Record #: BAR1206
Last Modified: 20 Jun 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: 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

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

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