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Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

* Sexual Health Clinic, Milton location is temporarily closed *

For additional information about current services, please visit website

Exchange Works available through Mobile Outreach Services, see listing for more details: OAK3756

• Online supports
  
• Phone supports
  
• Community Drop-In groups
  
• Breastfeeding clinics
  
• Private Lactation Consultants
  
• Professional Education Courses

• in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF/ET)
• intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• sperms wash and intrauterine insemination (IUI)
• donor sperms, eggs and embryos
• ovulation induction with oral medication and injections
• assisted hatching of embryos
• blastocyst culture
• cryopreservation (freezing) of embryos and sperms
• tubal microsurgery
• endoscopic surgery to correct fertility problems
• fertility preservation
• genetic diagnosis and screening
• polar body biopsy
• minimally invasive gynecological and reproductive surgery
• immunotherapy for recurrent implantation failure/pregnancy loss
• donor egg IVF
• donated frozen embryos
• surrogacy

• psychological counseling and emotional support
• nutritional counselling
• genetic counselling

• in-vitro fertilization (IVF)
• intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• intrauterine insemination (IUI)
• assisted hatching
• cryopreservation of embryos
• egg freezing
• sperm and egg donation
• preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
• Augment treatment
• ovulation induction
• testicular sperm extraction - procedure and sperm freezing
• blastocyst culture
• laparoscopic and tubal microsurgery
• hysterscopic removal of septum/fibroid
• financial assistance program * contact Financial Assistance Plan Coordinator at 905-896-7100 ext 164 or manal@newlifefertility.com
• acupuncture
• weight management
• psychological counseling
• IPS ultrasound and bloodwork

• appointments available in Milton at 338 Main St E, L9T 1P8 (free parking) (Community Midwives of Halton at the Womb)

Maternal Child Program at OTMH provides safe, skilled and individualized care for expectant mothers and pediatric patients and their families * healthcare team includes obstetricians, family physicians, anesthetists, pediatricians, respiratory therapists, midwives, social workers and nurses * Doula Care is allowed to provide non-clinical support and care to a woman during childbirth

Inpatient services include: labor and birth, postpartum care, and special care nursery

Outpatient services include prenatal online tour, gestational diabetes education clinic, breastfeeding support clinics and support groups * for more information about breastfeeding or to find a suport group, please visit the Halton Baby Friendly Initiative at www.babyfriendlyhalton.ca

• clinic closed until further notice
• Fairview location (325 Central Parkway West, Mississauga) is seeing patients with urgent sexual health concerns by appointment only, call 905-270-0587
• patients who usually pick up birth control at this location must schedule a virtual medical appointment, call Fairview location for details

• birth control methods and options at a reduced cost
• free condoms
• sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
• HIV testing
• emergency contraception (the morning after pill)
• pregnancy testing, counselling and referrals
• needle exchange services

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

* Sexual Health Clinic, Georgetown location is temporarily closed *

For additional information about current services, please visit website

Exchange Works available through Mobile Outreach Services, see listing for more details: OAK3756

• call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations

• emergency, see separate listing
• cancer care including care for children
• cardiac care
• geriatric assessment clinic
• obstetrics, neonatal care and pediatrics
• rehabilitation including Seniors and Rehabilitation Day Hospital
• renal care
• sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment

• inpatient, intensive outpatient and community-based services
• child and adolescent services
• eating disorders treatment, see separate listing
• addictions and concurrent disorders

Provides consultation services including prenatal genetics, cancer genetics, and general genetics * also provides education to the community and medical professionals * genetics team comprised of geneticists, genetic counsellors and support staff


Prenatal Genetics

• includes genetic counselling and testing for a variety of conditions which can be found for a developing baby during a pregnancy * this can include inherited and non-inherited conditions
• Enhanced First Trimester Screening (eFTS)
• Enhanced First Trimester Screening for Twin Pregancies (eFTS-Twins)
• As of August 1, 2021, Clinical Genetics will only be providing genetic consultation for pregnant individuals with a positive prenatal screen result who meet certain criteria

General Genetics Clinic

• sees people of all ages to assess any medical condition that has an underlying genetic cause
• help educate people about genetic conditions in themselves or in their families
• genetic testing will be offered when appropriate

Cancer Genetics

• conduct a formal assessment of cancer risk, counselling and offer genetic testing if appropriate
• cancer is caused by genetic changes that lead to uncontrolled cell growth
• the most common inherited cancers include breast, ovarian and colon cancer, although there are other less common cancers that are linked to a genetic predisposition

• confidential support to help pregnant women carry their babies to term
• licensed adoption services, and post adoption support for birth parents, adoptees and adoptive families
• individual, couples and family counselling
• individual and group support for young mothers, including parenting counselling
• Care Cupboard support includes diapers, formula, toiletries, non-perishable food, children's clothing, maternity clothing (monthly visit by appointment)
• Nobody's Perfect Parenting education and workshops, registration required

The HaltonParents/Family Health Information team are a group of Public Health Nurses with pregnancy and parenting expertise in areas such as:

• teen behaviour and communication
• child and youth health
• mental health concerns
• alcohol or drug use
• breastfeeding / nutrition
• parenting advice
• postpartum blues and depression
• access to local supports and programs
• infant/child development

Public Health Nurses provide:

• access to comprehensive, research-based information, support and counselling for families
• linkages and referrals to Halton Region programs, services and local community resources
• information, education and support via the telephone information line, email and social media accounts

HaltonParents blog

• a place where you can find reliable information and support to help you along your parenting journey
• bloggers include public health nurses and dieticians
• view the HaltonParents blog

• in-home visiting suspended until further notice

• have a healthy pregnancy
  
• feed their child
  
• help their child learn and grow
  
• keep their child safe
  
• build a positive relationship with their child
  
• take care of their health and well-being
  
• connect with services and supports in their community

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

In-person groups are suspended. Currently, the program is offered virtually:

• Group time: Wed 1 pm - 1:50 pm
• Participants receive a personalized Zoom invitation once registered for the group

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A free year round program for parents who are pregnant or have a baby under 6 months of age to offer extra support for those facing challenging life circumstances. Weekly sessions are held on topics to improve the health of moms and their babies.

