Searching for Young Parents

COVID-19 (July 19, 2021) : Office is closed for in-person counseling sessions. Information, counseling and referrals offered via telephone 613-226-3234 ext 100, email (ppottawa@ppottawa.ca) and available technologies.

Provides a range of services and information for people to make healthy decisions about their health, bodies and relationships

Services and programs

• options counselling
• sexual and reproductive health
• resources for parents and caregiver
• resources for educators
• Insight Theatre
• Reproductive Coercion Project
• The Healthy Relationships Project
• Research and Special Projects

Resources

• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
• Birth Control
• Emergency Contraception
• Abortion
• Healthy Sexual Communication
• Appropriate age for sex
• commonly asked questions
• external resources

Professional Development

• training for volunteers, professionals and the public
• values clarification
• consent education
• contraception
• sexual anatomy
• pregnancy options
• sexual violence
• sexual rights
• sexuality throughout the life cycle
• sexually transmitted infections
• sexual and gender orientation, and more

Community Education

• presentations
• workshops
• information sessions to groups in schools, drop-in centers and community programs
• provides information tables and kiosks for a variety of groups

Volunteering opportunities

Community Partnership

COVID-19 (5 Sep 2022): In-person high school and child care for clients. Visitors to the building are welcome, but please call ahead for an appointment. For In-Kind donations such as diapers/wipes/formula - please email info@youvillecentre.org to verify current needs and to book a drop off appointment. Online financial donations are always welcome.

Programs and services for young mothers and their children

• high school education onsite through M.F. McHugh Education Centre and St. Nicholas Adult High School
• licensed child development program focusing on infant mental health
• crisis intervention
• mental health therapy and treatment
• substance use counselling
• help with problem-solving
• attachment-based parenting programs and parent-child therapy
• support in setting goals and navigate access
• referrals to external resources and specialized services (e.g. housing, Ontario Works, health and law)
• breakfast and lunch programs
• food bank
• swap shop
• YouStore (in-kind donations of necessities)

Support program for young mothers offered in partnership with l'école Le Transit
Services include:

• individual or group therapy
• themed workshops
• support with educational, financial, emotional, social issues
• access to essential services: food bank, nursing care, laundromat
• intervention : accompaniment to community resources, early screening
• Ontario Ministry of Education approved individualized syllabus
• child care services offered by the Centre Éducatif 'Les Petites Frimousses'

Prenatal nutrition information and support

• clients have the chance to meet other pregnant women and new mothers and learn about healthy cooking and eating
• tips for a healthy pregnancy
• nutrition information

Postnatal and parenting information and support:

• breastfeeding support
• healthy snacks, meals, and easy recipes
• $5 gift cards weekly
• child care may be offered in most locations with prior registration request
• nurse or dietitian available to answer questions

SITE INFO
Other program locations:



Carlington Community and Health Centre, 900 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5Z8, Telephone: 613-722-4000 ext 246, Fax: 613-761-1805, www.carlington.ochc.org/



Pinecrest-Queensway Health and Community Services, 1365 Richmond Rd, 2nd Flr, Ottawa, ON K2B 6R7, Telephone: 613-820-4922 ext 3562, Fax: 613-288-3407, www.pqchc.com



Salvation Army Bethany Hope Centre, 820 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 3V7, Telephone: 613-725-1733 ext 213, Fax: 613-725-9480, www.bethanyhc.ca



Somerset West Community Health Centre, 55 Eccles St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6S3, Telephone: 613-238-8210 ext 2352, Fax: 613-238-7595, www.swchc.on.ca



South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre, 1355 Bank St, Suite 600, Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7, Telephone: 613-737-7195 ext 2339, Fax: 613-739-8199, www.seochc.on.ca



Vanier Community Service Centre (in French), 290 Dupuis St, Vanier ON K1L 1A2, Telephone: 613-744-2892 ext 1006, Fax: 613-749-2902, www.cscvanier.com



Centretown Community Health Centre, 420 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2N6, Telephone: 613-233-4443 ext 2201, Fax: 613-233-4541, www.centretownchc.org

