An intensive, evidence-based prenatal and infancy home visitation program for young, first time parents. This voluntary, free service is provided by public health nurses, beginning early in pregnancy (before 28 weeks gestation), and continuing until the child's second birthday. Goals include improving pregnancy outcomes, improving child health and development, and improving parents' self-sufficiency.
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Telephone support for socially isolated seniors, by senior peer volunteers.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. Families and caregivers can find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources at these centres.
Offers a variety of services meant to support anyone navigating challenging life situations or circumstances. Services include:
- career counselling
- monthly educational workshops
- caregiver support group
- assistance accessing community services - this includes accessing benefits and filling out forms.
Address issues, concerns and challenges affecting seniors and disabled adults with respect to the law. This position is a community-based and community-driven initiative.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. Families and caregivers can find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources at these centres.
Mental Health support services and resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic
Barrett Centre for Crisis Support:
- Mon-Sun 24 hours.
- Crisis line: 905-529-7878.
- Women’s Services 905-523-6277.
- Toll free hotline: 1-844-777-3571.
CAMH:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
Provides temporary emergency accommodation for families experiencing homelessness in the form of private, accessible self-contained units.
Services include:
Provides intensive case coordination with an in-depth personalized, flexible, and creative approach for seniors at risk and seniors with responsive behaviours relating to dementia.
Offers family mediation which is a form of dispute resolution where a neutral third party, called a mediator, assists the disputing parties to reach an informed and voluntary agreement on issues such as how to separate, parenting plans, and child and spousal support.
Services are available on-site at Family Court for parties on the day of their first appearance, case, settlement, trial management conference, or motion.