Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH)

Healthy Growth and Development Programs - Simcoe


Description
Support for families/caregivers from pregnancy to school entry on topics such as pregnancy, birth, baby care, breastfeeding/infant feeding, nutrition, safety, parenting strategies, and other community services

Services include:

Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program - a free, voluntary home visiting program for families from pregnancy up to school entry. The program offers support to pregnant moms, their partners, and families. As part of the program, the public health nurse may introduce a family home visitor. They are experienced parents who have special training to help families. Public health nurses can provide telephone support or home visits to help you learn about:
  • having a healthy pregnancy and birth
  • connecting with your baby
  • how children grow and develop, as well as what you can do to help
  • being a parent
  • breastfeeding, infant feeding, and healthy eating
  • taking care of yourself and your family
  • maternal mental health support
  • other services available to you and your child in the community
One-on-One Healthy Growth and Development Support by a Public Health Nurse - telephone or in-person support available to all families/caregivers of babies, to provide support on infant feeding, parenting strategies, community services and resources

Prenatal Classes - The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit offers a combination of in-person and online prenatal classes. To register for in-person classes call 519-426-6170 or 905-318-6623 ext. 3250. To register for the online prenatal program go to www.hnhu.org/prenatalclasses

Well Baby & Breastfeeding Drop-in - A free program for families and caregivers of infants and toddlers. Drop-ins are provided in partnership with EarlyON Child and Family Centres across Haldimand and Norfolk counties. Speak to a Public Health Nurse about infant feeding, nutrition, parenting strategies, and community supports and resources
Eligibility
Ages 6 years and under
Application Process
Call or email for information
Documents Required
No documents required
Office
519-900-9600 - Norfolk
Office
905-798-9060 - Haldimand
Web Site
https://geph.ca/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
185 Robinson St
Simcoe, ON, N3Y 5L6
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Coordinator,
Phone: 519-900-9600 ext 3250
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
May 13, 2025
Last Verified On
May 6, 2025
Address
Robinson Administration Building, 185 Robinson St
Norfolk, ON, N3Y 5L6

Cross street: Robinson St and Queen St N; located at the Robinson Administration Building


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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Haldimand County
  • Norfolk County