Resource Guide - Lakeridge Kids

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Clarington Recreation and Leisure 905 623-3379 Contact for details on times and locations. Courtice

After School Zone

Eastview Boys and Girls Club Northview Unit

Durham Region Health Department

905 432-1984 150 Beatrice St. E. Leadership development, arts and crafts, games room.

905 666-6241 or 800 841-2729 Babyville - a support and discussion series for parents of infants 0-12mths.

Oshawa

Durham

Oshawa Leisure Contact for details on program times and locations.

905 579-6111 Stories, activities, crafts, Wed. 4pm. Legends Centre Branch Library 1661 Harmony Rd. N. Ages 6-9yrs.

Ontario Early Years Centre

Oshawa

Contact your local centre for programs and times. See category ‘Family Support’

Oshawa Public Libraries

Oshawa

Clarington Public Libraries

Children’s After School Program

Baby on Board, Tales for Twos, Musical Infants and Musical Toddlers. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’.

905 728-7525 Simcoe Hall Settlement House 387 Simcoe Street South. Sports, recreation and creative activities. Homework Helpers, Music, Art, Sewing and Drama. After School Nutrition Breaks. Oshawa

Eastview Boys and Girls Club 905 728-5121 433 Eulalie Ave. Leadership development, arts and crafts, games room.

Clarington

Clarington Recreation and Leisure 905 623-3379 Contact for details on Aquatics, Recreational and partnered programs with Ontario Early Years and the YMCA. Clarington

Books and Bounces, Tales for Twos and Cozy Time. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’. Oshawa

Kawartha Ski and Snow Board School

Port Perry

Durham Region Health Department 905 666-6241 or 800 841-2729 Infant Development Program. Visiting children whom are delayed or are at risk of delay ages 0-2yrs. 605 Rossland Rd. E.

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905 987-4153 St. Francis of Assisi and Newcastle Public School. Newcastle

Orono

905 579-2551 Adult make and female mentors to young boys and girls ages 6-17 yrs. Oshawa

Eastview Boys and Girls Club 905 728-5121 433 Eulalie Ave. Leadership development, arts and crafts, games room.

Mom and Baby Depot 905 666-2229 207 Dundas St. W. Free breastfeeding drop-in.

Eastview Boys and Girls Club Northview Unit

Whitby

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Newcastle Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers

Oshawa

Babytime, and Tales for Twos. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’.

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905 263-8087 Enniskillen Public School

905 985-7686 231 Water St. Parent ‘n’ Tot.

Whitby

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Enniskillen Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers

905 987-5762

905 666-1991 Contact for details on times and locations.

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Durham

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905 428-8111 Mentoring program for girls ages 6-16 yrs and pregnant teens.

Scugog Memorial Public Library

Whitby

Oshawa

Girls Incorporated of Durham

Clarington Recreation and Leisure 905 623-3379 Contact for details on times and locations.

905 432-1984 150 Beatrice St. E. Leadership development, arts and crafts, games room. Oshawa

Girl Guides of Canada 877 323-4545 xt. 5323 121 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa

Scouts Canada 905 571-1346 1711 Simcoe St. N Oshawa

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Durham 905 985-3733 15585 Simcoe St. Port Perry

Clarington

Canadian Red Cross 905 723-2933 Call for times and locations. Ages 11-15yrs.

Ontario Early Years Centre Contact your local centre for programs and times. See category ‘Family Support’.

the first Wednesday in every month when the meeting starts at 8:30. Ajax

Durham

905 428-8111 398 Bayly St. W., Unit 1


Ajax

Durham Association for Family Respite Services 905 427-3541 865 Westney Rd. S. Assistance for families caring for children with disabilities. Ajax

Family and Community Action Program ‘Helping Children Grow in Durham’ 905 686-6466 230 Westney Rd. S. Provides resources, activities and workshops to promote the health and well being of children 6 and under, for parents and caregivers. Ajax

Grandview Children’s Centre - West 800 304-6180 570 Westney Rd. S. Ajax

John Howard Society of Durham Region 905 427-8165 136 Commercial Ave.. Family counselling, DADS support group for separated and divorced fathers, parenting programs. Ajax

Resources for Exceptional Children - Durham Region 905 427-8862 865 Westney Rd. S. Supports integration of children with special needs into the community. Ajax

John Howard Society of Durham Region 905 623-6814 132 Church St.. Family counselling, DADS support group for separated and divorced fathers, parenting programs. Bowmanville

Ontario Early Years Centre 905 697-3171 45 Westside Dr. (located inside Dr. Ross Tilley School) Bowmanville

The Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough - Clarington Services

Bowmanville Public Library

Scugog Recreation Complex

905 623-7322 163 Church St. Programs offered by the OEYC

905 623-1852 or 866 503-3303 93 King St. W. Suite 205.

