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- Peterborough Family Health Team Connect Clinic - For Peterborough residents who do not have access to a family doctor, including specific appointments for children 0–17 years of age who do not have a family physician. Appointment required. 705-651-4866.
- Well Baby Clinic - Provides routine check-up care to babies aged 2-18 months who do not have a primary care provider. Appointment required. 705-313-1603.
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Concerns about Child Development
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- SmartStart Hub at Five Counties - Start here! If you have concerns about your child development, including speech and language development and to be connected directly to services and supports. 1-888-779-9916, ext. 100.
- Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program - If your baby did not have a hearing screen when they were born, contact your local clinic to have this done before 2 months of age. 1-888-703-5437 (Press 4 for Infant Hearing)
- Nurse-Family Partnership - A free home visiting program where public health nurses visit young, first-time parents during their pregnancy and the first two years of their child’s life. If you'd like to participate in the program fill out the self-referral form.
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Prenatal Support Services
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- PRHC Women’s Healthcare Centre - Information, support, counselling and treatment to help women prevent health problems and understand their choices when problems occur. 705-743-4132.
- Peterborough Child and Family Centres - A connection point for families who are expecting or with young children to flourish. Offers tools, resources, and knowledge to support families. 705-748-9144.
- Partners in Pregnancy Care - Provides prenatal care throughout the entire pregnancy. Also provides breastfeeding support, newborn care, nutrition, social work and more. 705-741-1191.
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Pregnancy and Social Support
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- School for Young Moms - Young students who are pregnant or have an infant under 18 months can access childcare, meals and connection while working toward their high school degree. 705-742-4632.
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- Babies First Prenatal Nutrition Program - A weekly group that supports expectant parents with nutrition, pregnancy, and early parenting. 705-748-9144.
- Come Cook With Us - Community members facing barriers to wellness are invited to join our cooking classes. Options for in person, virtual and at home cooking challenges.
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- Lakelands Public Health offers guidance, materials, and assistance to individuals seeking to quit smoking and vaping.
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Indigenous Perinatal and Family Support
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Prenatal Nutrition Programs
- Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre - The Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition Program offers culturally relevant, community-based support to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous mothers and their newborns from prenatal to 6 months of age.
- Lovesick Lake - The Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program was developed to address the physical, emotional, cultural & spiritual well-being of families who reside off reserve.
Healthy Babies Healthy Children Programs
- Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle - 705-741-0900.
- Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiyag Child & Family Services - A multi-service Indigenous child well-being agency providing a stable foundation for children, youth, and families through wraparound services that are culturally-based and family-focused. 705-295-7135.
- Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre - Provides a place of acceptance and well-being for urban Indigenous people through a wide range of community-based programs and services. 705-775-0387.
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- EarlyON - EarlyON Centres are open to all families in Ontario. They're welcoming places that offer a range of services and resources such as fun activities, engaging in free play, encouraging connection among moms and children, and more.
- Kinark - Provides access to online self-directed Triple P Positive Parenting course. Also offers SNAP (Stop Now and Plan) program to support parents and their children with problem behaviours within the home. 1-888-454-6275.
*Be sure to check out your local library to access parenting books for free!
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Children and Families Living with Disabilities
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- Kinark - Support for children and youth with complex needs. Includes autism and mental health support services. 705-742-3803.
- Five Counties Children’s Centre - Offers a range of services and support for children with physical, communication, and developmental needs. Register with the SmartStart Hub to find out which services and supports are available to you. 705-748-2337.
- Community Living PTBO - Provides a range of services to people living with a developmental disability and their families. 705-743-2411.
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- Come Cook with Us - Free cooking sessions for those facing barriers. Learn new recipes, build food skills, connect with others, and get grocery gift cards. Call 705-743-1000 ext. 316 to see if you’re eligible.
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- Ontario Works - Find information about financial assistance, benefits, and employment assistance. 1-888-789-4199.
- Ontario Disability - Find information about income support, benefits for health costs, and other disability supports. 705-742-9292.
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- Oral Health - Lakelands Public Health is committed to nurturing vibrant smiles that contribute to a healthier you.
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- Mental Health - Lakelands Public Health will help to find and connect you with community resources based on what you identify as a priority.
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Alcohol and Substance Use
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- FOURCAST - Provides support for individuals and family members concerned with their substance use or gambling. (705) 876-1292.
- RAAM Clinic - Expedited, barrier-free treatment for patients who are addicted to alcohol or opioids. (705) 743-2121.
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- Sexual Health – Lakelands Public Health offers many resources and supports relating to sexual health.
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Intimate Partner Violence
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- YWCA START - Support Team for Abuse Response Today. START is a service hub, available for drop-ins on Mondays, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, for women who have concerns about the safety of their relationship or who would like to find ways to move forward in their lives. 1-800-461-7656.
- Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre - The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC) provides healing, safety, and support to those affected by sexual violence and harm and aims to end sexual violence through prevention education within our communities. (705) 748-5901.
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- Family Law Information Centre - Learn about the services and resources offered at Family Law Information Centres and find one near you. 705-876-6915.
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- School for Young Moms - Young students who are pregnant or have an infant under 18 months can access childcare, meals and connection while working toward their high school degree. 705-742-4632.
- Trent Valley Literacy Association - Offers one-to-one tutoring and small group learning to support adults to develop their reading, writing, and computer literacy skills for employment, education, apprenticeship, and independence. 705-749-0777.
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Children Support Services
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- Service Coordination for Children & Youth - Provides leadership and support to local services to develop integrated service plans for children and youth, along with their families and caregivers, with needs that challenge the ability of the community to address. 705-748-9770.
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Support for Newcomer Families
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- New Canadian Centre (Peterborough) - Provides free and confidential services to immigrants and refugees living in the Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton or Northumberland regions. 705-743-0882.
- New Youth - Online support and information for youth who are refugees and newcomers.
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Learn and Apply for Childcare
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