Oshawa, ON, L1H 4K5
Support programs for young parents
Individual Counselling for Young Parents
- supportive counselling for young mothers and fathers
- attachment-focused framework, counsellors support young parents to build on strengths and reduce their risks ensuring optimal outcomes for their children and healthy families
- advocacy and referral supports also available
Prenatal classes
- in cooperation with Durham Public Health Department
Teen Parent School Program
- in collaboration with Durham Catholic District School Board
- core academic courses in a child friendly environment
- support with re-entry into mainstream education system
Parenting Groups
- attachment focus which promotes positive infant mental health
- specific to individual needs and challenges of young families
Whitby, ON, L1N 0B7
Prenatal and parenting supports throughout the region for families. Toll Free
1-800-841-2729 or 905-668-2020 Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm.
Durham Health Connection Line (DHCL) is a telephone help line staffed by public health nurses individual parent support by phone a variety of topics.
- general parenting questions
- family health
- pregnancy, prenatal care
- breastfeeding support
- infant and child development
- oral health
- immunization
- sleep
- car seat safety
- nutrition
- information on community supports and resources.
- assistance with registration and booking for supports and services.
Breastfeeding Support
Public Health Nurses with lactation training provide free breastfeeding support by phone or in person by appointment; for more information; visit www.durham.ca/breastfeeding. A comprehensive e-health resource with videos, tips, and information is also available at breastfeedinginfo.ca
Online Classes
Free access to online classes and videos to support families through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and newborn care.
Visit www.durham.ca/onlineprenatalclasses or www.durham.ca/newborn
SMILE (Supporting Mother and Infant Learning Experience)
Free prenatal classes for eligible clients:
- under 26 years of age, and/or
- referred by a community agency, and/or
- living with low income.
Classes run throughout year both in-person and virtually check https://forms.durham.ca/Health/SMILE-Prenatal-Class-Registration for class information.
Home Visiting
- may be offered to families needing support as part of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program
- call the Durham Health Connection Line for details or visit Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) - Region of Durham for more information and/or to self refer
Pickering, ON, L1V 2R2
Breastfeeding information and support through monthly meetings, phone and e-mail contact
Toronto, ON, M1E 4B9
COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute care hospital
- cancer care including prostate cancer diagnosis clinic and pediatric oncology
- cardiac care
- diabetes education centre including education for children and adolescents
- emergency room, see separate listing
- kidney care (nephrology) and dialysis
- maternal and newborn care; newborn intensive care unit (NICU)
- mental health including adult inpatient services; child and adolescent mental health, see separate entry for Shoniker Clinic
- outpatient palliative care
- pediatrics
- rehabilitation and complex continuing care
- sickle cell disease care
Breastfeeding Clinic, breastfeeding support available for SHN patients and members of the community; call for an appointment at 416-284-8131 ext 64047
Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic, 416-416-281-7446: for seniors 75 years and older with multiple complex medical problems. Services include:
- comprehensive geriatric assessment including memory
- education on chronic disease self-management
- teaching about dementia and behavioural care
- advance care planning
- referral to community supports
- access to personal support and home safety assessments
- de-prescribing and medication adjustment
- initiation of treatment for dementia
Toronto, ON, M1H 3E3
Community based supports for children, youth and families
Babies Best Start / Healthy Babies Healthy Children
- home visiting program for parents of children birth-3 years, includes support in areas such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, healthy attachment, healthy eating, safety, child development, positive parenting, parent health and well-being and community resources
- home visitors represent a variety of cultures and languages
Community Support
- culturally sensitive early intervention mental health services for children birth-12 years and their families, in various locations such as schools, community agencies, shelters, and EarlyOn programs
- areas of service include parenting education and groups, children's groups, brief counselling, anti-bullying and social skills
Gender Based Violence Program
