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Acute care hospital

• emergency services
• cardiac care; stroke prevention and treatment
• Durham Regional Cancer Centre
• dialysis and kidney care
• inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment
  
• palliative care
• surgery
• women's and children's health

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

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

Nursing services including:

Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification using the NADA protocol for addiction, anxiety, depression, or sleep problems

• reduce stress and anxiety from the daily pressure of parenting
• enhance emotional balance, helping you stay calm and be patient with your children
• improve sleep and promote relaxation so you can recharge
• alleviate cravings and withdrawal symptoms for parents in recovery

Parenting support:

• prenatal education
• breastfeeding
• postpartum care
• newborn care
• psychotherapy and counselling
• health education
• vaccination

Full-service community hospital, including

• emergency care
• cardiac care
• critical care
• diabetes education, see separate entry
• diagnostic imaging; laboratory services
• inpatient and outpatient surgery
• inpatient mental health
• outpatient mental health services. see separate entry
• women's and children's health

Provides a full range of primary care and some secondary care services

• emergency care
• medicine, surgery
• New Life Centre (Maternal/Child Program)
• outpatient clinics
• diagnostic imaging

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

Short term emergency shelter with a focus on assisting clients to find housing, includes case management and programming

• children, youth and adult programs provided
• pregnancy support program for at-risk couples, admitted at or during last trimester

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

Maintain a listing of Doulas in communities across Ontario. Members of Association of Ontario Doulas (AOD) abide by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Doulas provide emotional and physical support for women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

• physical exams
• cervical cancer screening (HPV testing)
• immunization for children and adults
• assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
• management and self-management of chronic diseases
• pre and post-natal care
• triage service for urgent client medical conditions
• chiropody services
• therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
• health education - healthy lifestyle and diabetes management
• information, advocacy, service referral and practical support

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

• flu shots
• children's vaccines
• blood collection/lab services
• physical exams and drivers physicals
• prenatal care
• diabetes counseling
• referrals for pap smears
• stitches removal
• travel vaccination

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)

• crisis intervention and counselling
• case management
• child advocacy
• child care and children's program
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

• registered dietitian
• social worker
• health promoter
• collaborating physicians including general practitioners and psychiatrists

• healthy eating series
• breastfeeding support group
• parent-child Mother Goose program

• preventative health care - screening, smoking cessation, teaching and education
• routine physical exams
• cervical cancer screening (HPV testing)
• immunization for children and adults
• assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
• on-going management of chronic diseases and the development of self-management skills
• pre and post-natal care
• triage service for urgent client medical conditions
• chiropody services
• therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
• nutrition assessment and counselling
• health education - healthy lifestyle and diabetes management
• after-hours phone consultation
• information, advocacy, service referral and practical support
• flu immunization clinics for CHC clients
• Access Clinic to provide easier access to newcomers with or without a health card

• Bereavement Care Support
• Community Hospice Volunteer Program
• Older Adults, Caregiver and Community Wellness Support Services

• one-to-one sessions with a nurse who has breastfeeding expertise
• hybrid support conducted both virtually and in-person
• registered dietitian available virtually

• preventative health care - screening, smoking cessation, teaching and education
• physical exams
• cervical cancer screening (HPV testing)
• immunization for children and adults
• assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
• management and self-management of chronic diseases
• pre and post-natal care
• triage service for urgent client medical conditions
• chiropody services
• therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
• nutrition assessment and counselling
• health education - healthy lifestyle and diabetes management
• after-hours phone consultation
• information, advocacy, service referral and practical support
• flu immunization clinics for CHC clients

• licensed child care staff support
• contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services

• 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

• 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

• 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

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