Parent and Child Assistance Program
A provincial program designed to address the needs and issues facing individuals who are using substances while pregnant or who have a child who was prenatally exposed to substances.
About PCAP
PCAP is a provincial program that supports individuals using alcohol and/or drugs to have healthy pregnancies and healthy families. Participants are met where they are in their lives, with no one turned away — including during periods of relapse or continued use.
Goals of the Program
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Support participants to reduce or stop alcohol and/or drug use during pregnancy.
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Support participants to increase their wellness by creating self-determined goals.
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Support healthy pregnancies and lives for the participants and their children.
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Support community connections.
PCAP Mentorship
Participants of the program are offered support by PCAP mentors who meet the participant where they are at in their lives and focus on building a healthy and supportive relationship.
PCAP participants are supported throughout periods of relapse and/or continued use of alcohol or drugs. No one is turned away.
Types of Support
- Collaborating with mental health and addictions treatment
- Support with accessing medical care including birth control
- Connection to community resources
- Assist with finding and maintaining stable housing
- Support with completing forms and applications
PCAP supports individuals who use alcohol and/or drugs to have healthy pregnancies and healthy families. — Alberta PCAP Council
Looking for Support?
Contact us to learn more about the PCAP program or to download a referral form to get started.