Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
Site: Hamilton East - 34 Ottawa St - Aboriginal Prenatal and Nutritional Program
Service: Aboriginal Prenatal and Nutritional Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: HAM0760 | Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-548-9593 |
| Fax | 905-545-4077 |
| tjacobs@hirc.ca | |
| Website | www.hric.ca/ |
| Primary Contact | Tanya Jacobs, Prenatal/Nutrition Coordinator; Phone: ext 227 |
| Alternate Contact | Samantha Steven, Assistant to Executive Director; Phone: ext 253; Email: ssteven@hric.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Prenatal education classes, designed to enhance native education and fetal outcome. Program is offered in small groups and individual sessions, stressing traditional native birthing methods, as well as the current medical methods. |
| Hours | Admin: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Summer Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Everlasting Bond Thu 10 am-2 pm Prenatal Classes: Tue 1 pm- 4 pm |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Brantford ; Hamilton (City of) |
| Boundaries | Brant County Six Nations Reserve * Brantford - Courts * City of Hamilton * other areas on request |
| Eligibility | Pregnant women who are willing to learn through native styles or families. |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Hamilton East |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Ottawa St N and Main St E |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Health Care ; Indigenous Peoples ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All Services for Indigenous Peoples ; Perinatal / Pregnancy / Postnatal ; Postnatal / Pregnancy ; Young Parents |
| Service Categories | Breastfeeding Support Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; Childbirth Education ~ Indigenous Communities ; Nutrition Assessment Services ~ Indigenous Communities ; Nutrition Education ~ Indigenous Communities ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Indigenous Communities ; Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups ~ Indigenous Communities ; Prenatal Care ~ Indigenous Communities ; Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance ~ Indigenous Communities ; Traditional Indigenous Healing |
