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Map RecordCDR0099Association of Ontario Midwives Greenwin Square 
365 Bloor St E, Ste 301 
Toronto, ON M4W 3L4		 416-425-9974 The AOM is the professional body representing midwives and the practice of midwifery in Ontario. 
 
Activities include: 
Advocating for the professional interests of midwives and for the Ontario Model of Midwifery Care;  
Providing public education and promoting midwifery as an integral part of the Ontario health care system; 
Representing midwives to the Ontario Ministry of Health to maintain appropriate funding for midwifery services; 
Providing ongoing peer support to all members (including educational and professional development);  
Developing clinical and other practice guidelines and promoting midwifery research; 
Administering a benefits package; 
Negotiating and providing access to professional liability insurance for midwife members. 
 
AOM is an active member in the Canadian Association of Midwives and the International Confederation of Midwives.		 Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0030Best Start Health Coalition In Peel 4 Automatic Rd, Ste 102 
Brampton, ON L6S 6K9		 905-452-1246 Best Start Health coalition whose mandate is to reduce the incidence of low birth weight babies and improve the health of families in Peel. Support is provided through public education in the form of written materials, displays and community programs for pregnant women (Healthy Start) and pregnant teens (Teen Prental Supper Club). 
 
For more details: refer to specific Peel Health programs: Pregnancy Programs - Teen Programs; Adult pregnancy Programs; Healthy Start Program for Pregnant Women. 
 
Offered at 10 Sites throughout the region.		 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Add Record Add Record
 CDR0094Best Start Health Coalition in Peel, Healthy Start Program for Pregnant Women 4 Automatic Road, Ste. 102 
Brampton, ON L6S 6K9		 905-452-1246 The Healthy Start program provides health education, nutritional supplements and social support, to pregnant women and teens during their pregnancy (and until their babies are 3mths, if they have attended prenatally). Child care, food vouchers and a healthy snack are provided. 
Offered in the following locations:  
Brampton 
*Chelsea Gardens 
4 Knightsbridge Rd (Party Room) 
(Central Park Dr & Clark Blvd) 
Tue 9:30 am-11:30 am 
 
*Fair Oaks 
31 Fair Oaks Place (Party Room) 
(McMurchy Ave S between Queen St W & Harold St) 
Wed 9:30 am-11:30 am 
 
Mississauga 
*Castlebrooke 
2590 Rugby Rd (Party Room) 
(W of Hurontario St/Hwy10; off Dundas St W) 
Tues 9:30 am-11:30 am; Sat 9 am-11 am 
 
*Lancaster Early Years Hub 
7425 Netherwood Road 
Malton 
Wed 9:30 am-11:30 am 
 
*Healthy Start Havenwood 
Brian S. Flemming P.S. 
3255 Havenwood Dr (S entrance) 
(S of Bloor Sr; E of Dixie Rd) 
Fri 9:30 am-11:30 am 
 
*Fairview -Peel Public Health Clinic 
(Parkways West Plaza) 
325 Central Parkway W., unit 21 
Mississauga, ON 
Wed 9:30 am-11:30 am		 Varies according to location Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0048Birth Experience Maternity Centre 350 Rutherford Rd S 
Brampton, ON L6W 3V1		 905-271-2229 BREASTFEEDING CLINIC: 
Provides assessment, treatment and teaching for breastfeeding. Appointments necessary at 905-456-2396 
 
PRENATAL CLASSES: 
Certified prenatal educators teach prenatal preparation. Registration necessary; $175/session 905-271-2229 
 
TOXINS IN YOUR HOME SEMINAR: 
Learn about products that are safe to use with your newborn. 
Session is free. 
Call 905-271-2229 for registration.		 Prenatal classes Mon -Sun 11 am-9 pm
Breastfeeding Clinic (by appointment only) Mon -Tues , Thur -Fri 9 am-11 am		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0102Birthright, Brampton Office 27 John St 
Brampton, ON L6W 3L1		 905-874-0607 Confidential help for any woman who is pregnant * provides free pregnancy tests * information on pregnancy * parenting skills * prenatal development * childcare and childcare options * child safety issues * maternity and baby clothes * friendship and emotional support * referrals to social agencies * housing information * professional counselling * legal advice * adoption information * job search skills * career development and educational assistance *Mon,Wed-Fri & Sat 11am-2pm 
*Tue 7pm-9pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0100Birthright, Mississauga Office 2600 Edenhurst Dr S, Ste 307 
Mississauga, ON L5A 3Z8		 905-273-9409 Confidential help for any woman who is pregnant and distressed.  
Birthright provides:  
*Free pregnancy test;  
*Information on pregnancy, prenatal development, childcare and childcare options, child safety issues;  
*Maternity and baby clothes;  
*Friendship and emotional support;  
*Referrals to social agencies, housing information, professional counselling, legal advice, job search skills, career development, educational assistance. 
*Adoption information;  
 
