Halton. Halton Region Health Department
Service: Early Years Health
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK2810 | Last Full Update: 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| Fax | 905-845-0588 |
| accesshalton@halton.ca | |
| Website | https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/haltonparents/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: twitter.com/haltonparents WordPress: haltonparentsblog.ca/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Primary Executive | Dr Hamidah Meghani, Medical Officer of Health |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | 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 * Adjusting to Parenthood (A2P) Groups * Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth * 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 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call for more information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dorval Dr and Wyecroft Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton Region Health Department |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Health Care ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Perinatal / Pregnancy / Postnatal ; Postnatal / Pregnancy ; Young Parents |
| Service Categories | Breastfeeding Support Programs ; Childbirth Education ; General Expectant/New Parent Assistance ; Parent Support Groups ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment ; Preconception Care ; Prenatal Care ; Safety Equipment ~ Children ; Safety Equipment ~ Infants/Toddlers |