Bowmanville

Autism Ontario Durham Region


905 432-5092 or 866 495-4680 Supports and resources to families living with Autism.

Port Perry

Boy Scouts of Canada 905 985-8047

11th Bowmanville Venturers 905 987-0591 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Bowmanville

3rd Bowmanville Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 905 697-0690 St. Joseph’s School and Church. Bowmanville

4th Bowmanville Beavers, Cubs 905 623-1409 Vincent Massey Public School.

Family Storytime. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’.

Free Parent and Tot PreSchool Drop-in

905 728-7311 or 1-800-263-3725 Supports women and their children in abusive relationships.

Whitby Public Libraries Family Storytime. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’. Whitby

WithoutaFather.com For teens growing up without a father. Offers advice on health, relationships, education, careers and money.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Clarington 905 623-6646 23 Scugog St. Adult make and female mentors to young boys and girls ages 6-17 yrs. Bowmanville

Durham

Whitby

9th Bowmanville Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Bowmanville

Durham

Denise House

Bowmanville

905 623-2689 Dr. Ross Tilley Public School

Bowmanville

Oshawa

905 433-4447 The Toy Blox Mon.-Fri. 9-11am. Kendalwood Park Plaza x

Ajax-Pickering One Parent Family Association 905 831-7098 For single parents to provide support and fun with others sharing the same experiences. Wednesdays at 8 pm at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Clements and Monarch Avenue except for

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Big Sisters of Ajax-Pickering

Durham

905 985-8698 1655 Reach St. Call for times and locations.

Durham Child & Youth Crisis Line

905 666-6241 or 800 841-2729 Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E. Durham

Equinox 705 874-8974 Autism Help Durham

Ontario Early Years Centre Satellite 905 987-6914 20 King St. Newcastle

Catholic Family Services of Durham 905 725-3513 115 Simcoe St. S. 3rd Floor Oshawa

Distress Centre 905 433-1121 or 800 452-0688 Call anytime to talk about personal problems or crisis situations. Oshawa

Durham Children’s Aid Society 905 433-1551 1320 Airport Blvd. corner of Taunton Rd. and Airport Blvd. Oshawa

Durham Deaf Services 905 579-3328 750 King St. E. Oshawa

Durham Lupus Support Group Child &Youth Chapter 877 240-1099 For children under the age of 18 facing the challenges of living with lupus and other chronic illnesses like MS, Crohn’s Disease, Juvenile Diabetes etc.. Oshawa

Frontenac Youth Services 905 579-1551 1160 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa

John Howard Society of Durham Region 905 579-8482 75 Richmond St. W. Family counselling, DADS support group for separated and divorced fathers, parenting programs. Oshawa

Kerry’s Place Autism Services 905 579-2720 ext 25 Boundary Mall, 1077 Boundary Rd, Unit 208. Oshawa

Ontario Early Years Centre 905 723-9922 1 McGrigor St. Oshawa

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Ontario Early Years Centre North Oshawa

Ministry of Community, Family & Children’s Services

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville


905 434-3831 500 Mayfair Ave.

905 665-1030 1400 Hopkins St. Legislative body responsible for the Day Nurseries Act.

905 623-3331 47 Liberty St. S

905 723-5338 Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Rd. E.

Oshawa

Oshawa YWCA - Housing Department 905 576-8880 Emergency hostel for women 16 years and over and for mothers with children. 33 McGrigor St. Oshawa

PWP A Single Parent Support Group

Whitby

North Durham Teen Parent Services 905 852-5310 Volunteers, churches and agencies supporting teen parents and their children. Whitby

Ontario Early Years Centre Satellite

905 697-0279 Oshawa

Rose of Durham, Ontario Early Years and Young Parents Resource Centre 905 432-3622 200 Bond St. W. Oshawa

Simcoe Hall Settlement House 905 728-7525 387 Simcoe Street South. Programs for less advantaged children/families.

