Perth District Health Unit
Site: Stratford - West Gore St
Service: Child Health (School-Age) Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PER1479 | Last Modified: 20 Nov 2018 | Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2018 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Public Health Nurses and Health Promotion staff are available to support schools regarding the physical, mental/emotional and social health of students, staff and families. A wide range of programs and services are offered (some are as resources permit), for example: * Curriculum support for teachers on most health subjects * Support for your new or existing Healthy School Committee (a group comprised of students, staff, parents/guardians and community members that work together make the school community a healthier place to learn, work and play). * Teen Esteem program for Grade 5-6 girls (see separate entry) * Elements program for Grade 5-6 boys (see separate entry) * Bullying Prevention * Mental Health Promotion * Health Information for Parents [HIP] e-newsletter * School Based Public Health Nurse Program in most Perth County AMDSB schools (see separate entry) Satellite office in North Perth. |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Educators interested in health promotion support at your school, call Health Line. |
| Hours | Call for information Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm |
| Dates | Sep-Jun * during school year |
| Areas Served | Perth County |
| Eligibility | Staff, students and families of participating schools. |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Healthline: 519-271-7600 ext 267 |
| Toll Free Phone | Healthline: 1-877-271-7348 ext 267 |
| healthline@pdhu.on.ca | |
| Website | www.pdhu.on.ca/school-health/ |
| Primary Contact | Krista; Phone: (Business) ext 288; Email: healthline@pdhu.on.ca |