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Record #: BAR1206
Last Modified: 20 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 17 Jun 2024

Contacts

Public Comments Secure email to the Health Unit is available from website - an online form is available on the Contact Us page
Office Phone 705-721-7520, Health Connection
Toll Free Phone 1-877-721-7520, Health Connection
Website https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/PP2B/Breastfeeding
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simcoe.Muskoka
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMDhealthunit

Addresses

Site Location EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Address & Map
Breastfeeding Support Group Location - EarlyON Child and Family Centre
129 Ferris Lane
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 2Y1
Intersection St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Mailing Address Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office 
15 Sperling Dr 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 6K9
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Breastfeeding Support Groups are for all parents living in Simcoe County or the District of Muskoka

  • weekly in-person or online sessions
  • free groups provide parents a place to talk, share experiences and encourage each other during their breastfeeding experience, nuturing parent-to-parent support
  • Public health nurses offer support and answer questions

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours In-person: Thu 10 am-11:30 am
Online Breastfeeding Group: Mon 1:30 pm-2:30 pm and Wed 10:30 am-11:30 am (except for Statutory Holidays)
Telephone Health Connection: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions, prenatal participants are welcome
Application In-person group: Drop-in
Online Breastfeeding Group: Registration Required, see Online Breastfeeding Registration Form

Languages English
Fees None

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