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Useful Websites
Parenting
Canadian Mental Health Association - Children's Mental Health
For information on the importance of self-esteem and ways in which parents can nurture it in their children. Also offers tips and techniques for helping children overcome irrational fears and how to help and support children who are exhibiting difficult behaviour.
Health Canada - Crib Safety Booklet
Fathering
The Canadian Father Involvement Initiative
Includes online resources for dads and fathering "Questions and Answer" section.
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Postpartum Support International
P.S.I. is built on the foundation of providing support to families. This link is to the Canadian Branch of the American website. It includes information in many languages on postpartum mood disorders for women/mothers, partners and families.
Other Community Resources
For information on health topics and York Region Health Services programs, or to speak with a Public Health Nurse, Registered Dietician or Public Health Inspector, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933.
Beyond Words: York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program
Provides communication tips and a communication checklist for parents and caregivers to use with children.
Find out locations of Early Years Centres in York Region. This website is a place where you can find answers to frequently asked questions about Ontario Early Years Centres. It also features a library of information about the first six years of your child's life.
York Region Municipalities Home Page Links
Has links to the specific website for every municipality in York Region. Find out about events in your community and local community resources.
York Region Family and Children's Services
For information on community services or government agencies in York Region. YorkLink is an online directory that provides comprehensive information on over 700 community service providers. Includes translation assistance in 12 languages. The information is updated regularly throughout the year.
The Children's Information Portal
This site includes information about all the children and youth programs and services provided by the Government of Ontario.
Provides articles, health assessment tools and health care services available in Ontario. Also includes link to "Find a doctor".
Provides a bariety of resources for people of all ages, including health information, consumer product safety, drugs and health products.
Parenting can be a challenge. We can help.
For more information or to speak with a Public Health Nurse, please contact
TTY 1-866-252-9933