 *Mon-Fri 9:30am-3:30pm 
*Sat 10am-12 
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Map RecordCDR0101Birthright, Orangeville Office 75 Broadway St, Ste 203 
Orangeville, ON L9W 1K1		 519-941-8999 Confidential help for any woman who is pregnant.  
 
Birthright provides:  
Free pregnancy test;  
Information on pregnancy, parenting skills, prenatal development, childcare and childcare options, child safety issues;  
Maternity and baby clothes;  
Friendship and emotional support;  
Referrals to social agencies, housing information, professional counselling, and legal advice;  
Adoption information;  
Job search skills, career development;  
Educational assistance.		 *Tues,Wed,Thurs,Fri 11- 2 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0105Brampton Life Centre 141 Kennedy Rd N 
Brampton, ON L6V 1X9		 905-454-2191 We DO NOT perform or refer for abortions 
 
Provides free and confidential services to women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, and to single mothers and their children.  
 
Services offered include:  
Free pregnancy testing;  
Information about prenatal development and pregnancy alternatives (adoption, parenting, abortion);  
Emotional support and one-to-one mentoring;  
Referrals to community agencies;  
Peer support groups (including Prenatal, Time Out for Young Moms & Life to Life);  
Free Care closet providing gently used baby clothing, supplies & equipment; 
Post abortion counseling		 Mon - Thurs 9am-4pm 
Fri 9am-2pm 
Appointments required		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0033Credit Valley Hospital, Maternal-Child Program 2200 Eglinton Ave W 
Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1		 Prenatal Services 905-813-3944 Provides individual prenatal counselling to increase coping skills; addresses need of material resources; referral to community programs; assessment and intervention in high risk situations; adoption counselling/referral. 
 
Also offers group prenatal classes for early pregnancy; postpartum and parenting information; childbirth preparation; refresher course and sibling courses. 
 * Mon ,Thur ,Fri 9 am-5 pm  
* Tues ,Wed 8 am-9 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0076JFJ Hope Centre 6655 Kitimat Rd, Unit 5 
Mississauga, ON L5N 6J4		 905-821-7494 Provides counselling, parenting support and adoption services to families who need assistance during an unplanned pregnancy, or if experiencing parenting struggles. Provides a Care Cupboard with clothing to size 6X and emergency supplies of diapers and formula to local families in need. Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0159LDS Family Services 85 Queen's Plate Dr 
Etobicoke, ON M9W 7K4		 416-741-7088 Provides professional, licensed service for those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Based on Christian values. Offers counselling, assistance, birth parent education classes, etc. Adoption placements upon request. Mon-Fri 9 am-5:30 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0923Midwife Clinic, The 2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7 
Mississauga, ON L4Y 4C4		 905-281-1221 Midwifery practice offering prenatal, intrapartum and post partum care to 6 weeks, plus newborn care to 6 weeks. Service includes home visits routinely in post-partum and prenatally as required. Special focus on providing care to vulnerable populations: refugees, new immigrants, teenagers, and women in other difficult life situations. 75% of caseload space reserved for this population. Clinic hours vary; appointments necessary. Midwives on-call for clients 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0165Midwifery Care of Peel and Halton Hills 5805 Whittle Rd, Ste 108 
Mississauga, ON L4Z 2J1		 *Mississauga 905-890-4914 
*Georgetown 905-702-1911		 The midwife sees pregnancy and childbirth as normal states for a healthy mother and provides continuity of care throughout the pregnancy, birth and postpartum period offering choice of birthplace, informed choice and continuity of care. 
 
Also offers services at 105-1A Princess Anne Dr., Georgetown L7G 4W4 for clients living in Halton Hills, Milton & Brampton 
 *Mississauga Office Mon-Thurs 9 am-5 pm;  
*Georgetown Office Mon - Thurs 9am - 5 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0202Peel Health Services Department, Breastfeeding Information 7120 Hurontario Street 
Mississauga, ON L5M 2C2		 *Peel Public Health 905-799-7700 
*Caledon residents 905-584-2216		 Peel Health provides breastfeeding assessment, teaching and referral to appropriate resources by telephone. Clinic appointments arranged. 
Limited home consultation is available if required & meet criteria (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm). There is no fee for this service. 
 