- supports for youth and young adults 12-29 years, who are at risk of or have been involved in human trafficking or sex trade, including trauma therapy, case management and service navigation, peer support, support group, and community outreach and education
- contact [email protected] or 416-438-3697 ext 13265
Growing Healthy Together Prenatal Program
- information and support for pregnant women with risk factors linked to low birth weight
Youth Outreach Worker Program
- sssists at-risk youth 12-21 years and their families in East Toronto connect with mental health and other community services
- includes individualized programming and support to overcome language and cultural barriers
- intensive intervention in areas such as mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship or family violence and/or human and sex trafficking
See separate listings for residential treatment programs (intake through CARS, 416-482-7884), and Preschool Speech and Language Program (intake through Surrey Place)
Programs and services may be provided in various locations
Toronto, ON, M1P 2V5
COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute care hospital
- cancer care
- cardiac care
- diabetes education
- geriatric care
- kidney care/dialysis
- maternal and newborn care, pediatrics
- palliative care
Breastfeeding Clinic, 416-438-2911, ext 83230: breastfeeding support available by appointment
Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic, 416-431-8111: for seniors 75 years and older with multiple complex medical problems. Services include:
- comprehensive geriatric assessment including memory
- education on chronic disease self-management
- teaching about dementia and behavioural care
- advance care planning
- referral to community supports
- access to personal support and home safety assessments
- de-prescribing and medication adjustment
- initiation of treatment for dementia
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic, 416-431-8269
- barrier-free access to medical treatment and same-day counselling for alcohol, opioid, or other drug-related addictions
- no referral required; clinic is open by appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am-2 pm
- clinic is located in the Crockford Pavillion
Toronto, ON, M1P 2T7
Children's mental health centre accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario (see separate listing), includes comprehensive range of specialized care and treatment programs for young parents, their children, partners and families
- parenting support groups
- outreach and support, advocacy and consultation
- specialized and licensed child care and support for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (see separate listing)
Community Care and Treatment Team
- assists young parents up to 29 years, and their families, with mental health attachment and trauma care
- parent-infant interaction assessment
- individual and group parenting support
- access to WrapAround workers, early literacy specialist and family navigator
- outreach services in partnership with other community organization
Community Counselling
- individual, group and family counselling for pregnant youth, young parents and families
- advocacy with housing, social assistance and returning to school
- counsellors available for support in community settings such as schools
- professional consultation available
Early Learning Child Care Centre
- full day care and support facility for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- parenting groups and child development education
Live-in Treatment Program
- licensed prenatal and postnatal care and treatment for youth 12-20 years who seek comprehensive parenting support
School Program
- fully accredited secondary education and treatment program for pregnant or parenting youth 20 years and under
Young Parent Hub
- group parenting program for young parents 29 years and under
Youth Outreach Services
- outreach to any youth in Dorset Park, and their families, in cooperation with other community agencies
Services provided by other agencies, including Toronto Public Health, Jean Tweed Centre, Scarborough Health Network, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board (see separate listings)
ON, M1V 0B8
Staff include:
- registered dietitian
- social worker
- health promoter
- collaborating physicians including general practitioners and psychiatrists
Programs include:
- healthy eating series
- breastfeeding support group
- parent-child Mother Goose program
Markham, ON, L3R 9W6
- one-to-one sessions with a nurse who has breastfeeding expertise
- hybrid support conducted both virtually and in-person
- registered dietitian available virtually
Toronto, ON, M2H 2C1
- licensed child care staff support
- contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services
Day Treatment Services
Section 23 Program for children 4-7 years in therapeutic specialized educational classroom, includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and parent education and counselling
