Alcohol Effects on a Fetus

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resource

Motherisk
Web Address:	www.motherisk.org
Motherisk is dedicated to research and education about drug, chemical, and disease risks during pregnancy. Based in the University of Toronto, this program provides evidence-based one-on-one counselling to women who have questions about how substances, radiation, and disease affect a fetus or infant. Their Alcohol and Substance Use Helpline can be reached toll-free at 1-877-327-4636.

Organizations

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
75 Albert Street
Suite 300
Ottawa, ON  K1P 5E7
Phone:	(613) 235-4048
Fax:	(613) 235-8101
E-mail:	info@ccsa.ca
Web Address:	http://www.ccsa.ca
The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) is an independent national organization working to reduce health, social, and economic harm associated with substance abuse and addictions. The centre promotes informed debate on substance abuse issues and supports organizations seeking to prevent or treat substance abuse.
Canadian Paediatric Society
2305 Saint Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa, ON  K1G 4J8
Phone:	(613) 526-9397
Fax:	(613) 526-3332
E-mail:	info@cps.ca
Web Address:	www.cps.ca
The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) promotes quality health care for Canadian children and establishes guidelines for paediatric care. The organization offers educational materials on a variety of topics, including information on immunizations, pregnancy, safety issues, and teen health.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Family Resource Institute
P.O. Box 2525
Lynnwood, WA  98036
Phone:	1-800-999-3429 (253) 531-2878
E-mail:	vicky@fetalalcoholsyndrome.org
Web Address:	www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org
The FAS Family Resource Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify, understand, and care not only for people who have been affected by fetal exposure to alcohol but also for their families, and to prevent FAS in the future. This organization provides a newsletter for people with FAS and for their families, in addition to workshops and training programs for families and professionals.
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
250 City Centre Avenue
Suite 616
Ottawa, ON  K1R 6K7
Phone:	(613) 238-5721
Fax:	(613) 235-5391
E-mail:	information@ldac-taac.ca
Web Address:	www.ldac-taac.ca
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC) is the national voice for persons with learning disabilities and those who support them. LDAC accomplishes these goals through public awareness about learning disabilities, advocacy, research, health, and education.
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
900 17th Street NW
Suite 910
Washington, DC  20006
Phone:	(202) 785-4585 1-800-66NOFAS (1-800-666-6327)
Fax:	(202) 466-6456
Web Address:	www.nofas.org
This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. It also is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fetal alcohol effects and their families. The NOFAS national information clearinghouse provides information, resources, and referrals for people with fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: May 15, 2007
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Ernest L. Abel, PhD - Reproductive Toxicology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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