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Prenatal Help And Support - Orillia 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

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.

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 a day, seven days a week for non-urgent health questions and concerns. Talk with a health professional by phone or chat online.
Midwives of Georgian Bay

705-746-4646
www.mogb.ca

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

705-645-4011
www.midwivesofmuskoka.com

Health care for pregnant women and their babies during the first six weeks after baby, including breastfeeding support.
Orillia Midwives705-326-0000
www.orilliamidwives.com 		Health care for pregnant women and their babies during the first six weeks after baby, including breastfeeding support.
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.
CFS Counselling & Wellbeing1-888-726-2503
www.cfssc.ca
In-person and virtual counselling - individual, couple, family, youth by appointment serving Simcoe Muskoka.
Chippewas of Rama First Nation Health Centre: Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

705-325-3611
www.ramafirstnation.ca

First Nations Health Centre clients only.

A voucher & education program for prenatal and breastfeeding moms.
Chippewas of Rama First Nation Health Centre: Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program  705-325-3611

www.ramafirstnation.ca

 

First Nations Health Centre clients only.

Home visiting for pregnant women and families with children up to 6 years of age.  Breastfeeding support available.

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 705-726-5033 

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.
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.
Mothercare / Baby Steps / Next Step / CAPC - Simcoe County
1-877-803-3227 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.
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital: Warmline 705-325-2201 ext 3667

www.osmh.on.ca

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital patients only.

24-hour telephone advice for new parents up to three weeks after the birth of their baby. 
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

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