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Healthy Growth and Development offers a free home visiting program for families, from pregnancy up to 4 years old. Service is offered in the language of the patient.
Patients who may benefit from our home visiting program include (but are not limited to):
- Newcomers (less than 3 years in Canada)
- Teenage parents
- Families living in shelters
- Patients dealing with addiction and/or mental health issues
After an initial assessment with the parent (questionnaire completed in person, at home), and based on needs and goals identified with the family, we offer home visiting by a Public Health Nurse and, as needed, involve our Social Worker or Family Visitor.
This is a voluntary program; the family must consent to the referral to Ottawa Public Health.
How to refer to the Healthy Babies Healthy Children home visiting program:
If you are a physician :
- Submit the online physician referral form or
- Call Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744, press 1 to indicate you wish to be served in English, and then 2 to identify yourself as a health care provider. You will be prioritized to speak with a public health nurse.
If you are a community partner:
- Submit the online agency referral form or
- Call Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744 to speak to a Public Health Nurse
Prenatal and Parenting Video Series
Prenatal and parenting videos to share with your patients are available on our Parenting in Ottawa website.
Physicians and health care providers who would like a promotional poster (printed or digital with QR code) can order them by emailing: genevieve.mosher@ottawa.ca
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