905 666-4794 250 Michael Blvd. (located inside St. Marguerite d’Youville School). Whitby

Ontario Early Years Centre Satellite 905 447-8787 1850 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby

905 426-1442 Monthly meetings/”Share & Learn” support group sessions, advocacy workshops, advocacy support for parents, resource library with books & videos, awareness day events. Pickering

Community Living Durham North 905 985-8511 60 Vanedward Dr., Unit #2. Providing supports and services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Port Perry

Ontario Early Years Centre Satellite 905 985-2824 158 Casimir St. Port Perry

Ontario Early Years Centre Contact your local centre for programs and times. See category ‘Family Support’

WithoutaFather.com

905 982-0882 21980 Hwy 12 support to families with children who have barriers to learning. Sunderland

Durham Farm & Rural Family Resources 905 852-4791 Program to provide care to farm families so children do not have to spend the day in the work place. Uxbridge

Department of Social Services (Children’s Services) 905 666-6238 or 800-387-0642 Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Rd. E. Welfare assistance, family benefits for single parents, day care, family counselling, supplementary aid and special assistance.

905 623-2533 98 King St. W. Bowmanville

Clarington Medical Centre 905 432-7777 2727 Courtice Rd. Courtice

Courtice Health Centre 905 723-8551 1450 Hwy 2 Courtice

Durham Region Health Department 905 666-6241 or 800 841-2729 Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E. Speak with a public health nurse, Mon. - Fri. 9am - 6pm.

Canadian Mental Health Association 905 436-8760 60 Bond St. W.

East end of Coulter St. along shoreline to Simcoe St.

Oak Ridges Trail

Darlington Provincial Park

Orono

905 668-6831 300 Gordon St. Whitby

905 436-2036

MDM Medical Clinic

Oak Ridges Moraine

905 668-6448 80 Thickson Rd. S.

Entrance at Purple Woods Conservation Area and Crow’s Pass Conservation Area.

Whitby

Mom and Baby Depot 905 666-2229 207 Dundas St. W. Free breastfeeding drop-in. Whitby

Rossland Medical Centre

Bowmanville Creek and Soper Creek Valley Trails 905 623-3379 Bowmanville King St. and Basleine Rd., Soper - King St. and Simpson Ave. Bowmanville

Bowmanville Harbour Conservation Area 905 623-3379 West Beach Rd.

Whitby Medical Centre

Bowmanville/Westside Marshes Conservation Area

John Howard Society of Durham Region

Oshawa

905 668-5835 619 Brock St. S.

905 579-0411 West Beach Rd.

King St. Medical Clinic

Whitby

Bowmanville

905 427-8165 136 Commercial Ave.. DADS support group for separated and divorced fathers.

905 432-1017 600 King St. E. #17

Whitby Specialist Clinic

OPG Darlington Waterfront Trails

905 579-8482 75 Richmond St. W. DADS support group for separated and divorced fathers. Oshawa

Rose of Durham, Ontario Early Years and Young Parents Resource Centre 905 432-3622 200 Bond St. W. Parenting program just for dads in 10 week sessions.

Oshawa

905 668-5404 220 Dundas St. W. #301

Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Whitby

905 576-8711 1 Hospital Crt.

Whitby Urgent Care

Oshawa

905 668-7899 220 Dundas St. W. #104

Oshawa Clinic

Whitby

Oshawa

Oshawa Community Health Centre 905 723-0036 115 Grassmere Ave. Oshawa

Oshawa East Urgent Care 905 433-8011 675 King St. E. Oshawa

Simcoe Hall Settlement House

Assaulted Women’s Helpline 866 863-0511

“Find a Doctor Service” College of Physicians and Surgeons 800 268-7096 xt. 626 Connect with a doctor in your area who is accepting new patients.

Access at Luther Vipond Memorial Arena. Brooklin

Samuel Wilmot Nature Area 905 623-3379 Cobbledick Rd. & Toronto St. Clarington

Waterfront Trail - Clarington 416 943-8080 Access at Darlington Provincial Park, OPG, Bowmanville Harbour Conservation Area, Bond Head Park. Clarington

800 668-6868

Parent Help Line

416 943-8080

Pinewood Centre of Oshawa 905 723-8195 300 Centre St. S. Oshawa

South Oshawa Medical Centre

905 985-3087 593 Alma St.

905 723-8551 1290 Keith Ross Court

Port Perry

Oshawa

888 603-9100

Port Perry

Durham

Pinewood Centre-Lakeridge Health

Environmental Help Line

Your Health Care Options

Port Perry

866 330-6206 To help you find local health care options when you need help but it is not an emergency.

Brooklin Medical Centre 905 655-3321 5959 Anderson St. Whitby

Sydney B. Rutherford Woods Walk Park Main St. beside CIBC bank. Orono

Harmony Creek Trail 905 436-5621 Farewell Park Oshawa

Michael Starr Trail 905 436-5621 City of Oshawa Information Centre, Bloor St. Oshawa

Oshawa Creek Trail 905 436-5621 Access at Lakeview Park, Children’s Arena, Bloor & Simcoe Streets. Oshawa

Rotary Environment Park Shoreline trail adjoining municipal boat launch and rowing clubhouse, 1 Old Rail Lane. Port Perry

Scugog Shores Millennium Trail Port Perry waterfront from beach area to Curts St. along shoreline. Port Perry

Heber Down Conservation Area 905 579-0411 Country Lane Rd. via Taunton Rd. Whitby

Lynde Shores Conservation Area 905 579-0411 Victoria St. W. Whitby

Durham Health Connection Line

905 985-7321 451 Paxton St.