Programs and services for pregnant teens and young parent families with children

• counselling
• outreach
• parenting programs
• various other support services

Buns in the Oven

• prenatal nutrition
• health clinics

Programs and Projects of the Network include:

• Brighter Futures for Children of Young Single Parents
• Buns in the Oven (Prenatal Nutrition program offered at 7 sites in the region)
• Transition to Parenting
• Baby and Me
• Building Blocks
• Young Fathers Program
• Toddler Learning Club
• Food Bank
• Make the Connection
• Reach Ahead

The four organizations involved are:

• St. Mary's Home 613-749-2491
• Youville Centre 613-231-5150
• Salvation Army Bethany Hope Centre 613-725-1733
• Emily Murphy Non-Profit Housing 613-834-9489

Specialized residential program for homeless young pregnant women, young mothers and their newborn infants

• part of City Shelter services
• shelter during the pregnancy and up to seven months after the baby is born
• support services on site

Partnership services on site (or linked at our Young Parent Outreach Centre nearby) include:

• health care
• mental health support
• addictions counselling
• high school education
• prenatal classes
• parenting programs
• food bank
• life skills and personal growth programs
• infant mental health
• targeted parent-child early learning activities for children of adolescent parents

Looking for donations for internal incentive program:

• infant supplies
• formula
• diapers
• snowsuits
• clothing

COVID-19 (October 19, 2022): Center is open by appointment with some virtual programming. Contact by calling, email, texting 613-298-0311, or visit the website.

Support programs for pregnant and parenting youth adapted to individual needs

• programs for children
• parenting
• prenatal classes
• personal growth
• life skills
• parenting program for young fathers
• attachment therapy
• limited child care during programs
• High School Achievement Centre
• support and counselling
• free lunch is provided
• food bank
• obstetrical clinic
• contraceptive clinic
• children's play groups
• baby wellness clinics
• breastfeeding supports
• cooking classes

COVID-19 (25 Feb 2021): Some appointments can be done virtually (telephone or videoconferencing). Your provider will decide if this is appropriate. Call the Centre at 613-737-5115 before attending.

Offers integrated health and social services:

• counselling
• crisis intervention
• information and referral
• community development
• home support programs
• health promotion activities
• primary health care with a 24-hour on-call service
• smoking cessation
• parenting teens program
• community connections for newcomers
• anonymous HIV testing
• walk-in counselling services

Mourning After: A support group for seniors coping with personal loss

• runs in conjunction with Bereaved Families of Ontario. Registration required, call Lisa Bornn at 613-737-7195 ext 2326

Community Nutrition Program (offered by Community Nutritionists):

• individual counselling
• prenatal nutrition
• healthy eating workshops
• community kitchen

Millennium Learning Centre (English/French):

• offers free access to computers and the Internet

Snow Go Assist program:

• provides a matching service for seniors and people with disabilities looking to hire an individual or contractor
• clearing snow from private driveways and walkways

COVID19 (14 May 2020): Program is providing prenatal, labour and delivery, postpartum and parenting support in a virtual capacity but not in person.

Volunteer-based prenatal and parent support program

• one-on-one prenatal, labour, postnatal and parenting support to marginalized families and at-risk women in the community
• support helps build confidence in parenting
• increases knowledge of support services
• provides referrals and helps families to connect with one another

Multi-service centre providing free services to pregnant and parenting youth, their partners, and their children

• parenting
• self-esteem
• stress management
• healthy relationships
• individual support/personal development
• prenatal nutrition
• well baby clinics
• prenatal classes
• play groups
• respite and enriched child care
• employment support
• Independent Learning Centre support (for people working on high school credits)
• food bank
• clothing support
• Baby Cupboard (diapers, baby food, formula, cereal, etc.)
• Well Family Clinic
• access to family doctor for pregnant/parenting youth and their children who have no family doctor
• fathering programs
• nutrition programming
• lunchbox cupboard
• Messy Church
• chaplaincy support
• parenting programs

Currently open and re-integrating programming as things develop and change regarding status of COVID-19. Please review website and/or social media platform for most current services.

