Car Seat Clinic

This clinic provides education on proper and safe car seat installation and use. This clinic takes place two Thursdays afternoons per month. Appointments are 30 minutes located at the Fire Hall No.1, 72 Tancred Street. 

If you would like to speak to a public health nurse, call the Parent Child Information Line at 705-541-7101 or 1-888-537-5741. If you live in Blind River, Elliot Lake or Wawa, please call your local office.

Community Kitchens

The Community Kitchen provides low cost, nutritious meals for families, while learning about nutrition, safe food preparation, and budgeting skills. Registration and $5.00 cost is required two weeks prior to the date.

If you would like to speak to a public health nurse, call the Parent Child Information Line at 705-541-7101 or 1-888-537-5741. If you live in Blind River, Elliot Lake or Wawa, please call your local office.

Healthy Babies Healthy Children

This home visiting program works with families to provide support, parenting information, builds confidence in parenting skills, connects families to community services, encourages attachment and healthy growth and development.

For more information call the Parent Child Information Line at (705) 541-7101 or (888) 537-5741.

How Am I Growing Clinics - For Parents of Children 18 months to 3 years old

During this screening clinic you and your child will visit with community professionals about your child's growth and development, nutrition, oral health and parenting supports. Parents will be linked to community services and support as requested.

Check out clinics and classes for dates and times of  upcoming screening clinics.

If you would like to speak to a public health nurse, call the Parent Child Information Line at 705-541-7101 or 1-888-537-5741. If you live in Blind River, Elliot Lake or Wawa, please call your local office.

Infant & Child Development

This program provides services to children between birth and school entry who are at risk for developmental delay. Parent Child Advisers provide development assessments and programs in the home, office or during weekly clinics (by appointment only). 

For more information call the Parent Child Information Line at (705) 541-7101 or (888) 537-5741.

Oral Health Services

The following preventative services are provided by a registered dental hygienist for children 0-17 years: 

• Oral assessment
• Cleaning
• Fluoride application
• Dental health education
• School dental screening
• Financial assistance for dental treatments

To contact someone from Oral Health Services please call 705-942-4646.

Parent Child Information Centre (PCIC)

We are not taking drop-in appointments at this time, however clients are encouraged to contact the Parent Child Information Line (PCIL) to speak with a public health nurse. 

Our public health nurses can provide breastfeeding support, infant nutrition information, growth and development inquires during this time. 

Call (705) 541-7101 or (888) 537-5741 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Parent Child Information Line (PCIL)

Contact the PCIL to register for programs, make an appointment or speak to a public health nurse. Call (705) 541-7101 or (888) 537-5741 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Parenting Programs

There are several parenting programs offered at Algoma Public Health for families with children 6 years of age and younger. Meet other parents and learn about being a new parent, attachment with your baby, playing with your child, ways to encourage language development, coping with stress and managing challenging behaviours. Check out all the parenting groups we have to offer in the clinics and classes calendar.

If you would like to speak to a public health nurse, call the Parent Child Information Line at 705-541-7101 or 1-888-537-5741. If you live in Blind River, Elliot Lake or Wawa, please call your local office.

Preschool Speech & Language

Speech-language pathologists and communicative disorders assistants offer assessments and intervention services to children in the Algoma district from birth to grade one eligibility with speech delays (articulation, voice, stuttering), language delays and hearing impairments. THRIVE Child Development Centre can be contacted at 705-759-1131 or toll free 1-855-759-1131. Members of the Garden River First Nation requiring services can contact the Garden River Wellness Centre at (705) 946-5710.

Triple P

Triple P is for ALL PARENTS! The Triple P - Positive Parenting Program knows all parents have different needs. That's why Triple P offers a range of ways for you to get you parenting help. You can choose anything from a one to one session with a practitioner or a seminar series. You can choose what best suits your family! Visit www.triplepalgoma.ca for more information or to register. You can also call (705) 541-7101 or (888) 537-5741 to register.

You and Your Baby

You and Your Baby is a six week program, offered once a week. Moms attend with their young infants, ideally 6 weeks to 4 months of age. Meet other Moms, learn and share knowledge about nutrition, safety, sleep, attachment, growth and development, and much more.

If you would like to speak to a public health nurse, call the Parent Child Information Line at 705-541-7101 or 1-888-537-5741. If you live in Blind River, Elliot Lake or Wawa, please call your local office.

Young Parents Connection (YPC)

Young Parents Connection is a unique program geared to expectant parents and parents with young children who are under age 25. This program’s new location is Algoma Public Health in Sault Ste. Marie. Supper is provided, followed by break out groups depending on the age of the children; prenatal group, You and Your Baby group, Toddler/Preschooler group, Fatherhood group, or LEAP Community Kitchen.

Child minding provided.
 

If you would like to speak to a public health nurse, call the Parent Child Information Line at 705-541-7101 or 1-888-537-5741. If you live in Blind River, Elliot Lake or Wawa, please call your local office.

Date of Creation: June 1, 2015

Last Modified: September 12, 2016