Support for Pregnant or Newly Post-Partum Women Struggling with Drug or Alcohol use.
About Our Program
This program is a unique service offering support and practical services to pregnant and newly post-partum women, 18 years and older who are struggling with alcohol and/or drug use.
The Nor' West Mentor Program is a FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) prevention program. We offer intensive support for a three-year period to:
Our Services Include...
•Assistance with accessing drug/alcohol treatment
•Assistance with accessing good prenatal care and well baby care.
•Assistance with accessing useful information about parenting.
•Assistance with housing,transportation and budgeting.
•Advocating around child custody or care issues.
•Advocating around income assistance issues.
•Support in connecting to appropriate resources.
Seeking to Promote...
•Healthy environments for women and children
•Strong relationships with women in order to achieve healthy goals
•Fewer instances of FASD
•Women making connections with their community
Eligibility and Referral...
This is confidential service that believes in women's ability to heal themselves. If you think this program could be helpful to you or to someone you know, or if you have any questions, please call the Coordinator at:
940-6646 ( 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Please feel free to leave a message if we are not available at the time of your call and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Nor' West is committed to protecting the confidentiality and privacy of all our clients, members and donors.
Nor’ West Mentor Program
Updated April 2009