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Organization:
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Ottawa Public Health - Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Healthy Growth and Development
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Phone Numbers:
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Ottawa Public Health Information Line 613-580-6744
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Address:
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100 Constellation Dr
Ottawa, ON
K2G 6J8
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Intersection:
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Centrepointe Dr and Baseline Rd
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Service Description:
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Pregnant individuals and parents/caregivers may be eligible for the home visiting program if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- They are facing challenging life situations such
as being underhoused, relationship difficulties, or financial hardshipThey are concerned or have questions about parenting, their child’s growth and development, and building a healthy relationship with their childThey are experiencing or have a history of a physical illness and/or mental health symptoms (e.g. feeling depressed or anxious) that is making their pregnancy or parenting challengingThey are feeling alone with few or no support from family or friends
They are a newcomer to Canada, less than five years
For referrals: Home Visits - Healthy Babies, Healthy Children - Parenting in Ottawa
HGD also offers Parenting in Ottawa drop-ins across the City * Expectant parents, and guardians of children aged birth to 6 years of age can speak with a public health nurse about all areas of parenting, including but not limited to infant feeding, safe sleep, growth and development, home safety, transition to parenting, perinatal mental health * No appointment necessary, drop-in during the clinic's hours
Clinics are closed on statutory holidays unless otherwise specified * Parenting in Ottawa drop-ins are open during the weekend *
For more information visit Parenting in Ottawa Drop-Ins calendar
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Application:
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Call to apply for services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Pregnant women and parents of young children from birth to their transition to school
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Languages:
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English * French * Arabic * Chinese (Mandarin) * Portuguese * Spanish * Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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