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FASD State Coordinator

Melinda Norman
Prevention Regional Coordinator
Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
280 North High Street, 12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-644-8318
614-995-4223 Fax
norman@ada.ohio.gov

FASD State Task Force

Ohio State FASD Interdepartmental Workgroup
Chair: Melinda Norman; norman@ada.ohio.gov

FASD State Web site

www.notasingledrop.org

FASD State Plan

Ohio State PlanPDF icon

FASD State Resources

  • Ohio Statewide Committee
  • Regional Comprehensive Genetic Program of Ohio
    The Ohio Department of Health Regional Comprehensive Genetic Program helps people learn about birth defects and genetic (or inherited) disorders. The program also helps people who have these disorders get information about treatment and services. There are 6 regional centers across the state.
  • Double ARC / NOFAS Ohio serves children with FASD through education, intervention, and advocacy. Services include support for parents through consultation, Parent Support Group, Triumph Through “The Challenges of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome” six-week series, consultation, accompanying them to school and IEP meetings, treatment team meetings, and court hearings. Double ARC also has an FAS Diagnostic Team to evaluate and diagnose. This team also provides training to other teams interested in starting a multidisciplinary team to diagnose FAS. In addition, Double ARC / NOFAS Ohio provides information, consultation and staff development opportunities so that educators, health care providers, and professionals in the judicial and social service arenas are equipped to support children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
    http://www.doublearc.org
  • Community Coalitions, Women’s gender specific programs and county level taskforces are addressing the issues of FASD across the state. For additional information please contact the State Coordinator, Melinda Norman; norman@ada.ohio.gov.

Legislative Information:

Bill Number Category Introduced Description Status

HB119

Funding

2007

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

Effective 06/30/2007

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