Peel Health Services Department
Public Health, Pregnancy Programs, Teen Programs
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Record #:
CDR0201
Last Modified:
30 May 2019
Last Full Update:
30 May 2019
Private Comments and Notes
| Comments | Contacts: Teen Prenatal: Postpartum Groups: Arlene Carpenter ext 2688 THE DAM: Kei Suzuki 416-899-8270 Health Connections: Christine Marleau ext 2683 |
Phone
| Office Phone | 905-799-7700 |
| Fax | 905-696-8384 |
Address/Location Info
| Located In Community | Brampton |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Mailing Address | c/o Region of Peel Health Services – Family Health PO Box 640 RPO Streetsville Mississauga, ON L5M 2C2 |
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
| Description | Peel Public Health offers free prenatal programs for pregnant teens and young women including: Teen Prenatal Supper Club A program for pregnant young women. Come for prenatal classes, supper and learn to stay healthy during pregnancy; cope with labour and delivery; learn to care for your newborn; learn to cook easy meals; meet other new moms over dinner; talk with Public Health Nurses and other health care professionals. Prenatal Supper Clubs are operated by BridgeWay Family Centre and are supported, in part, by Peel Public Health. Offered at the following locations: Peel Public Health Clinic, Fairview Parkways West Plaza 325 Central Pkwy.W.,Unit 21 Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm Brampton Grace Place 156 Main St North, Brampton 2 floor Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m Bramalea Bramalea Community Health Centre 40 Finchgate Blvd., First Floor Thursdays, 4:30pm - 6:30pm eLEARNING Prenatal Program A free, web-based program with animated illustrations and videos for those who prefer to learn online. Call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 to register. Healthy Babies Healthy Children A prevention/early intervention initiative designed to give children (prenatal-6yrs) a better start in life. All Peel Region families with newborns receive a telephone call from a Public Health Nurse within 48hrs after discharge from the hospital. New parents receive advice and support to help them with the changes a new baby brings, and are offered a home visit by a Public Health Nurse. Families who are isolated and overburdened will have access to the Home Visiting Program, which offers the family the support of a Family Visitor and a Public Health Nurse. Call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 for more information. Caledon residents call free of charge at 905-584-2216 |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | All programs are free for pregnant women in Peel under 25 years. |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Social Media |  Facebook: Facebook.com/ParentingInPeel Website: https://www.peelregion.ca/health/family-health/during-pregnancy/classes-programs/teen-prenatal.htm |
| Website | parentinginpeel.ca |
| Primary Contact | Janice Creelman, Coordinator - Prenatal Program; Email: prenatalhealthmatters@peelregion.ca |
Other Info
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (20) Regional Government |
Subjects
| Subjects | Childbirth ; Health education ; Infants ; Parenting support ; Parents ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal care ; Regional government ; Teen mothers ; Young adults ; Youth |
| Service Categories | Child Development Classes ; Prenatal Care ~ Pregnant Teens ; School Based Teen Parent/Pregnant Teen Programs ; Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance ; Teen Family Planning Programs |