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Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Site: Barrie Head Office - 15 Sperling Dr

Service: Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program

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Record #: BAR1718
Last Modified: 18 Sep 2025
Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2024

Contacts

Public Comments Secure email is available from the website - an online form on the Contact Us page
Office Phone 1-877-721-7520, Toll Free, Health Connection
Fax 705-734-9265, Referral from physician
Website https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/HealthUnit/Services/HealthyBabiesHealthyChildren.aspx
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simcoe.muskoka

Addresses

Site Location Behind plaza at St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Address & Map
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office
15 Sperling Dr
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 6K9
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)

Offered in a variety of communities in Simcoe County and District of Muskoka

Free and voluntary (with client consent) program providing home visiting services to pregnant individuals and families with children from birth to school transition who may benefit from additional support

Home visiting team works in collaboration with the client and family to address goals and provide support for:

  • Healthy pregnancies
  • Infant and young child feeding
  • Healthy growth and development
  • Adjustment to parenthood
  • Parental health and well-being
  • Healthy relationships
  • Child and family safety
  • Accessing community supports and more

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours Health Connection: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Pregnant people and their families
  • families with children from birth until transition to school requiring additional support
  • reside in County of Simcoe or District of Muskoka
Application
  • Call Health Connection 1-877-721-7520 or visit online at Health Connection
  • Refer prenatally or postpartum by either self-referral or by health care/social service provider with client consent
Languages English; French - Reception, Programs; Other - Service in additional languages can be arranged using a third-party interpretation service
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Breastfeeding Support Programs ; General Expectant/New Parent Assistance ; General Health Education Programs ~ Developmental Issues ; General Health Education Programs ~ Families ; General Health Education Programs ~ Pregnant Individuals ; Nutrition Education
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