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FASD Specialist for the SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence Coauthors Article Dan Dubovsky, FASD Specialist for the SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence, Coauthors Article about the Impact of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Substance Abuse Treatment Exit Disclaimer Graphic

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The FASD Center

Ohio

FASD State Coordinator (NAFSC Member)

Melinda Norman
Prevention Regional Coordinator
Ohio FASD Statewide Coordinator
Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
30 W. Spring Street, 6th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-644-8318
Fax: 614-995-4223 Fax
E-mail: melinda.norman@ada.ohio.gov

FASD State Task Force

Ohio FASD State Steering Committee
Chair: Melinda Norman
E-mail: melinda.norman@ada.ohio.gov

FASD State Web Site

www.notasingledrop.org Exit Disclaimer Graphic

FASD State Plan

Ohio State Plan PDF Icon

FASD State Resources

Regional Comprehensive Genetic Program of Ohio

The Ohio Department of Health Regional Comprehensive Genetic Program helps people learn about birth defects and genetic (inherited) disorders. The program also helps people who have these disorders access information about treatment and services. The State has six regional centers.

Double ARC/NOFAS Ohio

Double ARC/NOFAS (National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) Ohio serves children with FASD through education, intervention, and advocacy. Services include support for parents through consultation, the Parent Support Group, Triumph Through "The Challenges of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" 6-week series, consultation, and accompanying them to school and IEP meetings, treatment team meetings, and court hearings. Double ARC also has an FAS Diagnostic Team for evaluation and diagnosis. This team also provides training to other teams interested in starting a multidisciplinary effort to diagnose FAS. In addition, Double ARC/NOFAS Ohio provides information, consultation, and staff development opportunities, so educators, health care providers, and professionals in the judicial and social service arenas are equipped to support children with an FASD.
Web site: www.doublearc.org Exit Disclaimer Graphic

Community Coalitions

Women's gender-specific programs and county task forces are addressing the issues of FASD across the State. For additional information, contact the State Coordinator, Melinda Norman (E-mail: melinda.norman@ada.ohio.gov).

FASD Awareness Day Proclamation

2010 FASD Awareness Day Proclamation PDF icon
2011 FASD Awareness Day Proclamation PDF icon

Legislative Information:

Bill Number Category Introduced Description Status

HB119 Exit Disclaimer Graphic

Funding

2007

Appropriation of $327,500 for "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder" within the Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services.

Effective 06/30/2007