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Halton. Halton Region Health DepartmentSchool Years Program |
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| Record Details | |||
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| Legal Name | The Regional Municipality of Halton | ||
| Alternate Name | Public Health | ||
| Contact Numbers | |||
| Office Phone | 311 or 905-825-6000 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 (1-866-4HALTON) | ||
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 | ||
| Fax | 905-849-6740 | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Address & Map | |||
| Located In Community | Oakville | ||
| Nearest Main Intersection | Dorval Dr and QEW | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Organization Email | accesshalton@halton.ca | ||
| Website | www.halton.ca/living_in_halton/public_health/ | ||
| Primary Contact | Lynne Hanna, Manager, School Years Program | ||
| Primary Executive | Dr Bob Nosal, Medical Officer of Health | ||
| Alternate Executive | Joyce See, Director, Community Health Services | ||
| Service Details | |||
| Areas Served | Halton Region | ||
| Description | The School Years Program promotes the health of children and youth (age 6 – 18 years) and their families by providing a variety of services in the area of: * Active Living / Healthy Eating * Developmental Assets and Youth Engagement * Healthy Growth & Development * Healthy Relationships / Sexual Health * Mental Health * Positive Parenting * Sun safety and injury prevention * Tobacco, alcohol and substance use prevention How service is provided: * Work with children, youth, parents, caregivers and/or educators, and groups * Provide face to face and telephone consultation, information and advice, linkages and referral to other community resources or services * Support elementary and secondary schools, and community committees Programs and services include: * Parent/Caregiver Family Support * Triple P Positive Parenting Program – educational seminars, group skills training, face to face meetings, telephone consultation/support School Support: * Consultation and support for school staff, committees, parents and students to help plan and implement healthy school activities * Curriculum support and supplementary resources for staff and students * Linking with community resources, programs and services * Mental Health Liaison Nurse services available to students in grades 6 to 12 including: * mental health and early risk assessments * consultations with parents, schools, community health professionals * brief supportive counselling and referrals to community resources. Community Support: Collaboration with individuals, groups and organizations, networks and committees to promote healthy development of children and youth. Examples include: * Parent Education Networks * Our Kids Hubs and committees * Youth Advisory Councils | ||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | ||
| Eligibility | Ages: 4 year(s) - 18 year(s) Children and their parents | ||
| Fees | None | ||
| Languages | English | ||
| Funding | Regional / Municipal | ||
| Service Level | (20) Regional Government | ||
| Indexing | |||
| Service Categories | Medical Information Lines ~ Children's Issues ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ~ Drop In Centres ; Parenting Helplines ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Personal Safety Education ; Substance Abuse Education/Prevention | ||
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