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Growing Healthy Together – Prenatal

The Growing Healthy Together – Prenatal program offers prenatal and nutrition information, healthy snacks, and peer support to pregnant individuals experiencing risk factors.

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Type:

Group

Age:

Pregnant individuals

Fees:

Free

Referral:

All referrals are welcome, including self-referrals

Eligibility:

Pregnant individuals living in Scarborough
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Languages offered:

English

Location:

Various community locations, see program description for details

Hours:

Hours vary based on location, see program description for details

Contact us:

416-321-5464 ext. 349 ghtprenatal@stridestoronto.ca

Program focus: Nutrition, Postnatal, Prenatal

The Growing Healthy Together – Prenatal program offers prenatal and nutrition information, healthy snacks, and peer support in a group format to pregnant individuals experiencing risk factors including low income, newcomer status and poor nutrition, in community locations throughout Scarborough.

The program provides various topics related to healthy pregnancy, nutrition, and community resources delivered in partnership with community agencies, such as EarlyON centres and community health centres, with guest speakers from a variety of local community organizations. Staff also provide one to one nutrition counselling and opportunities to connect with peers.

Childminding, interpretation, public transit assistance, and a grocery gift card in a nominal amount is provided to reduce barriers to participation.  The program is offered in community locations such as EarlyON Centres and is meant to be flexible to meet the needs of participants.

Eligibility Details

Pregnant individuals who may be:

  • newcomers,
  • living on a low income,
  • feeling isolated, or
  • needing extra support for a healthy pregnancy.

Current Locations and Hours

Scarborough Centre Ontario EarlyON
3478 Lawrence Avenue East, Unit C4
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Scarborough Agincourt EarlyON
3410 Sheppard Avenue East, Unit 304
Thursdays, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Virtual Group
Wednesdays, 10 AM – 11 AM


Funding for this program is provided (in part) by the Government of Canada and operates in partnership with community organizations.

Growing Healthy Together – Prenatal Program Flyer

Contact us:

416-321-5464 ext. 349 ghtprenatal@stridestoronto.ca

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