CHANCES
The Collaboration to Help Assure No Child is Exposed to Substances (CHANCES) works to help screen pre C.H.A.N.C.E.S.
provides training, screening and educational materials to all prenatal providers in Luna Co., New Mexico. These instruments and materials are used to screen for substance abuse in women and girls who are pregnant or at risk for pregnancy. C.H.A.N.C.E.S.provides for two substance abuse treatment groups in Luna County. One is within our community and one is at the local detention center.
27/11/2023
https://youtu.be/_nmokvjMISA?si=YALYmIM8XwoZYAN3
Alcohol. Think Again - 'One Drink' - 30 seconds There is no safe amount or time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.Find out more: htt...
16/11/2023
Check out this resource from Dr. Sarah Mattson and her team at the San Diego State University Center for Behavioral Teratology. If you are 18 years of age or older and are interested in taking the BRAIN–online assessment, or if you want to have your child between the ages of 5 and 17 complete the test, click the link below.
https://fasdunited.org/brain-online/
21/08/2022
If you are pregnant and finding it hard to stop drinking alcohol, help is available. You can reach out to someone you trust who can help you find the support you need. A doctor, health care professional, or alcohol and other drug worker can help you to safely stop drinking.
It is never too late to stop alcohol use during pregnancy. Stopping alcohol use, with support from a health professional, is safest for your health and that of your developing baby.
Find resources and links to services you can turn to for information and support at: https://www.nofasd.org.au/parents-carers-and-families/support-for-caregivers-families/support-for-parents/ or http://everymomentmatters.org.au