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Prenatal Help And Support - North Simcoe

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has developed a list of community services for your information. It does not represent a complete listing of all available services. It is not intended as an endorsement of any individual or service. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit does not assume responsibility for services provided by other organizations or service providers.

Agency/Service Contact Information Description of Service
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: Prenatal Classes

www.smdhu.org/PrenatalClass

In-person prenatal classes; live virtual prenatal classes; self-guided online prenatal classes
211 Ontario

 

 Dial 211 or 877-330-3213
Text 2-1-1
Live Chat
Email [email protected]

www.211ontario.ca

 Find local community programs and supports, i.e. prenatal education, doulas, lactation consultants, dietitians, First Nations, Metis, Inuit or Francophone services, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Collingwood Well Baby Clinic: Live Virtual Breastfeeding Prenatal Workshop
705-445-4243
https://www.collingwoodwellbabyclinic.com/

Live virtual prenatal workshop 'Breastfeeding'. Open to all. Register online.
Collingwood Well Baby Clinic: Live Virtual Pelvic Floor Prenatal Workshop
705-445-4243
https://www.collingwoodwellbabyclinic.com/
Live virtual prenatal workshop 'Pelvic Floor Information'. Open to all. Register online.
Collingwood Well Baby Clinic: Live Virtual Preparing for the Postpartum Prenatal Workshop
705-445-4243
https://www.collingwoodwellbabyclinic.com/
Live virtual prenatal workshop 'Preparing for the Postpartum'. Open to all. Register online.

Collingwood Well Baby Clinic: Live Virtual Postpartum Mental Health Prenatal Workshop705-445-4243
https://www.collingwoodwellbabyclinic.com/
Live virtual prenatal workshop 'Postpartum Mental Health'. Open to all. Register online

Georgian Bay General Hospital: In-Person Tours / Online Virtual Tour

705-526-1300 ext. 523
www.gbgh.on.ca

Online Virtual Tour.

 Provide 1-hour in-person tour. Call to register. Also offer online virtual tour. 
MINT Program: Live Virtual Breastfeeding Prenatal Workshop705-435-3377 ext. 2318
www.themintprogram.ca		Live virtual prenatal workshop 'Breastfeeding'. Open to all. Register online.

Contact your family doctor/nurse practitioner or midwife for regular prenatal care.  If you do not have one, please see the supports below.
Agency/Service Contact Information Description of Service
Health811

Dial 811

(TTY 1-866-797-0007)

Live Chat

Health811

Free, secure, confidential service 24 hours, 7 days a week for non-urgent health questions and concerns. Talk with a health professional by phone or chat online.

Midland Midwives By The Bay

1-855-527-4154
www.midlandmidwives.ca

 Health care for pregnant women and their babies during the first six weeks after baby, including breastfeeding support. 
Midland Midwives By The Bay: Early Pregnancy Care
1-855-527-4154
www.midlandmidwives.ca
Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic provides early prenatal care to those who do not have a family doctor.
Agency/Service Contact Information Description of Service
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program 1-877-721-7520

www.simcoemuskokahealth.org

For women and their families in the prenatal period, and families with children from birth until their transition to school. Program offers support in the home to children and parents identified with difficulties to help with healthy pregnancy, feeding (including breastfeeding), nutrition education, healthy child development, baby care, safety, adjusting to parenthood, and more. Self-referral is encouraged.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: Sexual Health

1-877-721-7520
www.simcoemuskokahealth.org

Confidential sexual health counseling.
211 Ontario

Dial 211 or 877-330-3213
Text 2-1-1
Live Chat
Email [email protected]
www.211ontario.ca

 Find local community programs and supports, i.e. prenatal education, doulas, lactation consultants, dietitians, First Nations, Metis, Inuit or Francophone services, 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County

 1-888-893-8333

www.cmhastarttalking.ca

 Full care system for those with addictions and mental health issues in Simcoe County /Muskoka District. Services available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Call to speak with a professionally trained mental health and addictions counselor.

Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County: Umbrellas Treatment Program

 705-526-0393 ext. 1424

www.cmhastarttalking.ca

 Free confidential counseling, assessment, referral and support for women who are pregnant/newly parenting and struggling with their own or someone else's alcohol/substance use. 
CFS Counselling & Wellbeing
1-888-726-2503
www.cfssc.ca
In-person and virtual counselling - individual, couple, family, youth by appointment serving Simcoe Muskoka.
County of Simcoe

1-800-263-3199
www.simcoe.ca

Children Services, Community and Social Services, Ontario Works and Housing information/support.
Health811

Dial 811

(TTY 1-866-797-0007)

Live Chat

Health811

Free, secure, confidential service 24 hours, 7 days a week for non-urgent health questions and concerns. Talk with a health professional by phone or chat online.
Midland Midwives by the Bay: Bedaines & Bambins
705-540-8054

www.midlandmidwives.ca		Meet other French speaking mothers! Future and new mothers, as well as their children.  Discussion is moderated by midwife who will answer questions about pregnancy, newborns and breastfeeding. Register online.
Midland Midwives by the Bay: Maawanji'idiwag
705-540-8054

www.midlandmidwives.ca		Indigenous individual who are pregnant or 1 year postpartum. Discussion is moderated by Midwife and Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, Community Health Hub. Drop in or register online.
Mothercare / Baby Steps / Next Step / CAPC - Simcoe County1-877-803-3227 Ext 2236
www.catulpa.on.ca

Mothercare is offered to pregnant individuals. Baby Steps is for families with children 0-12 months. Next Step is for families with 12-36 month olds. CAPC for families with 0-6 year olds. Programs are offered both in-person and virtually in Simcoe County to those living on a limited annual income. Registration required.
Regional Sexual and Domestic Assault Treatment Centre 1-877-377-7438

www.osmh.on.ca

Prompt, confidential and individualized care and treatment. Also offering risk assessment, safety planning, referrals and follow up.
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
 1-800-461-4236

www.familyconnexions.ca

 Information, support and services to protect children and strengthen families.
Smokers’ Helpline 1-877-513-5333

www.smokershelpline.ca

 Free and confidential one-to-one support with a trained Quit Coach.

Perinatal Mental Health - Help and Support