Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Alliston, Breastfeeding Support Group

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Site: Alliston

Service: Breastfeeding Support Group

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Record #: BAR1893

Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 03 Jul 2025

Description

Description (Service)

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

weekly in-person
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: Wed 1 pm-2:30 pm
Areas Served	Alliston ; Muskoka District
Eligibility	Breastfeeding parents; prenatal participants are welcome Residents of County of Simcoe or District of Muskoka
Application	Drop-in
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	New Tecumseth
Address & Map	Program Location - EarlyON Child and Family Centre 13 Wellington St W New Tecumseth, ON Canada L9R 1J3
Intersection	Wellington St and Church St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	Cookstown Office: 705-458-1103, 705-721-7520
Toll Free Phone	1-877-721-7520
Website	https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/PP2B/Breastfeeding
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simcoe.Muskoka
Mailing Address	Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. Cookstown Branch 25 King St S, Unit 2 Cookstown, ON Canada L0L 1L0

Agency Overview

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Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

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