- Description
- Parenting support groups throughout the region for families
Breastfeeding Groups- weekly drop in groups, mother to mother breastfeeding support, with public health nurse(s) available
- free prenatal classes for young expectant parents under 23 years of age
- peer support group intended for pregnant women who are experiencing a mood disorder and new mothers who are having difficulty with postpartum adjustment and are experiencing symptoms of PMD
- group is facilitated by a Public Health Nurse
- health
- parenting issues
- information on community resources
- family health
- pregnancy, prenatal care
- breastfeeding support
- infant and child development
- parenting questions
- may be offered to families needing support as part of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program
- call the Durham Health Connection Line for details
- Eligibility
- S.M.I.L.E. for pregnant women under age 23 and their birth partners * Perinatal Mood Disorder Support Group participants are screened and pre-registered
- Application Process
- Call for information
- Toll Free
- 1-800-841-2729 - Durham Health Connection Line
- Office
- 905-666-6241 - Durham Health Connection Line
- Fax
- 905-666-6214
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- health@durham.ca
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 730
Whitby, ON, L1N 0B2
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Call for details
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Information Durham
- Last Updated On
- November 15, 2023
- Address
- 605 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON, L1N 0B7
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Health Connection Line Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm - Service Area(s)
- Durham Region
