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10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby – Public Health Agency of Canada’s resource that explains the benefits of breastfeeding.
La Leche League Canada – Breastfeeding Information & Group Support
Breastfeeding Clinics and Phone Support in York Region
Telehealth Ontario 24/7 Breastfeeding Supports – Free telephone support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Speak with a Registered Nurse, or a Lactation Consultant if needed, who can answer your questions about breastfeeding.

AbilitiCBT - Morneau Shepell has partnered with the Ontario government to provide free mental health support for anyone 16 and older with mild anxiety and depression.
BounceBack - A free guided self-help program through telephone coaching or online videos to support management of anxiety and depression. Self-refer through the website or speak with your healthcare provider for a referral.
Hope for Wellness - A help line or online chat service that offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Visit the website or call 1-855-242-3310.
Good2Talk - Confidential support services for ages 17 to 25. Text 686868 or call 1-866-925-5454.
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line - Visit the website or call 647-694-4275 (Mon to Fri 4pm to 9:30pm)
Mindshift - Download the app on the playstore or app store to access therapeutic strategies to decrease and manage anxiety.
Mind Your Mind - Mental health tools and resources for youth ages 14 to 29.
Talk4Healing - A confidential helpline for Indigenous women in Ontario. Visit the website or call 1-855-554-4325.
Wellness Together Canada - Get connected to mental health and substance use support, resources and counselling with a mental health professional.

Cookspiration – Get inspired to cook with these healthy and delicious recipes. A website and mobile application (app) developed by Dietitians of Canada.
Unlock Food – Explore dozens of articles, delicious recipes, an online meal planner, and videos that provide nutrition information for all age groups. A credible and reliable source of information from Registered Dietitians.
Good Food Box – A nutritious and affordable monthly fresh food box from the York Region Food Network
Minute Nutrition News – A Monthly Nutrition Newsletter and Recipe brought to you by GNPLC’s Registered Dietitian

Caring for Kids – A website developed by the Canadian Pediatric Society that provides parents with information about their child’s and teen’s health and well-being.
Choosing Not To Vaccinate Your Child? – A fact sheet by Caring for Kids on the risks and responsibilities of choosing not to vaccinate.
Have a Ball Together! – A website with resources and ideas for games and activities for your child 0-6 years of age.
Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program – A home visiting program where eligible families are connected with a public health nurse and a family visitor who offer support and services to meet the needs of parents on various parenting topics .
EarlyON Child and Family Centres – A range of free programs that support parents and caregivers, encourage positive interactions with children and provide information regarding early learning and child development.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program – A parenting program that gives parents a toolbox of parenting strategies and ideas. Visit the website for tips on parenting and more information about the Triple P Program.
Zero to Three – Parenting information on infant and toddler health and development.

All Babies Count – Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program – All Babies Count prenatal nutrition program is a free weekly program for women of all ages who need extra support during their pregnancy. Expecting mothers learn about nutrition, pregnancy and parenthood.
OMama – A website and a mobile application (app) that connects women and families to trusted, evidence-informed healthy pregnancy, birth and early parenting information for Ontario, Canada.
Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy – A publication from the Public Health Agency of Canada with important information related to prenatal nutrition, alcohol, smoking, physical activity, emotional and oral health during pregnancy.
York Region’s Prenatal Classes – York Region offers in-person and online classes designed to support pregnant women and their partners to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth experience and a healthy baby.