Breastfeeding Resources Breastfeeding Clinic, Stratford General Hospital 519-272-8232 x 2901 Free clinic staffed by a lacatation consultant Available from birth to 6 weeks of age Runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 12 pm Please call to make an appointment MILKS (Mothers Initiating Lactation Knowledge and Support) https://www.facebook.com/groups/465377780237083/ Facebook group for peer support La Leche League Stratford https://www.lllc.ca/lllc-stratford In-person peer support, facilitated by a leader Meets 2nd Saturday of the month at 10 am at Stillpoint Wellness Samantha Armbruster www.thelcmama.com Private Lactation Consultant, fees apply Claire Dolmage stratfordbreastfeedingclinic.com Private Lactation Consultant, fees apply Huron Perth Health Unit - Breastfeeding Support www.hpph.ca/en/classes-clinics-and-services/breastfeeding-clinics-and-supports.aspx Dr. Jack Newman (Toronto) https://ibconline.ca Breastfeeding support clinic in Toronto, OHIP insured with a referral
Mental Health Supports in Perth County: Perth District Health Unit Health Line 519-271-7600 ext 267 or 1-888-221-2133 x3267 Canadian Mental Health Association 888-875-2944 Huron Perth Crisis Intervention (24 hr helpline) 888-829-7484 Our Sister’s Place 866-363-6663
Stratford General Hospital All midwives at Stratford Midwives have privileges at Stratford General Hospital www.hpha.ca 46 General Hospital Drive Stratford, ON N5A 2Y6 Switchboard 519-272-8210 Emergency Department 519-272-8200 Lab 519-272-8211 Ultrasound 519-272-8212 Maternal Child Unit 519-272-8232
Huron Perth Public Health www.hpph.ca 653 West Gore Street Stratford, ON N5A 1L4 519-271-7600 Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 Free, confidential access to registered nurses Optimism Place 1-800-265-8598 Shelter, counseling and advocacy for abused women (24 hour crisis line) Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1-866-863-0511 Rural Abuse Helpline1-877-33-TALK NOW
Food Banks House of Blessing 423 Erie Street, Stratford 519-273-3433 St. James Anglican Church 6 Hamilton Street, Stratford 519-273-0524 The Salvation Army 230 Lightbourne Ave, Stratford 519-271-2763 Mitchell and Area Food Bank Grace Lutheran Church 114 St. David St., Mitchell 519-348-9595 The Salvation Army St. Mary’s 35 Water St.South, St. Mary's 519-284-2760
Perth Addiction Centre 519-271-6730 Addictions counseling and information 10 Downie St, Stratford
Family Services Perth-Huron 519-273-1020 familyservicesperth-huron.ca/ Offering family counselling and support services 142 Waterloo St. South, Stratford