Assistance and support for women and pregnant teenage girls

• provides them with new or gently used women's, children's, maternity and baby clothing and footwear
• provides baby supplies

Full time day program for pregnant or parenting youth:

• intensive support
• capacity of this program is 12 at each site
• part of the Ontario Works L.E.A.P. Program
• teacher on site assists with high school completion
• education topics also include:
  • parenting
  • life skills
  • employment skills
  • and child development
• rural clients may be served by outreach services
• licensed child care is available

Financial assistance and employment supports including training and skills development, academic upgrading and work placements

Financial Assistance

• monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
• monthly drug benefit card

Employment and Participation benefits

• covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
• Families with Children -- child care start-up costs
• Health-Related Benefits -- may include emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials

Employment Assistance

• clients 18-65 years who are not caring for pre-school age children or who do not have a serious disability or illness must participate in employment assistance activities

Community Participation

• volunteer placements
• Job Search Programs -- based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances
• Employment Placement -- job matching service
• Basic Education -- basic adult upgrading
• high school upgrading
• literacy and basic skills
• Job Skills Training -- development of skills for specific jobs
• on-the-job training
• Supports to Self-Employment -- referrals to self-employment programs

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)

• helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268

• automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
• information and announcements about Ontario Works
• service not available to TTY users

Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867

• to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance

COVID-19 (April 24, 2020): Municipal offices are closed to the public until further notice, clients for Community and Social Service (CSS) are asked to email or telephone their caseworker

Satellite office for Social Housing and Ontario Works

• financial assistance and employment supports including training and skills development, academic upgrading and work placements

Rent-geared to income housing registry-- applications for subsidized housing

Rent supplement program-- additional rent-geared to income units through private landlords

Investent in Affordable Housing for Ontario (IAH)-- programs: Housing Allowance, Ontario Renovates, Homeownership

Financial Assistance -- Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card

Employment and Participation benefits -- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement

• Families with Children -- child care start-up costs
• Health-Related Benefits -- may include emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials

Employment Assistance -- clients 18-65 years who are not caring for pre-school age children or who do not have a serious disability or illness must participate in employment assistance activities

Community Participation -- volunteer placements

• Job Search Programs -- based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances
• Employment Placement -- job matching service
• Basic Education -- basic adult upgrading
• high school upgrading
• literacy and basic skills
• Job Skills Training -- development of skills for specific jobs
• on-the-job training
• Supports to Self-Employment -- referrals to self-employment programs

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status

• information and announcements about Ontario Works
• service not available to TTY users

Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance

Offers information on a variety of health-related issues to parents of children, including:

• Triple P Parenting
• Baby Talk
• breastfeeding information and clinic

Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income

Employment Program -- offers temporary financial assistance for basic needs and accommodation

• Employment and Participation Benefits- cover costs related to starting a job or placement or education
• Families with Children -- child care start-up costs

Employment Assistance -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children

Community Participation -- volunteer placements

• job search programs -- based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances
• employment placement -- job matching service
• basic education -- basic adult upgrading
• high school upgrading
• literacy and basic skills
• job skills training -- development of skills for specific jobs
• on-the-job training
• supports to self-employment -- referrals to self-employment programs

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment

Discretionary and supplemental Mandatory Benefits -- prescription drug coverage and may include emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials

• programs may vary by City or Municipality, and may be available to non-Ontario Works recipients upon income assessment

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status

• information and announcements about Ontario Works
• service not available to TTY users

Welfare FraudHotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance

A voluntary co-ed residential program for youth between the ages of 16 and 21 years old. Serves youth who are not able to live at home at this times for a variety of reasons.

• Teen Compass Program
• Afternoon Skill Building
• A Cut Above Employment readiness

Full time day program for pregnant or parenting youth:

• intensive support
• capacity of this program is 12 at each site
• part of the Ontario Works L.E.A.P. Program
• teacher on site assists with high school completion
• education topics also include:
  • parenting
  • life skills
  • employment skills
  • and child development
• rural clients may be served by outreach services
• licensed child care is available