Find the support that you need.
BREASTFEEDING |
La Leche League Canada offers mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and educational information to expectant women, women who are considering or are already breastfeeding, and those interested in knowing more. Every 2nd Saturday of the month attend a meeting discussing one of the following topics: The Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby, Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby, The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties or
Nutrition and Weaning.
The meetings are held at 10am in the Community Police Station at 3476 Glen Erin Drive (North-West corner of Glen Erin and The Collegeway). |
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Peel Public Health |
Offers information on breastfeeding or formula feeding. Call the public health line to speak to a Public Health Nurse or Registered Dietician. (905) 799-7700 |
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION |
"Adjustments After Birth Program " a service offered by the Mississauga Parent Child Resource Centres and supported by Peel Health can provide you with support and services to help you find your way. Peer support group to help you difficult times. Postpartum depression affects 1 in 5 women. You're not alone!
Mississauga West location is held at Meadowvale Town Centre in the Ontario Early Years Centre. They meet weekly on Wed from 1 - 3pm. |
Group facilitators and babysitting available. Call (905) 567-4156 for more details. |
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Mississauga South location is held in the Ontario Early Years Centre at Turtle Creek Plaza, Clarkson. 1801 Lakeshore Rd W. They meet weekly on Thurs. from 1 - 3pm. Group facilitators and babysitting available. Call (905) 822-1114 for more details.
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POSTPARTUM PEER SUPPORT GROUP |
OEYC Mississauga East offers a free support group for Moms. It is offered every Monday from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. on a drop in basis. No registration required. Childcare is available if needed. For more details please contact Nada or Sanja at (905) 276-6392.
The OEYC is located at 3160 Tomken Road Mississauga, ON |
FOODBANKS |
Are you finding it hard to make ends meet? Do you find yourself struggling to put food on your table? If so, please contact your local food banks, they are there to help you in times of need. Not only do they provide food, some also have counsellors Contact your local food bank Click here for phone list. |
VITA CENTRE for pregnant and parenting youth |
Are you a young mom between the ages of 15 - 30 years looking to learn life skills. Do you want to meet young moms to share & learn with? If so, then this is the program you are looking for! Our GROWING AS PARENTS PROGRAM will provide you with the opportunity to build likfe skills and personal development. IT's FREE! Light snack provided. Free child minding is available on site.
Meetings are held@Mississauga Life Centre 110 Lakeshore Road . For more information or to register please call the GAP Program Facilitator (905) 812-5477 or Email: gapm@vitamanor.org
Click here for a copy of the flyer |
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