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Program:
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Thunder Bay District Health Unit - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-625-8814
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-294-6630
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Fax:
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807-628-8664
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Address:
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999 Balmoral St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6E7
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Location:
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Located in Balmoral Park on Balmoral St near William St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Delivers a voluntary parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
Program participants are provided with:
- Support and education during pregnancy through referral and home visiting as appropriate
- Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
- Home visits and referrals post birth to offer support to new mothers as required
- Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance as required
- Referrals to other programs and services
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Referrals by self, other health care professionals, agencies, or through the Health Unit's Screening process
- Screening done by Public Health Nurses
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Pregnant women and families or individuals with children aged 0-6 years
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, District of Thunder Bay, Northern
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Last Updated:
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1/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140973
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