The St. Louis Arc’s Go the Whole 9 Prevention Program began in the early 2000s
Established to educate and inform the public about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), the program utilized school presentations and increased media attention to take the lead in advocating for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
In 2024 the St. Louis Arc re-established our affiliation with FASD United, formerly known as NO-FASD Missouri, to ensure our dedication to empowering others by providing information about the FASD community, from the FASD community. This allowed us to re-image what it means to be a Prevention Program, advocating and educating with tools about Preferred Language and Messaging. You can find more information in the Language and Stigma Guide from FASD United here.
About Go The Whole 9
Go the Whole 9 is a program of the St. Louis Arc.
The mission of the St. Louis Arc is to help people with developmental disabilities and their families by providing a lifetime of high-quality services, family support, and advocacy. The Arc offers a variety of programs and services for people living in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. In June 2012, The Belle Center merged into the St. Louis Arc, creating a new division: Belle Children’s Services of the St. Louis Arc. Go the Whole 9 falls under the division of Belle Children’s Services of the St. Louis Arc.
For more information please visit www.slarc.org or call 314-569-2211.
The St. Louis Arc expresses its gratitude to the Department of Mental Health, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, and the United Way for financial support of this project.
What Does Go the Whole 9 Offer?
Education
Go the Whole 9 offers awareness education on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, resources to prominent FASD Organizations across the nation, and resources that help birthing individuals access the appropriate care they may need if confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure occurs.
Resources for the Community
An interactive booth designed to teach about prenatal alcohol exposure can travel to your community event, health fair, conference, or school event. A trained facilitator will engage your audience in discussion and answer questions. This service is free. However, available dates and locations are limited.
Resources for the Media
As knowledgeable authorities on the subject of prenatal alcohol exposure, St. Louis Arc is always prepared to offer expert commentary and timely, accurate information to radio, television, print and online journalists. For media requests, please contact Kathleen Schue, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the St. Louis Arc at 314-817-2232.