With the opioid epidemic continuing to grow steadily, the Rural Foothills area has also seen the effects. McMan Calgary and Area has a unique program aimed to support our community with women who are struggling with addiction.
The Parent Child Assistance Program is a service that supports women who are pregnant as well as women who are up to 6 months post-partum. The women must acknowledge drug and or alcohol use during their pregnancies. This program offers support to women who want to parent their children and be the best parents they can, by providing early intervention services such as in-home support and community connections. By participating in the PCAP program, the risks associated with prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol reduces the possible permanent affects associated with prenatal exposure in utero.
This program is a branch of McMan Calgary and area, with an office based in the Foothills area. Originating from the University of Washington, this program is based on a three- pronged approach of relationship building, harm reduction, and trauma informed care, which has shown an 80% success rate in reducing the number of future births exposed to drugs and alcohol.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction you can self-refer to PCAP by contacting Christine Rachar at 403.650.9042.
Submitted by Christine Rachar
