Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program, Barrie Head Office

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Service: Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program, Barrie Head Office - 15 Sperling Dr

Record #: BAR1718

Last Modified: 29 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2024

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

Public Comments	Secure email is available from the website - an online form on the Contact Us page
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
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

Address and Location

Site Location	Behind plaza at St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Located In Community	Barrie
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
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone	1-877-721-7520, Health Connection
Fax	705-734-9265, Referral from physician
Website	https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/HealthUnit/Services/HealthyBabiesHealthyChildren.aspx
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