Individual Mentorship
One-to-one mentorship builds positive self-identity, and inspires personal growth through connection with a mentor with FASD. Mentors helps the person learn about FASD and how it can impact them on a daily basis and support them in identifying personal goals they want to work towards.
Group Mentorship
The Centre runs a mentorship program in Surrey, BC for those aged 13 to 30, with knowledge of their FASD diagnosis. Beyond what is covered in one-to-one mentorship, joining the group helps individuals make social connections, learn leadership and life skills, and feel understood among friends.
Consultation
Families and service providers can discuss their concerns and struggles with a consultant to receive education and strategies to better support all individuals, families, and care providers.
Please contact mentorship@asantecentre.org to connect to a mentor.
Due to COVID-19, we have moved to a virtual model.
Through modeling behaviour and direct teaching, mentors with FASD can play a key role in guiding others by helping them understand what FASD means to them, developing alternative strategies, and coping with emotions.
Mentors will form connections based on mutual trust, helping individuals across the lifespan unleash their potential and lay the foundation for a productive, fulfilling life. Mentors help:
Build on the strengths and abilities of the individual
Increase access to relevant FASD supports and resources
Develop individual, family and community awareness of FASD
Increase family strategies and supports
Provide education, information and consultation to service providers, such as collaboration with probation and child welfare providers, caregivers, teachers, etc.