Website provides information about the various clinics held throughout Peel Region as well as video tutorials and breastfeeding information.		 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0200Peel Health Services Department, Pregnancy Programs, Adult Programs Peel Public Health 
7120 Hurontario Street, P.O Box 640 PRO Streetsville 
Mississauga, ON L5M 2C2		 Peel Public Health 905-799-7700 Peel Public Health offers free prenatal classes and an elearning prenatal program.  
For more information visit www.PregnantInPeel.ca or call 905-799-7700 
 
Some of the topics covered include: 
*Physical and emotional changes during pregnancy 
*Working during pregnancy 
*Breathing and Relaxation 
*Labour and Delivery 
*Breastfeeding 
*Becoming a dad 
*Parenting and baby care 
 
Class Times: 
Six-Week Evening Series 
7-9 pm 
A seventh class on Fathering is available in some series 
 
Weekend Series: 
Friday 7-9 pm and two consecutive Saturdays 9:30am-3:30pm 
 
Locations: 
CALEDON 
Albion/Bolton Community Centre 
150 Queen Street S 
Bolton 
 
BRAMPTON 
Brampton Civic Centre 
150 Central Park Dr, Rm 106 
(Queen St E & Central Park Dr) 
 
MISSISSAUGA 
Peel Public Health Clinic - Fairview  
325 Central Parkway West, Unit 21 
(in the Parkways West Plaza) 
 
Peel Public Health Clinic - Meadowvale 
6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle 
(E of Winston Churchill Blvd; N of Battleford Rd)  
 
For those who prefer to learn online, the eLearning Prenatal Program is also available. 
The eLearning Prenatal Program is a free, web-based program with animated illustrations and videos. Call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 to register. 
 
 Office Hours for Registration: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Add Record Add Record
 CDR0256Peel Health Services Department, Public Health, Healthy Babies Healthy Children   905-799-7700 A prevention/early intervention initiative designed to give children (prenatal-6yrs) a better start in life. All Peel Region families with newborns receive a telephone call from a Public Health Nurse within 48hrs after discharge from the hospital. New parents receive advice and support to help them with the changes a new baby brings, and are offered a home visit by a Public Health Nurse. Families who are isolated and overburdened will have access to the Home Visiting Program, which offers the family the support of a Family Visitor and a Public Health Nurse. This program is offered throughout the Region of Peel. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Add Record Add Record
 CDR0201Peel Health Services Department, Public Health, Pregnancy Programs, Teen Programs   Health Line Peel 905-799-7700 Peel Health offers free prenatal classes for pregnant teens and young women including: 
 
PRENATAL CLASSES FOR PREGNANT TEENS 
Free prenatal education classes for pregnant teens and young women. Topics covered include: pregnancy and childbirth; caring for you and your baby; community resources and services. Offered at various locations. To register call 905-799 7700 
 
TEEN PRENATAL SUPPER CLUB 
A program for pregnant young women. Come for prenatal classes, supper and learn to stay healthy during pregnancy; cope with labour and delivery; learn to care for your newborn; learn to cook easy meals; meet other new moms over dinner; talk with Public Health Nurses and other health care professionals. 
Prenatal Supper Clubs are operated by Best Start Health Coalition in Peel and are supported, in part, by Peel Public Health. 
 
Offered at the following locations: 
Brampton North Early Years Centre 
57 Mill St N 
Brampton 
(Queen St W & Mill St) 
Wednesdays 4:30 pm-6:30 pm 
 
Peel Public Health Clinic, Fairview 
Parkways West Plaza 
325 Central Pkwy.W.,Unit 21 
Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm 
 
Lancaster Early Years Hub 
7425 Netherwood Road 
Malton 
Wednesdays 4:30 pm-6:30 pm 
 
TEEN EDUCATION AND MOTHERHOOD PROGRAM (TEAM)  
These programs are offered though the Peel District School Board. A Public Health Nurse participates in each program weekly. TEAM Brampton and Mississauga offers: Secondary School Programs for students (up to 21yrs); Childcare available for all sites; Resources:YMCA, School social worker, Public Health Nurse Supports & Community links. 
 
