit, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse,
web site: www.ccsa.ca/toolkit/Introduction.htm
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Implications for Correctional Service, Correctional Services Canada,
web site: www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rsrch/reports/r71/r71e.shtml
Health Canada, Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System,
web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpb/lcdc/brch/reprod.html
Health Canada FAS links,
web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/childhood-youth/cyfh/fas/links.html
Health Canada, Population and Public Health Branch,
web site: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/childhood-youth/cyfh/fas/
How much is too much when you're pregnant? (fact sheet) Health Canada,
web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/magazine/2000_08/fas.htm
Joint Statement: Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects, Canadian Paediatric Society,
web site: www.cps.ca/english/statements/FN/cps96-01.htm
Parenting Children Affected by FAS: A Guide for Daily Living, second edition, (1998), Adoptive Council of Canada and the Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents,
web site: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/public_health/fas_guide1.pdf
"A Report on the Health of British Columbians," Provincial Health Officer's Annual Report (1997),
web site: www.hlth.gov.bc.ca/pho/ar/1997/report/index.html Contains a special section on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
SAFERA,
web site: www.safera.qc.ca
Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents (BC),
web site: www.snap.bc.ca
Substance Abuse and Pregnancy: Conceiving Women in the Policy-Making Process (2000), Status of Women Canada,
web site: www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/publish/research/000828-0662286146-e.html
Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects: A Resource Guide for Teachers (1996), Julie Conry for the British Columbia Ministry of Education, Special Programs Branch, we site: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/specialed/fas/
Towards Inclusion: Tapping Hidden Strengths, Planning for Students Who Are Alcohol Affected (2001), Manitoba Education, Training and Youth,
web sites: www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ks4/specedu/fas/ or www.mtbb.mb.ca/catalogue/en
What is FAS/FAE? (fact sheet) Health Canada,
web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/childhood-youth/cyfh/fas/whatisfas.html
Before I Was Born (information package consisting of a poster, CD-ROM, video and video viewing guide) (2001), Pauktuutit Inuit Women's Association, 131 Bank Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5N7, tel.: (613) 238-3977,
fax: (613) 238-1787,
web site: www.pauktuutit.on.ca
David with FAS: A Story of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (1996), Kanata Productions, National Film Board and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Ottawa. Available through the National Film Board,
tel.: (800) 267-7710,
web sites: www.nfb.ca or cmm.onf.ca/E/titleinfo/index.epl?id=33183
Un drame évitable : les effets de l'alcool sur l'enfant à naître (1992), Radio-Canada and Idiacom International for the series Comment ça va?. Available through Nuance-Bourdon Audiovisuel, 111 Broughton Road, Montreal QC H4X 1J9,
tel.: (514) 486-9292.
The Fabulous Quiz Show Video (no date), Association for Community Living - Manitoba, 210-500 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 3X1,
tel.: (204) 786-1607,
fax: (204) 789-9850.
Life Sentence (FAS and the Criminal Justice System) (1997), CBC National Magazine, Toronto. Available through CBC Non-Broadcast Sales, Box 500, Station A, Toronto ON M5W 1E6,
tel.: (800) 363-1281.
One Drink Won't Hurt My Baby Will It? (1996), Program Development Branch, Manitoba Education, Training and Youth, Winnipeg. Available though the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Family Association, 210-500 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 3X1, tel.: (204) 786-1847.
Precious Gift, A Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Video (no date), Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps, 1319 Colony Street, Saskatoon SK S7N 2Z1, tel.: (306) 655-2512, web site: www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca
Quelque chose à célébrer - Les jeunes mariés découvrent que l'alcool et la grossesse ne vont pas de pair (1990), Health Programs Support Division, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada, 20th floor, Jeanne Mance Building, Postal Locator 1920A, Ottawa ON K1A 0L3,
fax: (613) 954-8107.
