The following is a list of resources that you may find useful if you are planning on having a baby in Renfrew County.
Pregnancy Care
Pembroke Regional Hospital
www.pemreghos.org
613-732-2811
705 MacKay Street, Pembroke, ON, K8A 1G8
Renfrew Victoria Hospital
www.renfrewhosp.com
613-432-4851, ext. 259
499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, ON, K7V 1P6
Madawaska Valley Midwives
www.mvmidwives.ca
info@mvmidwives.ca
Killaloe Site:
613-757-0808
15 Lake Street, Killaloe, ON, K0J 2A0
Petawawa Site:
1-877-757-0808
154 Civic Centre Drive, Petawawa, ON, K8H 3H5
Prenatal Resources
Health Info line - Renfrew County and District Health Unit
613-735-8666
A Public Health Nurse is available to answer questions about health issues and community resources from 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Prenatal Classes - Renfrew County and District Health Unit
Class Information 613-735-8651
Prenatal classes are offered in Arnprior, Barry's Bay, Pembroke, Renfrew, and Petawawa. Classes are taught by Public Health Nurses and are offered as a 7 week class series or as a full-day weekend class series. Topics covered include; fetal development, nutrition, labour, delivery, breastfeeding, newborn care, and infant safety. Please call the Health Unit for more information about class times and locations, and to register for your desired series.
Renfrew County Doulas
renfrewcountydoulas.ca
info@renfrewcountydoulas.ca
Offering doula services throughout Renfrew County.
Postpartum Resources
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children - Renfrew County and District Health Unit
Program Information 613-735-8666
This program is a free, confidential and voluntary home visiting program for parents up to age six. A Public Health Nurse of a family visitor may support you when your baby comes home, help connect you with community resources, or provide you ongoing guidance on parenting, feeding, and caring for your child. Please call for more information on the program and register.
Breastfeeding Support - Renfrew County and District Health Unit
Program Information 613-735-8666
A number of breastfeeding supports are available through the health unit. These include prenatal workshops, drop-ins, and breastfeeding buddies. Please follow the link or call the Health Info Line above for more information.
Parenting Support - Renfrew County and District Health Unit
Program Information 613-735-8666
A number of support groups, drop ins and clinics are available to families with children up to six years of age in Renfrew, Arnprior, Pembroke, Deep River, Eganville, Petawawa, and Barry's Bay. They offer health information, childhood immunizations, consultation and screening about children's growth and development, dental health screening, and speech development consultations. Appointments are required for immunization and dental screening only. Please call or follow the link above for times and locations in your community.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
EarlyON Centres are a place for children up to the age of six and their parents and caregivers to take part in programs and activities together. They bring together in one location information about children's services and programs in the community. If you have questions about your child's development, or want to know how to get information or services for your child aged 0-6 in your area contact your local centre.
Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre
Program Information 613-687-7587, ext. 3222
The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre offers programs and services to individuals and families within the military community.
Additional Resources
Recreation Programs - The Town of Renfrew
The Town of Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department offers active programs for children and adults. Follow the link above for more information on programs offered in the community.
Recreation Programs - The Town of Petawawa
The Town of Petawawa Parks and Recreation Department offers active programs for children and adults. Follow the link above for more information on programs offered in the community.
24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Line
Program Information 1-866-996-0991
The line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by trained staff and volunteers. When needed this bilingual service provides screening, assessment, referrals, support in a crisis, suicide intervention, and transfer to the crisis team or emergency medical services.