Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Barrie, Breastfeeding Support Group

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Site: Barrie

Service: Breastfeeding Support Group

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Record #: BAR1206

Last Modified: 29 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 17 Jun 2024

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

Public Comments	Secure email to the Health Unit is available from website - an online form is available on the Contact Us page
Hours	In-person: Thu 10 am-11:30 am Online Breastfeeding Group: Wed 10:30 am-11:30 am (except for Statutory Holidays) Telephone Health Connection: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Barrie
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

Address and Location

Site Location	EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Located In Community	Barrie
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
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

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: https://www.facebook.com/Simcoe.Muskoka
Mailing Address	Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office 15 Sperling Dr Barrie, ON Canada L4M 6K9

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