Offers a warm and friendly environment to:

• meet other expecting moms in your community
• enjoy a healthy meal or snack with others
• help you to feel more connected to your community
• learn about healthy eating for mom and baby with a Registered Dietitian
• learn about healthy pregnancies and babies with a Public Health Nurse
• receive a voucher for a free Halton Fresh Food Box
• receive a voucher for free prenatal vitamin/mineral supplements including vitamin D supplements for breastfed babies
• receive transportation to and from the program location
• receive childcare for children under 6
• learn about local community supports and services

Public Health Nurses provides counselling and resources for people before and during pregnancy, and after the birth of their baby up to age six.

Pregnancy and Prenatal Health

• How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy
• Health Before Pregnancy
• Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program
• Planning Your Baby's Birth
• Prenatal Classes and Supports
• Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth
• Preparing to Breastfeed Your Baby
• Preterm Labour
• Skin-to-Skin

Halton Breastfeeding Connection

• a volunteer program that provides free mother to-mother telephone support for breastfeeding mothers
• mothers are linked to other mothers who provide support and encouragement during their breastfeeding experience
• for more information and to sign up, visit website

Babies/Toddlers/Preschoolers

• Car Seat Safety
• Play, Growth and Development
• Baby Sleep
• Breastfeeding
• Feeding Your Baby In the First Year
• Formula - Safe Preparation and Feeding
• Keeping Your Child Safe
• 18-Month Well-Baby Visit
• Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) program
• Parenting in the Early Years
• Healthy Eating for Toddlers and Preschoolers
• HaltonParents/Family Health Information Line

• in-vitro fertilization (IVF)
• intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• intrauterine insemination (IUI)
• assisted hatching
• cryopreservation of embryos
• egg freezing
• sperm and egg donation
• preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
• Augment treatment
• ovulation induction
• testicular sperm extraction - procedure and sperm freezing
• blastocyst culture
• laparoscopic and tubal microsurgery
• hysterscopic removal of septum/fibroid
• financial assistance program * contact Financial Assistance Plan Coordinator at 905-896-7100 ext 164 or manal@newlifefertility.com
• acupuncture
• weight management
• psychological counseling
• IPS ultrasound and bloodwork

Services offered at this location include:

Baby's Best Beginnings

• for women with addictions who are pregnant or parenting children 0-6 years of age
• individual or group addiction treatment counselling
• pregnant women have priority access to a residential treatment bed at Hope Place Centres: Women's Residential Addiction Treatment in Milton (12 step and abstinence based)
• outreach counselling may be available to women in their homes and/or community

P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S Family Program

• provides individual and family and group counselling for people affected by another person's alcohol and/or drug use
• call 905-465-3324 ext 104 for more information

Staff at the Outpatient Centre in Oakville are available to make presentations about Hope Place Centres' services

Hope Place Centres also operates 2 residential treatment centres:

• Hope Place Centres: Men's Residential Addiction Treatment
  
• Hope Place Centres: Women's Residential Addiction Treatment

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Sexual Health Clinic, Oakville location is open Monday afternoons by appointment only

• walk in appointments are not being offered at this time

If you have an existing contraceptive prescription with the Sexual Health clinic or are in the process of treatment for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), please call 905-825-6000 ext 7788 Harm Reduction services are available at this location, Mon-Fri 1 pm-4 pm

• for Mobile Outreach services, please call 905-330-3305 (North Halton 905-702-4200), Mon-Thu 2 pm to 6 pm

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Birth control and pregnancy services for individuals 29 years old and younger

• Birth control (options include low cost, free to those in financial need and prescriptions to be filled at pharmacies under the Provincial OHIP+ program or individual drug plans)
• Birth control counselling (referral for IUD)
• Urine pregnancy test
• Pap test
• Emergency contraception
• Pregnancy options (counselling and support)

Sexually transmitted and blood borne infection services for all ages

• Gonorrhea and chlamydia testing
• HIV rapid testing (if eligible)
• HIV testing (anonymous and confidential)
• Syphilis testing
• Hepatitis B and C testing
• Free treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis
• Information on sexually transmitted and blood borne infections
• Free HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines for those who qualify (paid HPV vaccine also available)
• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of active genital herpes
• Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of genital warts
• Free condoms
• Free needle exchange, harm reduction supplies and naloxone overdose prevention kits

Please see your family doctor or visit a walk-in clinic for the following

• Testing and treatment for urinary tract infections
• Assessment of cold sores
• Assessment of scabies, crabs or lice
• Assessment of sexual dysfunction (erection and arousal difficulties), dyspareunia (painful sex) and sex addiction
• Testing and treatment of infertility, miscarriage or menopause
• Testing and treatment of abnormal vaginal discharge (such as yeast, bacterial vaginosis) when an STI has been ruled out
• IUD follow-up/concerns
• Testing and treatment of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
• Hepatitis A or B immunity testing
• Herpes blood testing

In case of an emergency, please go directly to the nearest hospital