Harrison’s Hope serving Caregivers and Individuals with FASD

Harrison’s

Hope

About Us

Harrison's Hope is founded on the principle of lifelong support for individuals and families living with FASD. We recognize the need for a continuum of services that starts with prevention education and extends to senior care, fostering inclusion and interdependence.

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Meet the Founders

Two passionate leaders with over 30 years of lived experience serving families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

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Mary Byrnes

A compelling FASD Expert with personal lived experience, Mary supports caregivers and individuals on the spectrum through advocacy, coaching, mentoring. Mary fosters valuable connections with other organizations to develop programs and policies that ensure thriving and sustainable futures for individuals with FASD and their loved ones within the community of their choice.

Caroline Johnson

A highly respected and sought after clinician and service navigator in the both Central and East regions of Ontario, Caroline is committed to evidence based practices, research, advocacy, policy development, and community engagement to create meaningful and sustainable change for individuals, their loved ones over their lifespan.

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Mission, Vision & Values

Empowering individuals and families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) through trauma-informed, strength-based, and relationship-focused support services from prevention education to senior care, fostering interdependent and meaningful, sustainable lifelong support.

To have thriving, supported caregivers and individuals living with FASD enjoying happy, productive lives, while living in a community of their choice.

Vision

Harrison's Hope's organizational values include:

respecting dignity and worth,
promoting social justice,
pursuing truth and reconciliation,
valuing human relationships,
preserving integrity,
maintaining privacy and confidentiality,
providing competent professional services. dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards and providing excellent services to the community.

Our Services

Caregiver Support Programs: Providing caregivers with resources, coaching, support groups, service navigation and respite care to ensure their well-being and the well-being of their loved ones.

Agency Consultation and Training: Training professionals in various sectors to better understand and support individuals with FASD, promoting inclusivity.

Supportive Employment & Housing Programs: Assisting adults living with FASD in finding and maintaining employment opportunities and safe supported housing that meets their needs.

Senior Support Services and End-of-Life Care: Offering specialized care and support for seniors living with FASD ensuring their dignity and quality of life.

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Funding & Collaborators

Group of Mature College Students Collaborating on Project

Funding is sought through grants, donations, partnerships, and fundraising events. Harrison’s Hope attracts support from various stakeholders invested in neurodivergent care and research.

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Harrison’s Hope organization works closely in collaboration with local

neurodivergent informed practitioners

and specialists. Our agency provides a hub for research, innovation, and comprehensive care.

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Partners

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Shining a light on your strengths and the

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Donations

Harrison’s Hope is receiving an unprecedented number of requests for our services, for example: our 1-2-1 sessions with parents and caregivers, our caregiver support groups, agency consultations and FASD support trainings.

Our priority is to be there for the FASD community when they need us most. This requires our nonprofit organization to work even harder to raise the funds required to ensure that we can meet the growing demand for our services.

 As a growing nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of individuals, company sponsorship and corporate support, to ensure we can continue to raise awareness of FASD and support the FASD community.

Any support you can give however large or small will be gratefully received and will enable us to continue our work and change lives.

Our friendly team are always available to work with companies wishing to sponsor and work in partnership with our so needed nonprofit.