To register, contact the following schools: 
Peel Alternative School North-Brampton 905-455-1225 
Peel Alternative School South-Mississauaga 905-278-3396 
Peel Alternative School West-Mississauga 905-363-0154 
 
PEEL YOUNG PARENT'S RESOURCE GROUP (PYPRG) 
An organized group of Community partners in the Region of Peel who have come together to discuss ways of enhancing the quality of life for pregnant and parenting teens. This group welcomes pregnant and parenting teens and those who work with and support young mothers in Peel. 
Meets the last Thu of every month; for further information about PYMRG and meeting times call 905-791-7800 ext 7557 
 
Community Partners for PYMRG include: 
Region of Peel Housing; Birthright- Brampton/Mississauga; Region of Peel, Children's Services; Brampton Life Centre; Mississauga Life Centre; Region of Peel Ontario Works; Children's Aid Society; Trillium Health Centre; Credit Valley Hospital; Peel District School Board; Peel Public Health; Vita Manor; Ontario Early Years Centre; Catholic Family Services; Family Services of Peel; Affinity Women's Program; Mississauga Community Legal Services; Young mothers living in Peel.		   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0497Peel Health Services Department, Public Health Services, Environmental Health 7120 Hurontario Street 
Mississauga, ON L5M 2C2		 905-799-7700 between 8am and 5pm Mon.-Fri.
Caledon residents 905-584-2216		 For information on H1N1 or Swine Flu please contact the Region of Peel Health Department.

Regional health department provides information about:

Breastfeeding - offers information, classes and clinics * home consultation is available if required (Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm) * no fee for this service

Immunization And Communicable Diseases - provides information about: tuberculosis (TB); vaccines and schedules for young children, students, and parents; hepatitis B vaccine * Grade 7 immunization program * free immunization for new students without an Ontario Health Card * communicable diseases * physicians can call for consultation about vaccines and unusual immunization schedules

Sexual Health - all calls are confidential * provides information about birth control methods * sexually transmitted infections (STDs) * talking about sex with children, teens, parents, partners * sexuality and aging * unplanned pregnancy * menstruation * homosexuality (being lesbian or gay) * sexual assault * female sexual concerns * male sexual concerns * AIDS * menopause * infertility * sexuality before and after childbirth * regular checkups (breast, cervix, testicles, prostate) * alternatives to intercourse * sexual concerns of teens

Chronic Disease And Injury Prevention - all calls are confidential * provides information about healthier lifestyle choices (preventing heart disease; living smoke free; injury prevention; violence prevention; healthy eating & physical activity; body image; Children in Need of Treatment Program; Healthy Smiles Dental Program, Dental Program for Seniors

Environmental Health - provides information about public swimming pool regulations * quality of municipally supplied drinking water * Smoke Free Ontario Act - tobacco enforcement * composters * food handling and safety *

Hospitals - website provides links to hospitals in the region		 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCWL0113Peel Postpartum Mood Disorder Program Region of Peel-Health Services 
7120 Hurontario Street, PO Box 640 RPO Streetsville 
Brampton, ON L5M 2C2		 Region of Peel 905-799-7700; Caledon residents 905-584-2216 
 The Peel Postpartum Mood Disorder ( PMD) Program is an initiative of Success By 6 Peel, a collaborative of more than 40 community partners whose goal is to strengthen services for young children and their families.  
 
The Peel PMD Program is working toward the day that families in Peel who are at risk for or experiencing PMD will have access to comprehensive and sustainable services. The program aims to build the community’s capacity to respond to families by: 
 
• Raising awareness of PMD in the community 
• Decreasing stigma often experienced by families living with PMD  
• Educating service providers so that they can help support families  
• Enhancing services and accessibility for Peel Region’s diverse  
community 
 
The Peel PMD Program Steering Committee Partners include: 
Best Start Health Coalition in Peel  
Caledon Parent /Child Centre  
Credit Valley Hospital  
Mississauga Parent Child Resource Centre 
Infant and Child Development Services Peel  
Peel Children’s Centre 
Peel Pubic Health 
Punjabi Community Health Services 
Vita Centre 
 
Postpartum Mood Disorder Peer Support Groups are offered through local OEYCs 
 
'Adjusting to Life After Baby' Educational workshops offered by Peer Educators in the Peel Community 
 
Peel Postpartum Family Support Line-Telephone based emotional support for women and families during pregnany and after baby 905-459-8441 (Monday- Friday 10am -10pm)		 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0199Region of Peel, Public Health Services, Family Health Division 7120 Hurontario Street, 6th Floor 
Mississauga, ON L5M 2C2		 Region of Peel 905-799-7700; Caledon residents 905-584-2216 Offers information and services for preconception (planning a pregnancy) prenatal, breastfeeding, parenting and child health.  
Health Line Peel 905-799-7700 for parents of children 0-6. Calls answered by Public Health Nurses. Call Mon-Fri. 8:30-4:30 for information about preconception, prenatal, infants' and children's growth & development, feeding, physical activity, positive parenting, Postpartum Mood Disorders, breastfeeding, community resources available for parents, etc. Referrals to the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children (HBHC) Program (home visiting). 
 