Family Support Services
Support to children birth-7 years with complex needs, and their families, including brief consultation, treatment groups for children, parenting groups, counselling, and intensive in-home intervention
EarlyON Child and Family Centre (Willowdale)
Early identification, prevention and integration services for children birth-6 years (also prenatal), who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing barriers to healthy development, and their parents and caregivers
- builds parenting capacity
- healthy development of social, emotional, and communication skills
- early learning and literacy programs
- parent education and skills development
- community information, referrals and outreach
Early abilities speech and language assessments and treatment, intake through Toronto Public Health (see separate listing)
Toronto, ON, M2K 1E1
- call or visit website for updates to entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
- some clinics offering virtual care, contact care provider for details
Acute care hospital
- cancer care
- geriatric care
- maternal, neonatal and pediatric care - includes breastfeeding consultations with the Newborn Follow Up Clinic
- mental health including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatry
- palliative care
ON, M3C 3A1
Learn about: Healthy Eating, Breast feeding, Caring for yourself, Caring for your baby & Labour and birth
Childcare provided
Toronto, ON, M4C 3E7
COVID19: call or check website before going for entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute Care Hospital
- complex continuing care, inpatient rehabilitation
- emergency room care, see separate listing
- obstetrics, labour and delivery and neonatal care, pediatrics
- Family and Newborn (FAN) Clinic - midwife-led clinic for up newborns and parents up to 8 weeks portpartum for those who gave birth at Michael Garron or in their catchment area
- palliative care
Breastfeeding Clinic 416-469-6667
- counselling and support by lactation consultant and/or public health nurse
- no referral needed, but appointment required
Mental Health Programs
- child and adolescent programs, including transitional youth program and outpatient eating disorder clinic
- day and outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment
- prevocational rehabilitation (aftercare program)
- psychogeriatric program
Addictions
- Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic -- 416-469-6580 ext. 2517, call for appointment or drop in (check website for schedule) - assessments, counselling, and prescriptions for medications that may help with lessening cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
- withdrawal management, see separate listing
Division of Toronto East Health Network
ON, M4H 1C3
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 4N7
- one-to-one sessions with a nurse who has breastfeeding expertise
- hybrid support conducted both virtually and in-person
- registered dietitian available virtually
Toronto, ON, M4M 3P3
Seniors Wellness Group - Sessions on health, wellness, healthy eating, osteoporosis, management of chronic conditions, seniors safety and polypharmacy are offered twice a month.
Women's Health Screening - Provide cancer awareness education and screening services * clinical breast examination and pap smear are performed by a female nurse practitioner
Queen St E - Post Partum Adjustment Support - This program is temporarily closed
Port Hope, ON, L1A 3V6
Healthy Families programs offer a variety of services to meet the needs of families from pre-conception through parenthood.
Services include:
- Pregnancy Tests and Birth Control
- InJoy - Free Online Prenatal Program
- Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program
- Healthy Families Feeding and Nutrition Clinic
- Nurse Family Partnership Program
- Breast Feeding Support
Toronto, ON, M4S 1V6
- Safer Spaces: Hoarding Support
- Restored Home: Extreme Cleaning
- Connected Families: Parenting Support
- Helping Hands: Home Support for Families
- Respite and Renew: Caregiver Support
- Dietetics
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Personal Care
- Physiotherapy
- Private Services
- Social Work Services
- Speech Language Pathology
- Children with Complex Medical Needs
- Chronic Disease Self-Management
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- Virtual Care
Safer Spaces: Hoarding Support, Durham - Durham Safer Spaces: Hoarding Support, focuses on helping individuals with hoarding behaviour remain housed and safe in Durham Region (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and surrounding area) * Provide a combination of in-home sorting/organizing sessions and counselling to help reduce the amount of items in the home using a harm reduction approach * the program lasts approximately 4-6 months and we aim to see our client's on a weekly basis.