905 985-4721 180 Mary St.

Orono

866 797-0000 Speak to a registered nurse for health related concerns. 24hrs, 7 days a week

Telehealth Ontario

Oshawa

905 983-9785 Access at Ochonski Rd. at Station St. and Concession 5 east of Ochonski Rd.

Telehealth Ontario

Lakeridge Health Port Perry

905 721-6890 1290 Keith Ross Court. Mon. - Fri. 9am - 8pm, Sat. 9am - 5pm, Sun. 11am - 5pm.

Orono Crown Lands

800 268-9017

800 268-7096 xt. 626 Connect with a doctor in your area who is accepting new patients.

Taunton Urgent Care

Clarington

877-319-0285 Darlington/Clarke Townline Rd.

Poison Information Centre

905 666-6241 or 800 841-2729 Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm. Speak with a public health nurse, about parenting concerns, infant and child development, breastfeeding support and services, infant and child nutrition, prenatal resources and information, teen, adult and senior issues, healthy eating, healthy living and injury prevention, immunization and travel health, smoking cessation, community resources.

866 797-0000 Speak to a registered nurse for health related concerns. 24hrs, 7 days a week

Brooklin Lions Trail

905 723-1653 300 King St. W. #201

905 430-4522 or 888 790-9414 209 Dundas St. E., Lower Unit #1. Providing hospice palliative care and bereavement support to children and their families.

“Find a Doctor Service” College of Physicians and Surgeons

Bowmanville

Waterfront Trail - Wilmot Creek

Taunton Health Centre

905 623-7122 South Service Rd.

Kid’s Help Phone

Oshawa

Whitby

Bowmanville

Oshawa Nuclear Medicine Clinic Oshawa

Oshawa

Newcastle Lions Trail

Lakeridge Health Whitby

905 579-1212 11 Gibb St.


905 797-2721 North east of Kendal off County Rd. 9.

Newcastle

Glazier Medical Centre

905 723-8551 117 King St.

Ganaraska Forest Centre

Edwards St.

Whitby

905 623-6814 132 Church St.. DADS support group for separated and divorced fathers.

Courtice

Canterbury Common Trail

905 668-3378 200 Brock St. N.


905 623-3379 Behind Courtice Community Complex.

Kendal

Oshawa

Ajax

Courtice Millennium Trail

Whitby

Whitby Clinic

Operation Scugog Food Bank

Whitby

905 242-7965 220 Dundas St. W. #205

Whitby

Durham Hospice

888 454-6275 1916 Dundas St. E. #2. Non-profit children’s mental health agency that provides a full range of free and confidential programs and services to children up to age 12 with mental health issues, as well as support to their families and caregivers.

Durham

Kid’s Clinic

905 720-0506 32 Simcoe St. S.

Whitby

Kinark Child & Family Services

Whitby

First Step Medical Clinic

905 433-5001 199 Wentworth St. W.

Whitby

905 430-5305 3050 Garden St. #104

905 666-5412 701 Rossland Rd. E.

Oshawa

905 666-6240 Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Rd. E. Individual, marital and family therapy.

Family Care Medical Centre

Oshawa

905 728-7525 387 Simcoe Street South.

Family Counselling Division

Whitby

For teens growing up without a father. Offers advice on health, relationships, education, careers and money.

Bowmanville

Precious Minds

Scugog Professional Building

Durham

Oshawa

Learning Disabilities Association Durham Region

Bowmanville

issues, emergency preparedness and management, pandemic planning, infectious diseases prevention and control, beauty and body art safety (ie. tattooing and body piercing), day nursery issues and playground safety, SmokeFree Ontario Act enforcement and private sewage systems.

905 723-3818 ext. 2188 or 888 777-9613 Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm. Speak with a public health inspector about DineSafe Durham and food safety, drinking water quality, public pools and beaches, animal bites, rabies and West Nile virus, health hazards and other environmental health

Ph. 1 800-593-3194, Fax 905-372-5792, Email [email protected]

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES Waterfront Trail - Whitby 416 943-8080 Access at Port Whitby Harbour, Rotary Sunrise Lake Park, Kiwanis Heydenshore Park & Pavilion. Whitby

Ajax/Pickering Information Service 905 686-2661 132A Commercial Ave. Providing information about a wide range of community and government services. Ajax

Information Newcastle 905 623-7322 Newcastle Public Library, 62 Temperance St. Providing information about a wide range of community and government services.

