Halton. Halton Region Health Department
Site: Oakville - Dorval Dr
Service: HaltonParents/Family Health Information Line
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK3351 | Last Full Update: 26 Aug 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| haltonparents@halton.ca | |
| Website | https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/haltonparents Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: www.twitter.com/HaltonParents WordPress: haltonparents.wordpress.com |
| Primary Contact | Chae-Lyn Dopke, Acting Manager, Healthy Living Program, Healthy Families Division |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Primary Executive | Dr Hamidah Meghani, Medical Officer of Health |
| Alternate Executive | Dorothy Barr, Director, Healthy Families Division |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Connect directly with a Public Health Nurse about any health issue from thinking about pregnancy to raising teenagers: * teen behaviour and communication * child and youth health * mental health concerns * alcohol or drug use * breastfeeding / nutrition * parenting advice * postpartum blues and depression * access to local supports and programs * call for information on schedules and locations * infant/child development Public Health Nurses provide: * access to comprehensive, research-based information, support and counselling for families * facilitate linkages and referrals to Halton Region programs, services and local community resources * Public Health Nurses provide advice and support via the telephone information line, email and social media accounts |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English ; Interpretation provided through language line as required |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dorval Dr and Wyecroft Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton Region Health Department |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Health Care |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Perinatal / Pregnancy / Postnatal ; Postnatal / Pregnancy |
| Service Categories | Breastfeeding Support Programs ; Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education ~ Mood Disorders ; Medical Information Services ~ Parents ; Parent Support Groups ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Health Issues |
