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Opioid Use in Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

For those who use opioids during their pregnancy. Includes answers to questions about how the use of opioids can affect the baby and what to expect when the baby is born. (English) Colour

Youth Clinics (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

General information on services at Youth Clinics in Fraser Health and the Lower Mainland, includes details on locations, hours and contact information. (English) Black & White

Clean Air for My Child and Me (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The smoke and vapour can stay in a room for hours, even if a window is open. Many of the toxic chemicals remain in the air as well as in the carpets, curtains, furniture, and clothes. Because babies and children crawl on the floor and place their hands in their mouth, they are exposed to more second-hand smoke chemicals than adults. (English) Colour

Mental Disorders in Children and Youth [English] Permalink Public

Reports from many jurisdictions indicate that the burden of suffering imposed by children & youth mental health problems and disorders is not diminishing. This fact sheet discusses the signs of mental illness in children and youth and what parents can do to help. (English)

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http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/me...

Understanding Substance Use [English] Permalink Public

Psychoactive substances include alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, some medications, and caffeine. How these substances are used, how often they are used, how much is used, and the settings in which they are used all contribute to how each substance affects the body and mind. This fact sheet provides examples of this and information on how to minimize the harm associated with using these substances. (English)

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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/understandi...

Caring for Your Baby at Risk of Substance Withdrawal: Eat - Sleep - Console [English] Permalink Public

This booklet will guide parents/caregivers of newborns affected by substance use during pregnancy to plan to care for their baby after birth. You learn how you can help your baby stay safe, solutions to common concerns (including those related to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome), and how nurses will help during your hospital stay, or during your baby's hospital stay, by focusing on the baby's ability to eat, sleep, and be consoled. (English) Colour

Promoting Health and Wellness for Clients and their Families [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet discusses the reasoning and benefits behind Fraser Health's stand on harm reduction, as well as related services available to clients and their families. (English) Black & White

Sobering and Assessment Centre (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

A 24/7 client-centered program that addresses the immediate need for a safe and supportive environment for individuals under the influence of alcohol/drugs to sober up from their intoxication. (English) Colour

Community Mental Health and Substance Use Services: A guide for our clients and their families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We have Mental Health and Substance Use Centres in every community within Fraser Health from Burnaby to Hope. Each centre offers a variety of services for adults 19 years and older. This booklet describes our services. (English) Colour

Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Stop Smoking Medications (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet contains information on nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) such as nicotine patch, gum, lozenge, and inhaler, and stop smoking cessation medications. (English) Colour