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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
melinda.norman@ada.ohio.gov FASD State Website
www.notasingledrop.org FASD State Plan
Ohio State Plan 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 (or
inherited) disorders. The program also helps people who have these disorders get information about treatment and services.
There are six regional centers across the state.
Double ARC/NOFAS Ohio
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.
Web site: 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, e-mail: melinda.norman@ada.ohio.gov.
Funded Subcontractor
Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County FASD Awareness Day Proclamation
FASD Awareness Day Proclamation  Legislative Information:
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HB119
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Funding
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2007
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Appropriation of $327,500 for "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder" within the Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services.
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Effective 06/30/2007
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