Health care and medical in Toronto, Ontario
Strides Toronto - Growing Healthy Together Prenatal Program
Offered by The Etobicoke Children's Centre
In short
The Growing Healthy Together Prenatal Program offers prenatal and nutrition information, healthy snacks, and peer support in a group format to pregnant individuals experiencing risk factors including low income, newcomer status and poor nutrition, in community locations throughout Scarborough.
- Hours
- T 9:30-11:30 & 3-4:30, W 9:30-11:30, Th: 9:30-11:30 & 1 3
- Who it is for
- Children, Families, Newcomers and immigrants, Young children, People on a low income; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Family with children, Pregnancy and before birth, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Medical care, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, Someone who has been through it
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- Community locations throughout Scarborough., See Site For Details, Toronto, ON
- How to reach
- (416) 321-5464 · contactus@stridestoronto.ca · Website
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About this service
The Growing Healthy Together Prenatal Program offers prenatal and nutrition information, healthy snacks, and peer support in a group format to pregnant individuals experiencing risk factors including low income, newcomer status and poor nutrition, in community locations throughout Scarborough.
The program provides various topics related to a healthy pregnancy, newborn care, breastfeeding, nutrition, and community resources delivered in partnership with Toronto Public Health Nurses and Dietitians, as well as other community agencies. Staff also provide one to one health counseling and opportunities to connect with other peers.
Childminding, interpretation, public transit assistance, and a grocery gift card in a nominal amount is provided to reduce barriers to participation. The program is offered in community locations such as EarlyON Centres, United Way Hubs, and Community Health Centres, and is meant to be flexible to meet the needs of participants.
Who can use it?
Pregnant individuals, preferably before 28 weeks gestation but accepted at any point.
When is it open?
Strides Toronto - Growing Healthy Together Prenatal Program is open T 9:30-11:30 & 3-4:30, W 9:30-11:30, Th: 9:30-11:30 & 1 3.
How do I get in touch?
Call (416) 321-5464, email contactus@stridestoronto.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Toronto, Ontario.
Community locations throughout Scarborough., See Site For Details, Toronto, ON
Community locations throughout Scarborough., See Site For Details, Toronto, ONToronto, Ontario
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