Community Resources
There are many services and organizations in our community for expectant and new parents. If you would like to submit a listing for a relevant service or organization, please contact us.
Breastfeeding Support Services
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La Leche League
Tammy Kozoris, Prince George La Leche League Leader
250-612-0085
Breastfeeding phone support, plus meetings for anyone seeking breastfeeding support and information.
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Lactation Consultants
Eunice Finch and Jeanne Hagreen, Lactation Consultants
PGRH Lactation Consulting Services
250-565-2327
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Northern Health Breastfeeding Support Network
- Thursday mornings 9:30 to 11:30 at the Northern Health Unit
- Peer-to-peer support
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The Prince George Breastfeeding Support Network
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Government Health Services
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Healthiest Babies Possible
A pregnancy outreach programme of the Northern Family Health Society
2666 Queensway Place, Prince George, BC
250-561-2689
For information about this programme, please contact:
Stacey Hewlett
Outreach Coordinator
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Midwifery Services
Did you know that midwifery care is covered by your BC Medical Services Plan? Midwives are highly trained specialists in pregnancy, labour, and the first six weeks postpartum.
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Jane Hedges, B.MW, RM, Breastfeeding Counsellor
Registered Midwife
Northern Midwifery Care
250-562-0834
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Judy DeFreitas, B.MW, RM
Registered Midwife
New Beginnings Midwifery
250 613-1492
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Karin Gerlach, RM
Registered Midwife
Bona Dea Midwifery
250-964-6473
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Sarah Hilbert-West, B.MW, RM
Registered Midwife
West Hill Midwifery (Quesnel)
250-992-3988
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Parenting Support and Education
The following services are offered through Parent Support Services of BC, a non-profit, volunteer-based society and registered charity founded in 1974.
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Active Parenting Canada
- Active Parenting Canada programs empower families by providing parents with the skills to help their children survive and thrive in our changing world. Active Parenting has programs for parents of babies to teens.
- Active Parenting programs are available on an ongoing basis at locations throughout Prince George.
- All programs are offered free of cost, and childminding and transportation assistance are available at some locations.
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Parent Support Services of BC
Creating a world where children and their families are nurtured, valued, and safe
A non-profit organization that offers a variety of support services for a wide range of parenting issues and challenges.
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S.T.E.P. (Systemic Training for Effective Parenting) Programmes
- This is a course for parents who wish to improve the relationships within their families. Parents will learn simple parenting, discipline, and communication skills.
- S.T.E.P. Programmes are offered through Parent Support Services in Prince George twice annually, in the Fall and Spring, at Pine Street Community House.
- Each session meets weekly for 8 weeks.
- The program cost is $25 and includes a workbook (these costs are subsidized fully for participants with low-incomes). Childminding is provided for participants.
- Visit www.parentsupportbc.ca for more information
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The Village
Parent Resource Registry (updated monthly)
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Parents of Multiples
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PG Twins & Triplets
- Support with the many challenges of raising a family that includes multiples
- Contact Jen for more information, and to find out about getting a membership
250-964-4641 Jen
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Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Services
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Postpartum Depression Support Group
A programme of the Northern Family Health Society
- Weekly meetings on Mondays, from 11:am to 1:pm
- The programme runs on an 8 week topic schedule
- Childminding available, but please contact Angel by the preceding Friday to take advantage of the childminding service
For more information, please contact:
Angel Resendes, RN, BScN
Pregnancy Outreach Coordinator
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