Vidéo sur le syndrome d'alcoolisme fœtal (1995), Conseil en éducation des Premières Nations,
tel.: (418) 842-7672,
fax: (418) 842-9988.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the Justice System (2001), Julieann Conry, (ed), Law Society of British Columbia and BC FAS Resource Society, Vancouver. Available from the Asante Centre,
tel.: (604) 467-7101.
e-mail: info@asantecentre.org,
web site: www.asantecentre.org
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Implications for Correctional Service (1998), Correctional Service of Canada,
web site: www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rsrch/reports/r71/r71e.shtml
The Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada. A Cost Estimation Study: Highlights (1996), Single, Eric, Lynda Robson, Xiaodi Xie et. al., Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, Ottawa,
web site: www.ccsa.ca/docs/costhigh.htm
Strategy Considerations for Developing Services for Children and Youth (1997), Manitoba Child and Youth Secretariat, Winnipeg.
Before I Was Born (information package consisting of a poster, CD-ROM, video and video viewing guide) (2001), Pauktuutit Inuit Women's Association, 131 Bank Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5N7, tel.: (613) 238-3977,
fax: (613) 238-1787,
web site: www.pauktuutit.on.ca
Empowering Our Communities on FAS/FAE: Training Manual (1998), Mi'kmaq Native Friendship Centre. Contact Della Maguire, Mi'kmaq First Nation Healing Society,
tel.: (902) 420-1576.
FAS Amongst Aboriginal Communities in Canada: A Review of Existing Epidemiological Research and Current Preventative and Intervention Approaches (1993), Marilyn Van Bibber, Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Research Report.
FAS Prevention Program (resources for children and youth) (1999), Vancouver Friendship Centre, 1607 East Hasting Street, Vancouver BC V5L 1S7,
tel.: (604) 251-4844
It Takes a Community. A Resource Manual for Community Based Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects (1997), Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, 56 Sparks Street, Suite 502, Ottawa ON K1P 5A9,
tel.: (613) 724-4677,
fax: (613) 724-4718,
e-mail: info@anac.on.ca,
web site: www.anac.on.ca
Precious Gift, A Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Video (no date), Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps, 1319 Colony Street, Saskatoon SK S7N 2Z1,
tel.: (306) 655-2512,
web site: www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca
Training on FAS, National Indian and Inuit Community Health Representatives Organization, P.O. Box 1019, Kahnawake QC J0L 1B0,
tel.: (800) 632-0892 ext. 22,
fax: (866) 281-2014,
web site: www.niichro.com
Enhancing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) - Related Intervention at the Prenatal and Early Childhood Stages in Canada (2001), Margaret Leslie and Gary Roberts, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, Ottawa ON,
tel.: (613) 235-4048,
web site: www.ccsa.ca
The Fabulous Quiz Show Video (no date), Association for Community Living - Manitoba, 210-500 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 3X1,
tel.: (204) 786-1607,
fax: (204) 789-9850.
FAS Prevention Program (resources for children and youth) (1999), Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, 1607 East Hasting Street, Vancouver BC V5L 1S7,
tel.: (604) 251-4844.
It Takes a Community. A Resource Manual for Community Based Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects (1997), Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, 56 Sparks Street, Suite 502, Ottawa ON K1P 5A9,
tel.: (613) 724-4677,
fax: (613) 724-4718,
e-mail: info@anac.on.ca,
web site: www.anac.on.ca
Precious Gift, A Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Video (no date), Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps, 1319 Colony Street, Saskatoon SK S7N 2Z1,
tel.: (306) 655-2512,
web site: www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca
Teaching for the Prevention of FAS: A Resource Guide for Teachers of Health and Life Skills and Career and Life Management (2001), Alberta Partnerships on FAS and the Learning and Teaching Resources Branch, Alberta Learning, 10th Floor, East Devonian Building, 11160 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton AB T5K 0L2,
tel.: (780) 422-6326.
Your Child! Our Future! Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Kit, Health Programs Support Division, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, 20th Floor, Jeanne Mance Building, Postal Locator 1920A, Ottawa ON K1A 0L3, fax: (613) 954-8107, web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnihb-dgspni/fnihb/chp/clearinghouse/index.htm
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