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Prenatal Help And Support - Barrie and Area

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

1-877-721-7520

www.smdhu.org/PrenatalClass

 Online prenatal classes.
211 Community Connection Dial 211 or 1-866-743-7818

www.communityconnection.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.
Barrie & Community Family Health Team:

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

705-721-0370

http://barriefht.ca/

Prenatal breastfeeding class 'Right From the Start', free of charge.
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre:

Online Prenatal Classes/Online Tours 

705-728-9090 ext. 47160

https://info.markhamprenatal.com/rvh/

Online prenatal classes. Online virtual tours. 

Contact your family doctor/nurse practioner or midwife for regular prenatal care.  If you do not have one, please see the supports below.

Agency/Service Contact Information Description of Service
Barrie & Community Family Health Team:

Prenatal & Well Baby Clinic        

705-721-0370 ext. 4 

www.barriefht.ca

Health care for pregnant women and their babies without a family doctor.
Barrie Midwives      705-727-7660

www.barriemidwives.com

Health care for pregnant women and their babies during the first six weeks after baby, including breastfeeding support.
Health811

 

811
(TTY 1-866-797-0007)

www.Ontario.ca/Health811 

Free, secure, confidential service 24 hours a day, seven days a week for non-urgent health questions and concerns. Talk with a health professional by phone or chat online. 
Agency/Service Contact Information Description of Service
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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.
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: Tobacco Cessation1-877-721-7520

www.simcoemuskokahealth.org

One-on-one support for those thinking about reducing or quitting smoking.
211 Community Connection

Dial 211 or 1-866-743-7818

www.communityconnection.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.
Barrie Native Friendship Centre: Healthy Babies Health Children 705-721-7689 ext. 215            

www.barrienfc.ca

Indigenous culturally based supports to Indigenous families. Working with families and their children with physical, mental, emotional and social issues including prenatal support and supports for children ages 0 to 6.
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program: MotherCare Simcoe County

Barrie/Innisfil/Angus 1-877-803-3227 Ext 2236

https://www.facebook.com/simcoecountycapc

Provides support to pregnant women with low income or receiving social assistance.
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: Umbrella's Treatment Program

705-726-5033

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. 
County of Simcoe

1-800-263-3199

www.simcoe.ca

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

705-725-1140

www.hospicesimcoe.ca

Supports different forms of pregnancy and infant loss through bereavement groups, workshops and one to one peer support.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network 1-888-303-7245           

www.pailnetwork.ca

Support services to parents who have had a loss through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, medical termination, stillbirth or newborn death.
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.
Health811

811
(TTY 1-866-797-0007)

www.Ontario.ca/Health811

Free, secure, confidential service 24 hours a day, seven days a week for non-urgent health questions and concerns. Talk with a health professional by phone or chat online.
Walk-In Counselling Clinic1-888-726-2503

www.cfssc.ca

Provides free single session counselling on a drop in basis and quick access to support for individuals, couples and families. No pre-registration is required.
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