Visit our comprehensive website: www.parentinginpeel.ca for more information. 
 
 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0038Trillium Health Centre, Children's Services 100 Queensway W 
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8		 905-848-7100 Trillium Health Centre offers one of the largest, most comprehensive childrens programs in the region. Services include: 
 
* Asthma Education Centre 
Offers children and their families information to become more proactive in monitoring and controlling asthma. 
 
* Autism Services  
Trillium Health Centre is a subcontractor for Erinoak, who is the lead agency for a new Autism Initiative. Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) is provided for children meeting designated criteria. 
 
* Canadian Clinic For Adopted Children  
Offers medical and developmental consultation services to individuals and their families involved in domestic and international adoption. 
 
* Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services  
Provides outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents and their families. 
 
* Children's Emergency Follow-up Consultation Clinic  
Children are seen by a pediatrician within 1-3 days when an urgent referral is made by an Emergency Care Centre physician or by a family physician after children have been seen and discharged from the Emergency Care Centre. 
 
* Children's Procedure Clinic  
Blood tests and other minor procedures are done by pediatric nurses in a child-friendly environment. 
 
* Intensive Care Nursery  
Trillium's Level II Nursery has a 14-bed capacity and provides care to newborns requiring intensive care supporting short-term ventilation of pre-term infants (33wks gestation or greater). Lactation consultants are available to support breastfeeding. 
 
* Kidz Klinic  
Walk-in/after hours clinic provides care for children beyond the hours offered by most pediatricians and family physicians. 
 
* Neonatal Follow-up Clinic  
Offers developmental assessments for infants who have been identified as being potentially at risk for developmental delay. 
 
* Pediatric Diabetes Clinic (REGIONAL PROGRAM) 
A multidisciplinary team helps children and their families to learn about diabetes and how to better manage it. 
 
* Pediatric Outpatient Services (POPS)  
416-521-4120 
150 Sherway Dr, Etobicoke 
A multidisciplinary assessment/treatment program whose team includes occupational therapists, psychologists and speech and language pathologists. Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment for preschoolers (2-5½yrs) who have developmental disabilities such as autism or Aspergers disorder.  
For residents of Mississauga & West end Etobicoke or surrounding areas whose doctors have admitting privileges at Trillium. 
 
* Pediatric Sexual Assault Service (REGIONAL PROGRAM) 
Provides medical and counseling support to children and their families. 
* Pediatrics Unit: 15-bed inpatient unit provides care and treatment to children (up to 18yrs). 
 
* Peel Behavioral Services 
Offers functional behavioural assessments, individual behavioural programs, brief interventions, consultative assistance, educational sessions, groups and a resource library for children (2yrs & over) and their families. Treatment provided in-home, in daycare settings and in schools. 
Appointment necessary; must be residents of Peel Region. 
 
* Infant and Child Development Services Peel (for children 6yrs & under) 
Offers family-centred intervention to families of infants and young children with developmental risks. Provides in-home or office visits, consultation, assessment and screening. 
 
* SOCIAL WORK  
Provides assessment and counseling to children, adolescents and their families who are coping with physical and/or mental health conditions, hospitalization, conflicts, trauma and loss.  
 
* SURGERY SERVICES  
Provides surgical procedures for children including tonsillectomies, ear tubes, hernia repairs etc.		   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0037Trillium Health Centre, Women's Health Services, Postnatal Support Centre 100 Queensway Street W 
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8		 905-848-7100 x 2177 The Post Natal Support Centre provides assessment and support for women and newborns following discharge from the hospital. This is a joint program with Peel Public Health Nurses and Trillium Health Centre Registered Nurses with lactation consultant certification. Mothers who have experienced a Caesarian birth may have their staples removed in the Centre. * Mon,Wed, Fri 9am-4pm  
* Tues ,Thur 9 am-9 pm  
* Sat , Sun & holidays 8:30am-4:30pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0229Trillium Health Centre, Women's Health Services, Prenatal Assessment, Family Care Centre, Mississauga 100 Queensway W 
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8		 905-848-7653 Pre-Natal Assessment: 
Preparing for your birth begins with a visit to your doctor to confirm your pregnancy. To have your baby at our centre, your doctor must have privileges to deliver babies here.  
 
