Health Information for
Residents in Shelters
I need health information
I am not sick but I want to talk to a nurse
I am sick
I need information/support for my medical concerns
I need information about food
I am a senior
I am a newcomer to Canada
I am pregnant
I just had a baby
I have questions about my children
I want to go to a clinic for
Workshops/presentations
I am not sick but I want to talk to a nurse:
- Peel Public Health Contact Centres:
- 905-799-7700 Mississauga & Brampton
- 905-584-2216 Caledon call free of charge
- I am sick and need to know what to do (Telehealth & emergency care information)
- I don’t have a doctor and have no health coverage
- I don’t have a doctor but have Ontario Health Card
- Find a Doctor/Walk-in Clinic/labs
- Kid’z Klinic (Trillium Health Centre After-hour walk-in clinic for children)
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I need information/support for my medical concerns:- I have an allergy and need Medic Alert Bracelet Membership Assistant Program (download form)
- I have problem seeing and need supportive services (CNIB)
- I have hearing problem and need supportive service in Peel (Canadian Hearing Society - Mississauga)
- Information on Communicable Diseases e.g. German Measles, scabies, chicken pox
- Information about diabetes education and referral in Peel
- Need medicine and can’t afford to buy it for people receiving Ontario Work in Region of Peel
- Information about alcohol , drugs and addictions
- Information about drug treatment and support services in Region of Peel
- Need services and support for mental health diseases in Region of Peel
- Where can I get sterile needles in Region of Peel
- Dental/denture coverage for adults receiving Ontario Work in Region of Peel
- Information about sexuality transmitted infections (STI)and HIV/AIDS
- Information about birth control resources in Region of Peel
- Information on Assistive Device Program e.g. wheelchair, hearing aids
- Where to get help for medical and physical needs or disability (include CCAC, medical equipment supplies)
I need information about food:
- Healthy eating for the family
- Emergency Food Bank in Peel (Food Banks)
- Talk to a dietitian (Eat Right Ontario) 1-877-510-5102
- Nutrition community resources e.g. Specialty Food Store, Canadian Celiac Association, Canadian Cancer Society etc,
- Senior Dental Program
- Using medications safely
- Preventing falls
- Information on Long Term Care, Adult Day Service (ADS) & Respite Care
- Need help with daily activities Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
- Need help with transportation (Trans Help)
- Service for geriatric mental health Psycho geriatric Assessment Counselling & Education (PACE Peel: 416-535-8501, ext. 7716)
- Senior Services Guide Peel/Halton (click on document at right of website)
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I am pregnant:- How do I know I am pregnant
- Need help for unplanned pregnancy
- Need information, support and free services during pregnancy in Region of Peel
- Teens Supper Club
- Adults – Healthy Start
- E-learning Prenatal Program (need to register)
- Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program (support for mothers by Public Health Nurses and Family Visitors)
- About breastfeeding
- How to prepare formula safely
- My baby needs special doctor ordered formula
- Feeling sad after having a baby
- Postpartum Mood Disorder Program in Peel
- Mississauga & Brampton Call: 905-766-7700
- Caledon Free Call: 905-584-2216
- Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program (support for mothers by Public Health Nurses and Family Visitors)
Talk to a nurse at the Family Health Contact Centre:
- Peel Public Health Contact Centres 905-799-7700
- Feeding baby from birth to age 1
- Feeding children from age 1 to 6
- Understand my child’s behaviour e.g. toilet training, bed wetting
- Common childhood illnesses
- Help for my child's disabilities
- Concern about my child’s hearing and speech (Erin Oaks programs)
- Free play resources for children up to age 6
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- phone 905-799-7700 to request workshops/presentations at lease 6-8 weeks ahead of planned events
- some workshops/presentations require minimum of 10 participants
- topics of workshops/presentations can change at any time, please phone to enquire
- the following is a sample list of workshops/presentations:
- Safe Food Handling
- Bullying
- Stress Management
- Positive Parenting
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