Project
Support and Advocacy for Vibrant Youth (SAVY)
Principal Investigator(s): Ms. Cathy Ashurst, College of New Caledonia, Nechako-Lakes Region; phone: 250-692-1700; email: ashurst@cnc.bc.ca
Start / End Date: September 2007 – August 2010
Location: Burns Lake, BC
Brief Description: An innovative demonstration project, SAVY will increase knowledge and understanding of FASD and improve quality of life for those living with FASD through intensive advocacy and support services. It will be located in the communities of Burns Lake, Vanderhoof and Fort St. James, BC. It will provide its service to high risk youth ages 13-18 who have a diagnosis of FASD or who are believed to have FASD.
Time Frame: current
Kind of Project: demonstration
Populations Served: remote primarily aboriginal
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