Services of the NFHS Resource Centre

General Information

• Access to Newsletters showing what other Agencies around the province are doing

• Access to reference materials, research studies' findings,

  • Family Resource Centre - Resource Catalogue (Books)

  • Family Resource Centre - Resource Catalogue (Videos)

• Brochures from other agencies

• Lending library: FASD 101, Strategies, Books, Brochures to inform you of other PG and Region Agencies for assistance and support, and Videos on a wide variety of issues/topics. (The lending library is for members of the NFHS Resource Centre, you may come in browse, photocopy info, or join the NFRC. We welcome new members.

• Have connections to regional, provincial and national services

• Provide workshops on strategies, women and addictions, and FASD

• September 9th is International FASD Day. Come down to the Resource Centre and have a snack and a coffee!

• P.G. supports September as FASD/Invisible Disabilities Awareness Month

Resources for:

• Strategies / parenting
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Employment Options:
  • Employment information searches
  • Internet job searches. eLMI
  • Post your resume as a webpage
  • Assistance with website design
  • Northern Solutions Employment Services
  • Resume writing, on-line resumes

FASD Specific Computer Services

• Volunteers trained in FASD issues
• General word processing, self-directed
• Mailing Lists with Info and Support for FASD individuals and caregivers
• Computer Access Program - high speed Internet Access, Training, Assistance with resumes, Labour Market Information, job applications
• Assistance For Printing and Photocopying at NFHS, for the most reasonable rates in Prince George
• Information sites

Assisting Families Affected by FASD Issues to obtain, by referral:

• Diagnosis
• Advocacy
• Education system, advocacy, partnering
• Justice System Basic knowledge/Advocacy

FASD Information & Training

• FASD Roadmap.
• Informational packages
• Brochures from other agencies to encourage networking among agencies and individuals
• Prevention Research
• Training and information sessions
• Workshops throughout the region

Networking

• Internet Research
• Community living Services referrals
• Community referral directory with community & parent resources
• Parent partnerships and mentoring/advocacy support systems
• Invisible Disabilities Coalition meetings
• Action Committees