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Practical, emotional and spiritual support to those in challenging situations related to unexpected or in some cases an expected pregnancy * all services are confidential.

Services include:

• pregnancy tests
• options counselling
• post abortion grief support
• prenatal and parenting classes
• emotional support
• professional counselling
• parent support groups
• community referrals for counselling and support services
• sexual health community education

Confidential Support Services - Information about prenatal development, one-on-one alternatives counselling and post abortion counselling and support for family members of someone who is experiencing an unexpected pregnancy.

Services and Programs:

• GRIP
• STEP

Neighbourhood basic needs * food items and select baby needs, when available:

• baby food and diapers (when available)
• emergency food cupboard and monthly food depot
• mental health and hygiene needs
  
• emergency assistance advocacy and referrals
  
• clothing vouchers
  
• Christmas referrals (call ahead)
• men's support programs
• tax preparation assistance
• support with accessing services for housing
• addiction and government supports
  

Provides referrals to people in need of housing, mental health supports, and supports for additional challenges facing people living with poverty

Information and referral to health, housing, and parental support

Individuals and families may be eligible for:

• emergency food kits
• affordable food box filled with fresh produce (monthly)
• baby food, emergency supply of baby food, diapers
• adult diapers (once per month)
• clothing
• Ontario Works - drop-in and case management
• after school programs for children (5-13 years)
• homework club
• wee welcome program that connects expecting or new mothers with programs, resources and parenting support
• adult programs available
  

Coordinates and develops basic needs services for low income residents residing in NE London and Argyle area, (N5Y and N5V postal code areas)

Programs include baby food and diaper bank, community clothing cupboard, emergency food cupboard and mobile food bank

Support is also provided through advocacy, referrals, and programming that helps develop skills, promotes self-sufficiency and supports resident engagement

Emergency service including formula, jarred food, cereal, diapers are available while supplies last * call ahead for supply availability

Provides food and hygiene items to low-income people and families once every 21 days. ID for every member in the household will be required when placing an order. Please text or call 519-878-3663 to pre-order your food hamper and to register if you are new to our service. Ring bell at back client door for assistance. A family member or friend may pick up your order if necessary.

All food & monetary donations, please drop off at back receiving door, ring bell for assistance. Locked mail box also at back and side of building.

COVID19 - During COVID19 for food bank be sure to call ahead to book appointment 519-284-2760 . Staff will prepare hamper to give you at the door. If you are feeling unwell, don't come. Call and alternate arrangements will be made. Food bank. Provides formula and diapers when available. Provide vouchers to Salvation Army Thrift Store 35 Water St. S, St. Marys for clothes and household goods. Christmas hampers, see HERE for details

Provides free pregnancy tests * pregnancy support and counseling * material support (clothing, diapers, formula, etc) * peer counseling (adoption, parenting, birth coaching) * mom's support group * dad's support group * adoption services * community referrals * advocacy

Foodbank is open at regular hours by appointment only. Please bring your own bags to repackage the prepacked boxes. Only one family member per onsite visit. Food delivery also available by registering online HERE If you are feeling unwell please call 519-273-3433 to make other arrangements Food Bank Donations accepted Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:00 pm or by appointment EMAIL here For Food and Financial donations please visit website Food bank that can be accessed once a month. Offers milk, eggs, bread, canned goods, juice, pasta, sauce, cereal, and school snacks as well as meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables. Detergent, cleaning products, and toiletries when available. Also provide diapers and formula, Welcome to the World baby baskets, back to school supplies and Christmas toys.

Baptist church

Services for children and youth:

• Awana Kids Club for 4-12 years
  
• small groups - all ages
  
• kid's church for 3-8 years
  
• Kidsmatter@Fellowship
  
• summer daily vacation Bible school for 5-12 years
  
• weekly youth programs for 12-18 years

Services for adults:

• Bible studies
  
• yearly men's conference
  
• special events for women
  
• occasional parenting seminars
  
• community food bank

Emergency food and clothing assistance

• additional services are available at Christmas time (in Brantford only)
• runs Backpack Program for kids and Free Income Tax Clinic

This organization also participates in the City of Brantford's Monthly Food Program

• visit http://www.brantford.ca/residents/support_services/Pages/MonthlyFoodCalendar.aspx to see this month's food locations

Food bank hours remain the same. Community food bank, 7 day supply. Call for information and hours.

Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthly living

• immunization and screening for communicable diseases
  
• Covid-19 vaccinations
  
• health education programs
  
• family and child health
  
• dental health
  
• sexual health
  
• injury prevention
  
• environmental health
  
• physical activity
  
• public health standards enforcement
  
• research and population-based health research

Provision of emergency food/grocery assistance

• assistance can be provided once every 60 days
  
• Christmas hampers and toys for low-income families (toys for children 0-11 years, gift card for youth age 12-14 years)
  
• Adventure camp (ages 6-15 years)
  
• backpacks for children and youth attending school
  
• informal counselling: (individual, family & budgeting)

Public Health Unit

• immunization and screening for communicable diseases
• health education programs
• family and child health
• dental health
• sexual health
• injury prevention
• environmental health
• physical activity
• public health standards enforcement
• research and population-based health research

Emergency Preparedness - Organized plans to protect the health and safety of people in the case of public hazard, or to limit damage to property or the environment

Well Baby Clinic - Support with breastfeeding, nutrition, safety, child development, community support, and parenting

Provision of emergency food/grocery assistance

• assistance can be provided once every 60 days
  
• Christmas hampers and toys for low-income families (toys for children 0-11 years, gift card for youth age 12-14 years)
  
• Adventure camp (ages 6-15 years)
  
• backpacks for children and youth attending school
  
• informal counselling: (individual, family & budgeting)

Community-based organization dedicated to meeting the essential needs of economically stressed individuals for food and employment.

• Brantford Food Bank - provides a 3-5 day supply of food. Volunteer opportunities available in food bank program area
  
• Christmas Baskets - provides a hamper for Christmas dinner and toys for children
  
• Employment Services - offers information and job search services, employment counselling and job placement opportunities. Also assists employers in finding people that are a good match for their organization
  
• Monthly Food Calendar to find the current month's listings

Provides emergency assistance to community members in need in Brantford and Brant County in the form of clothing, household items, furniture, nonperishable food, personal hygiene items or grocery gift cards

• home visitors visit with those in need, in their homes or by phone, to listen and to see how they can be of service
  
  • emergency assistance is provided

COVID-19 - Open. Foodbank supplies available for curbside pick up only. Please call ahead or schedule an appointment through the office phone line.

Provides canned and packaged foods, some frozen meat and food vouchers for groceries and formula or diapers if requested.

Programs and services that support the health and development of children from prenatal to 6 years of age and their families

Young Parents Program (for young women up to the age of 24)

• support services to pregnant and young parents through individual visits
• services offered - home visits, prenatal education, stress management, healthy communication, smoking cessation counseling, relationship counselling, and parenting information, as well as free prenatal vitamins (with doctor's note), food gift certificates and gently used infant clothing

Healthy Moms Eating Well for 2

• prenatal nutrition program designed to help you give your baby the healthiest start in life
• services offered - home visits, food certificates for milk products, fruits and vegetables, prenatal vitamins (with doctors note), meeting with dietitian, smoking cessation counselling, breastfeeding information and support, postpartum support, and parenting information.
• Low German speaking Outreach Worker available

School's Cool

• school readiness program offered in the summer to help children ages 3-5 prepare for junior and senior kindergarten
• by taking this course children develop self-help skills, have the required language and reasoning skills to enter kindergarten, gain self-confidence and excitement about learning, and become familiar with a kindergarten setting

Groups

• offer a variety of parent education and support groups throughout Haldimand and Norfolk

Moms Talk

• designed by moms for moms
• children's program offered at the same time
• offered weekly in Simcoe at the EarlyON Child and Family

Additional groups include: Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting, Right from the Start, COPEing with Toddler Behaviour, COPE, Beyond the Basics and Managing Meltdowns

COVID-19: The office is operating remotely. Support is offered virtually via video chat or telephone support.

Embracing, educating and empowering women who find themselves with an unexpected pregnancy * offering free pregnancy tests and accurate information on all options * parenting support * pre-natal classes * material support * help for those struggling with a past abortion decision * new or expectant dad support

Offers comprehensive pregnancy support to women and families. Services offered include:

• Free pregnancy Testing
• Options Counseling for women who find themselves in unexpected pregnancies
• Maternity/Baby Supplies
• One on one prenatal and postpartum support an education
• Pregnancy and Labour Support
• Lending Library
• Post abortive counselling
• Private adoption referrals for birth parents
• Referrals to community resources

COVID-19: No meal is being provided during COVID. Mom's Baby Cupboard available on Facebook.

An outreach ministry offering the following programs:

• Community Meal - a free meal offered to anyone in the community in need
• Mom's Baby Cupboard - support mothers and babies by offering free diapers, wipes, creams, formula, baby food and clothing
• Sharing the Warmth - free hats, mitts and scarves are available at a mailbox located outside of St James Church. Winter coats are also available by contacting Janice - text 519-446-2085.

COVID-19 Update: Services continue to operate by appointment only. Please call 519-836-9824 or e-mail familyservices@guelphsa.ca.

Services include:

• bi-monthly food hampers ; bread, baked goods and produce
• clothing, personal care items ; small household items
• baby items
• utility support ; transportation
• prescriptions ; glasses
• emergency accommodations ; mattresses
• referrals
• Christmas Hampers
• backpacks/School Supplies ; summer camp