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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Child Nutrition Program

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1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
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807-274-3131
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Fax: 833-479-0721
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info@gizhac.com
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www.gizhac.com
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Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm

Application

Call to register for counselling and sessions

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve

Fees

None

Contacts

Christa B - Health Educator

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Provides education and information on the consequences of alcohol consumption during pregnancy
  • Offers individual and group counselling sessions
  • Offers parenting classes
  • Hosts community kitchens, baby food making workshops, and breakfast learning programs
  • Provides information sessions for teens
    • Advises on the following:
    • Alcohol Related Birth Defects (ARBD)
    • Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND)
    • Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)
    • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
    • Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (PFAS)
    Last updated: Mar 24, 2025: Suggest an edit
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