Project
Educating Youth: The Dangers of Consuming Alcohol During Pregnancy
Principal Investigator(s): Ms. Jenelle McMillan, Hey-Way'-noqu Healing Circle for Addictions Society; phone: 604-818-5258; email: jenelle5@telus.net
Start / End Date: June 2007 – May 2009
Location: provincial
Brief Description: Aimed at reducing the myths and misconceptions surrounding FASD, this project will provide educational presentations to youth ages 10 to 18 who attend schools in BC. Presentations will be delivered by a birth mother who has a son living with the effects of her teenage drinking and will attempt to discuss FASD without shame, blame or judgment.
Time Frame: current
Kind of Project: prevention
Populations Served: urban, suburban, rural, remote, and aboriginal
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