Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Site: Barrie Head Office - 15 Sperling Dr

Service: Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program

Record #: BAR1718
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 15 Aug 2023

Contacts

Public Comments Secure email is available from the website - an online form on the Contact Us page
Office Phone 705-721-7520, Health Connection
Toll Free Phone 1-877-721-7520, Health Connection
Fax 705-734-9265, Referral from physician
Website www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simcoe.muskoka 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMDhealthunit

Addresses

Site Location Behind plaza at St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Address & Map
15 Sperling Dr
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 6K9
Intersection St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service) 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

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours Office and Telephone Health Connection: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Women and their families in the prenatal period
  • families with children from birth until transition to school requiring additional support
Application
  • Call Health Connection for information
  • Referral - can occur prenatally or following post-partum by either self-referral or by health care or social service provider with client consent
Languages English; French - Reception, Programs; Other - Service in additional languages can be arranged
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Breastfeeding Support Programs ; General Expectant/New Parent Assistance ; General Health Education Programs ~ Developmental Issues ; General Health Education Programs ~ Families ; General Health Education Programs ~ Pregnant Individuals ; Nutrition Education