Services and Programs:
- Connected Families: Parenting Support
- Helping Hands: Home Support for Familes
- In-Home Foot Care
- Respite and Renew: Caregiver Support
- Restored Home: Extreme Cleaning - London
- Restored Home: Extreme Cleaning - York Region
- Restored Home: Extreme Cleaning - Durham
- Safer Spaces: Hoarding Support - London
- Safer Spaces: Hoarding Support - York Region
- Safer Spaces: Volunteer Hoarding Support
- Safer Spaces: Hoarding Support,, Toronto
Toronto, ON, M5A 3N7
satellite
Toronto, ON, M5A 2Z4
Counselling and Case management
Individual counselling and information, advocacy support and systems navigation, and referrals to other services about sexuality, birth control, abortion, adoption, and parenting
- support with form filling and applications
- wraparound support and information on pregnancy options, personal goal setting, relationships and personal challenges
Food Program and Practical Help
Warm meals available, including light breakfast and lunch for participants, their supports and children during drop-in hours; also supper available Monday and Tuesday
- Food Connect Program monthly access to essential food items for 12 participants experiencing food access challenges, includes referrals to community food programs
- Swap Shop includes access to free donated items such as baby clothes and equipment, maternity clothes, toys, books and small household items
- emergency supplies such as diapers, formula, menstrual products
- free Presto tickets for public transit to/from Jessie's Centre
Health Services
Individual health counselling for participants and their children
- onsite access to health promotion specialist
- weekly access to family doctor
- specialized prenatal and postpartum classes
- free pregnancy tests, prenatal vitamins, nutrition, feeding supplies, health products
- health care navigation including referrals to doulas, midwives, primary care providers
Housing Support
Range of services to assist in finding and maintaining affordable housing
- assistance with social housing applications and special priority applications
- private market rent searches
- income supports assistance
- housing stabilization and eviction prevention
- conflict resolution and safety planning
- support with landlords for viewings and interviews
- accompaniment on request
- advocacy, education and information on tenants rights and responsibilities
Jessie's School Program
Access to secondary school credits from grades 9-12 and preparation for integration into mainstream and alternative schools and post-secondary education
- ​information on scholarship opportunities
Parenting Supports and Groups
Counselling, information, guidance, referrals and development screening
- Parent-Child Centre (PCC) includes parenting skills support, mentoring, parent and child activities and events; childminding available onsite for participants
- groups include prenatal and postnatal support, Nobody's Perfect parenting groups, and Girls Circle personal development groups
Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
Resource centre
- crisis intervention
- information and referral
- urban orientation
- community outreach
- food programs
Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children
- home visits for families with children birth-6 years
- auntie approach
- prenatal and postpartum support
- early education support, links to community resources and referrals
Pimaatsiwin -- drop-in for mothers and children birth-6 years
- parenting classes
- prenatal programs
- community kitchen, healthy families training and workshops
Trauma Support -- 416-963-9963 ext 249
- case management
- peer support
- peer-led support circles
- trauma counselling
Community and Family Wellness Support
- support, counselling and referrals specializing in legal assistance
- ending violence and general assistance
Cultural programming
- women's and youth hand drumming, arts and crafts, beading
- Full Moon Ceremonies, Traditional feasts
- Ojibwe language class
- fitness programs
- cultural traditions, crafts, support groups, speakers
Housing Program
- information and referral
- assistance finding and accessing safe, stable housing
Investing in Women's Futures
- self-employment and pre-employment training program
- includes skill-building workshops, educational bridging programs, traditional counselling and activities
- dress for success program
Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to Indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus
ON, M5A 0X9
Programs and services include:
- health promotion
- disease management and prevention
- well baby and child health assessments
- immunizations
- infant and child developmental assessments
- women's and men's health services
- periodic health examinations, routine screening, diagnostic and testing procedures
- prenatal and postnatal/infant primary health care
- health counselling
- individual, family, and couples counselling
Maternal Infant Program - This Program is designed to help infants and families from the pre-natal stage to 12 months old of age. The goal of the Program is to ensure equitable access to resources, support, and knowledge.
Diabetes Program - A multi-disciplinary team of dieticians, diabetes nurse educators, social workers and a chiropodist provides individual, family, and caregiver support for diabetes * the program integrates traditional and western approaches to provide health education and help prevent complications of diabetes * in addition to providing education and support, services include: oral medication, disease management, insulin monitoring and management, nutritional counselling, foot care, and lifestyle management
Services and Programs:
- Aboriginal Mental Health And Addiction Services
- Mental Health Services
- Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Program
Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Food Bank - Member of Daily Bread Food Bank * open every Tuesday of the month
Diabetes Education Program - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
HIV/AIDS Services - HIV prevention, awareness education, anonymous testing, clinical care and health promotion and skills development for HIV Positive women
Mental Health Services - Short-term counseling, group sessions and workshops for women * mental health information and education * brief counseling strategies (culturally adapted CBT, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Arts Based, Expressive) * advocacy and referrals
Pre/Post Natal Link - Midwifery - Primary Health Care Services - Clinical team includes: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropodists, Nurses, Dietitians, Mental Health Therapists, and Social Workers. We customize our programs and services to meet individual needs of clients. We attempt to provide all available information, education and support to allow women to make informed choices regarding all aspects of their health and health care, and to promote health and well being. Clients are also encouraged to be very involved and advocate for their health care needs

