Support Services for Families with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)

Child Services, Family / Parenting, and Mental Health - Adult & Senior

Provided by ARC Programs

Community based outreach service designed to enhance protective factors and reduce risk factors for a young person with FASD and build the capacity of their families to provide ongoing nurturing care for their children
Offers assistance with interpreting, coordinating, and implementing assessment recommendations, in-home support services and strategies that help increase the child’s success in the home and community environment, education and consultation services for families and community partners, support with school/educational planning and assistance with accessing community resources and services.

The support services for families operates using a caregiver-driven approach that focuses on the family's individual needs.

Also offers a parent support component that provides caregivers with the opportunity to connect with one another in a supportive group environment. it is a safe place to meet other parents experiencing similar challenges and successes. This service also offers periodic education sessions and distributes a parent connection newsletter.

ARC Programs provides this service in the Central Okanagan and West Kootenay regions.

250-763-2977

Public email: arcprograms@arcprograms.com

Website: https://arcprograms.com/

513 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 6N9

250-763-2977 (Program Director) ext. 120

Public email: chenriques@arcprograms.com

250-492-2987 (Penticton)

346 Ellis Street, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 4L7

250-365-5800 (Castlegar)

625 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia, V1N 1G9

250-265-3599 (Nakusp)

119 Broadway Street, Nakusp, British Columbia, V0G 1R0

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Health professional referral
  • School personnel referral
  • Health Authority personnel referral
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Availability

Service area: Castlegar, Kelowna, Nakusp, Penticton + show cities

Service area cities: Castlegar, Kelowna, Nakusp, and Penticton

Service Types Provided
Child Services
Family / Parenting
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at home

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