Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre

Service: Prenatal Nutrition Program

Record #: PET0236
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Oct 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides culture-based holistic programs and services to improve the health outcomes of pregnant Indigenous mothers and their babies up to six months. Programs are designed to include father, extended family and women contemplating pregnancy. Supports the needs of pregnant women facing challenges that put their health and the health of their infants at risk.


Services include:

  • Well Baby Clinics
  • Prenatal health and lifestyle counselling
  • Infant and childcare development education
  • Breastfeeding education and support
  • Nutritional counselling
  • Drop-in supports
  • Traditional/cultural celebrations
  • Parenting classes

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm (remote hours)
Areas Served Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Aboriginal mothers
Pre-natal to 6 months
Application Contact for information
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
580 Cameron St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 3Z5
Physical Access Partially Accessible - East entrance is fully accessible * may require assistance with the West entrance door; Elevators, unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-775-0387
E-Mail admin@nogofc.ca
Website www.nogofc.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NogoFC 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Nogojiwanong_FC
Primary Contact Diane Sheridan, Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Worker
Alternate Contact Ashley Safar, Executive Director; Phone: 705-775-0388 ext 231

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