Searching for Pregnancy / Postnatal

• 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 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

Partners with individuals, community organizations, schools and Oakville Christian churches to minister through food drives, provision of meals, group projects and family programs, including:

• Food Market
• Community Meals
• Fresh Food Box for Halton
• Youth Programs
• Childrens Programs
• Summer Programs
• Neighbour Care Network

Income Tax preparation

• contact for details

Shower Facilities

• call for appointment
• will provide a towel and shampoo

Christmas Wonders and Beyond

• provides relief for families during the holiday season

Halton Region - Kid's N' Me Program

• Parent-child activities including crafts, toys, circle time, the Book Nook and an opportunity to meet other parents and children
• Thu 9:30 am-11 am (Market time is also available for registered KSM Kid's N' Me participants)

Halton Region - Prenatal Nutrition Program

• Free weekly program for pregnant parents or with an infant up to 6 weeks old
• delivered by a public health nurse, learn how to have a healthy pregnancy, supporting successful labour and birth, baby health and development and more
• Thu 11 am-1 pm (Market time is also available for registered KSM Prenatal participants)

• companionship
• meal preparation (prepare hot meals, assist with light clean up after meals)
• grocery shopping and errands
• medication reminders
• light housekeeping (laundry, vacuuming, mopping floors, sweeping, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and cleaning up the kitchen)
• fall prevention
• foot care
• respite care
• bathing and dressing

• nursing services (medication administration, intravenous therapy, dressing changes, ventilator care, pain and symptom management, post-op care, chronic disease management, etc.) including Nurse Practitioner Program (diagnosis and treatment for common illnesses and injuries, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescriptions for medications, counselling and health education, specialist referrals, etc.)
• serious injury care
• end-of-life/palliative care
• therapy and rehabilitation services
• postpartum care

• offers personalized care services for clients living with dementia or Alzheimer's to meet their every need

• female infertility
• male factor infertility
• donor insemination
• endometriosis
• uterine fibroids
• recurrent miscarriage
• reproductive tract anomalies
• reproduction-related endocrinology issues (thyroid, prolactin)
• amenorrhea, polycystic ovarian syndrome
• surgery related needs for infertility (minimally invasive surgery)
• tubal reversal surgery

• intrauterine insemination
• donor sperm insemination
• donor egg program
• ovulation induction (clomiphene, gonadotropins, etc)
• in-vitro fertilization and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and screening
• pelvic and vaginal ultrasound assessment

• fertility consultations, testing and diagnosis
• cycle monitoring - ultrasound and blood monitoring for intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment
• prenatal genetics testing and counselling
• third party reproduction (refers to the use of donor sperm, donor eggs, donor embryos or gestational carriers)
• fertility preservation
• LGBT+ parenting

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

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

• pregnant individuals looking for extra support, email healthystart@bridgewaycentre.ca or call 905-822-1114 ext 243
• families with low income who are looking for extra support, email gtip@bridgewaycentre.ca, or call 905-822-1114 ext 243
• prenatal classes available onsite or online

• hours and in-person locations vary
• registration required for workshops and in-person programs
• visit website for online event schedule

• parent/caregiver and child activities
• Postpartum Mood Disorder program (PMD)
• access to early childhood development professionals
• parent education programs and support services
• information and referral
• opportunity to connect with other families

• breastfeeding support
• parent education including self care, parenting issues and nutrition
• individual and group counselling
• supper club for pregnant women under 25 years
• referrals to community services

• includes Family Kitchen, for families with children birth-6 years, who may benefit from extra support
• nutrition information and help with learning to prepare healthy low cost meals
• weekly nutritious meal prepared and shared by participants
• education and emotional support
• opportunities for networking and information
• child minding available for participants

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

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-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

• 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

Provide complete care for women and their newborns throughout pregnancy, birth and the post natal period

• for more information about registered midwives, see listing for College of Midwives of Ontario here

• critical care
• cardiac care
• neurosurgery
• obstetrics, neonatal care, pediatrics
• palliative care
• regional stroke centre
• seniors mental health

• birth control methods and options at reduced cost (clients should check their prescription is at this clinic before going - otherwise they need to make a virtual appointment with the clinic doctor)
• 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
• vaccine pick-up

• 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

• walk in appointments are not being offered at this time

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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

Medical fertility centre, providing fertility care, treatment and counseling
* affiliated with McMaster University

Services include:
* Timed Intercourse
* Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
* In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
* Fertility Preservation: sperm, egg and embryo freezing
* Third Party Reproduction
* Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
* Reproductive Endocrinology
* Fertility Testing