Our Prenatal Service Department offers a wide range of support services to assist you and your partner throughout your pregnancy.  
These services include: 
* Prenatal Registration Session: 3 hour teaching session with a brief nurse assessment and prenatal tour. Information covered in this session consists of: nutritional awareness, early labour signs, when to come to hospital, what to bring to hospital, labour support and pain relief options. During this session, the RN will briefly review your history and discuss any additional resources you may require. 
 
* Vaginal Birth after a Caesarean Section Clinic: Can I have a vaginal birth this time if my last baby was born by a C/S? Yes you can attempt a Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section if you have had only one Caesarean Section 
 
* A referral to the VBAC Clinic (Vaginal birth After Caesarean) Clinic will be considered by your Doctor or Midwife based on the following criteria: two years since your last birth and previous birth Records are available 
 
* Special Pregnancy Clinic: Offers care closer to home for those women requiring a high-risk consultation with a perinatologist. This is a collaborative practice model with obstetricians at Trillium Health Centre and Mount Sinai Hospital. 
 
* Neonatal Consultation Clinic: Offers consultation with a neonatologist in the prenatal period for: parents whose infants may require the services of the Intensive Care Nursery, or parents who may have questions regarding implications of maternal illness or fetal anomaly on ultrasound.		 Prenatal Assessment: Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments are available. Our hours are 9am-9pm. Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0238Vita Centre, Region of Peel 75 Watline Avenue, Unit 101 
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E5		 905-502-7933 Vita Centre offers support, education and counseling for pregnant and parenting youth. Programs offered at Vita Centre are:  
* Intake, Support, and Referral  
* One on One Counselling Services 
* Growing As Parents (GAP) - Parenting and Life Skills Outreach 
* Supper Connection -Parenting and Nutrition Program 
* Care Closet (Practical items for registered clients only) 
* Public Education & Awareness  
* Volunteer Opportunities  
 
One on One Counseling: this program helps pregnant and parenting youth to make positive decisions fro themselves and their child. The community counselor will help youth in improving their physical and mental health and connect with community and necessary resources.  
 
We provide help with: 
*Crisis Counseling 
*Pre/post natal education and information 
*Advocating on behalf of youth to obtain housing, financial support etc 
*Suggesting and supporting alternatives to abortion 
*Developing safety plans for those in abusive relationships 
*Finding suitable housing, baby items, Referrals  
 
 
Growing As Parents: Motherhood  
A 12 week life skills and parenting skills program offered at various locations across Peel Region. Some of the topics covered are: healthy relationships, positive communication, coping as a single parents, anger management, etc. Please note that child minding is available and light snacks are provided.  
 
Supper Connection: 
A weekly program that focuses on parenting and life skills programming in conjunction with healthy nutrition and food security information sharing. Meals included. Bus Tickets and food vouchers included for registered clients only. Waiting List. Contact Vita Centre for more information or to register for the next session. 
 
Volunteering Opportunities: Ever wanted to serve on a board of directors? Steering Committee? Work a fundraising event or simply help out at the centre and collect your 40 hours for high school? Contact the volunteer coordinator at 905-502-7933 
 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0062William Osler Health Centre, Obstetrical Services Maternal/Newborn 2100 Bovaird Dr E 
Brampton, ON L6R 3J7		 Brampton 905-494-2120 * Etobicoke 905-494-2120 Regional Advanced Level II Centre offers follow-up clinics both in hospital and in partnership with community. Services offered include: provision of obstetrical care to healthy women and infants; provision of obstetrical care to women at moderate risk for complications; advanced care for ill or pre-term infants. 
 
Outpatient services include: Birthing Resource Centre; prenatal classes and tours; high risk antenatal clinic breastfeeding clinic; breast pump rental; neonatal follow-up clinic; new baby clinic; labour triage and telephone helpline. 
 
Offered at the following locations: 
 
Brampton Civic Hospital 
2100 Bovaird Dr E 
(Bovaird Dr E & Bramalea Rd) 
 
Etobicoke Hospital Campus 
101 Humber College Blvd 
Etobicoke 
(Hwy 27 & Finch Ave)		   Add Record Add Record