Local Resources for You and Your Family

Local Resources for You and Your Family

Health811 

The Health811 service connects you to health advice, including nutrition information and breastfeeding support. Dial 811 from any Ontario phone or go to the website for an online chat. Available in multiple languages and 24 hours a day. Health811 is not an emergency service.  

Health 811

 

Canadian Pediatric Society 

This website has information from Canada’s doctors about caring for your baby and child. 

Canadian Pediatric Society

 

EarlyON Child and Family Centres 

EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free, high-quality programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice from early childhood professionals.

EarlyON Ontario

Bruce County EarlyON

Grey County EarlyON

 

Home Visiting Program – Healthy Babies Healthy Children  

Grey Bruce Public Health offers a free home visiting program to help families who need additional support learn about parenting, child growth and development, and positive social supports. To learn more about this program and see if it is right for your family, visit:

Home Visiting Program

 

211Ontario

211 is a free and confidential service that connects people to the social and community supports they need. Dial 211 from any phone in Ontario, text 2-1-1 or go to the website to chat online or search.

211 Ontario

 

Prenatal Care and Birth

If you have questions, ask your primary care provider. Your Primary Health Care Provider, local Family Health Team or local Community Health Centre may have additional information about programs and services for young children and people who are pregnant and/or parenting.

Brightshores Health System - Owen Sound

Hanover & District Hospital – Family Centred Birthing Unit

London Health Sciences Centre

Midwives Grey Bruce

South Bruce Grey Health Services - Walkerton – Dr. R.J. Creighton Family Birthing Centre

 

Online Prenatal Education – Grey Bruce Public Health

Grey Bruce Public Health offers a free, online education program for expectant and new parents and support people. Bump to baby – a guide to pregnancy, birth and caring for your baby.

Online Prenatal Education

 

Community Resource List for Families:

This list provides additional local resources for families.

Community Resource List for Families

 

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