Reducing Stigma Associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
Reducing Stigma Associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
Hosted by National Association of County and City Health Officials
Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST
Reducing Stigma Associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) is an engaging two-hour virtual training provided by the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University (MSU) in partnership with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). This important training will empower you with knowledge and tools to understand the stigma surrounding FASDs and steps you can take to reduce stigma when promoting substance-free pregnancies and addressing FASDs.
Those who attend will:
- identify how stigma is manifested and factors that contribute to stigma in the context of FASDs,
- recognize the impact of stigma associated with FASDs,
- learn about ways to reduce stigma,
- be able to apply specific strategies in their work to promote substance-free pregnancies and address FASDs, and
- leave with specific next steps to reduce stigma.
This training is designed for those working to promote substance-free pregnancies such as (but not limited to) health educators, nurses, substance use prevention professionals, prevention specialists, and other local health department staff. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback to inform future trainings.
There is limited space available. If you attempt to register and the training is at capacity, please email Sam Pinzl at samantha.pinzl@montana.edu to be placed on a waitlist for the next training.