Pregnancy and Parenting Program

The Pregnancy and Parenting program is a community treatment program designed for people whose substance abuse is directly impacting their parenting. Success is different for every person and the support that the Pregnancy and Parenting program provides will change for every family depending on individual needs. The Pregnancy and Parenting program follows a harm reduction and prevention framework.

The Pregnancy and Parenting provides:

• Free and confidential counselling to people who live in Huron and Perth counties
• Goal setting using a harm reduction approach
• Parenting education and skill-building, support and strategies
• Information on the effects of substance use on those who are pregnant and/or parenting
• Withdrawal management options and assistance in applying for residential treatment
• Community referrals to services that meet the needs of the family
• Public education