10am - 6pm, Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 12pm - 5pm. Courtice

Clarington Public Library - Newcastle Branch 905 987-4844 150 King Ave. E.. Mon. 1 - 8pm, Tues. 10am - 6pm, Wed. 1 - 8pm, Thurs. 10am - 6pm, Fri. 1 - 6pm, Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 12 - 5pm. Newcastle

Clarington Public Library - Orono Branch 905 983-5507 127 Church St.. Mon. 1 - 6pm, Tues. 1 - 6pm, Wed. 1 - 8pm, Thurs. 1 - 6pm, Fri. 1 - 6pm, Sat. 10am - 2pm, Sun. closed. Orono

905 579-6111 Oshawa


Brock Information Centre

905 579-6111 ext. 5200 McLaughlin branch, 65 Bagot St..

Cannington

Information Oshawa 905 434-4636 Community Information Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 175. Providing information about a wide range of community and government services.

Oshawa


Oshawa Public Libraries 905 579-6111 ext. 5860 Jess Hann Branch, 199 Wentworth St. W. Oshawa

Information Scugog

905 579-6111 ext. 5803 Legends Centre Branch, 1661 Harmony Rd. N.

Information Uxbridge 905 852-7445 Uxbridge Community Care, 75 Marietta St., Unit 1. Providing information about a wide range of community and government services. Uxbridge

Whitby Information Centre 905 668-0552 900 Brock St. S. Providing information about a wide range of community and government services. Whitby

Durham Preschool Speech and Language Program

Oshawa

Scugog Memorial Public Library 905 985-7686 231 Water St. Mon. 10am - 6pm, Tues. 10am - 9pm, Wed. 10am - 6pm, Thurs. 10am - 9pm, Fri. 10am - 6pm, Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 1 - 5pm. Port Perry

Whitby Central Library 905 668-6531 405 Dundas St. W. Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 9pm, Sat. 9am - 5pm, Sun. 1 - 5pm. Whitby

Whitby Public Library Rossland Branch 905 668-1886 701 Rossland Rd. E. Mon. and Fri. closed, Tues. - Wed. 10am - 6pm, Thurs. 12 - 8pm, Sat. 10am - 2pm. Whitby

905 728-1673 or 800-304-6180 Grandview Children’s Centre 600 Townline Rd. S. Oshawa

Bowmanville Museum

Oshawa Speech and Language Centre

905 623-2734 37 Silver St.

905 432-9100 21 Gladstone Ave. Suite 207 Oshawa

Bowmanville

Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre 905 623-2734 62 Temperance St. Bowmanville

Clarington Public Library - Bowmanville Branch 905 623-7322 163 Church St.. Mon. - Fri. 10am - 9pm, Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 12pm - 5pm. Bowmanville

Whitby Public Library Brooklin Branch 905 655-3191 8 Vipond Rd. Temporary location 150 Winchester Rd.. Mon. closed, Tues. - Thurs. 10am - 9pm, Fri. & Sat. 9am - 5pm.

Clarke Museum and Archives 905 623-2734 7086 Old Kirby School Rd. Kirby

Canadian Automotive Museum 905 576-1222 99 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa

Oshawa Community Museum and Archives 905 436-7624 1450 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa

Brooklin

Clarington Public Library Courtice 905 404-0707 2950 Courtice Rd.. Mon. 1 - 8pm, Tues. - Thurs. 10am - 8pm, Fri.

905 433-4311 270 Simcoe St. N.

905 579-2720 ext 25 Boundary Mall, 1077 Boundary Rd, Unit 208.

905 852-5310 Volunteers, churches and agencies supporting teen parents and their children.

Oshawa

Robert Stuart Aeronautical Museum 905 436-6325 Stevenson Rd. N. Oshawa

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery 905 576-3000 72 Queen St., Civic Centre Oshawa

Scugog Shores Historical Museum 905 985-3589 16210 Island Rd.

Station Gallery

Oshawa Military and Industrial Museum 905 728-6199 1450 Stevenson Rd. N. Oshawa

Oshawa

Leap - Learning, Earning and Parenting 905 432-2929 xt. 0 200 John St. W. 2nd Floor. For custodial parents 16 to 21.


905 723-9922 1 McGrigor St. Oshawa

Ontario Early Years Centre North Oshawa 905 434-3831 500 Mayfair Ave.

Ajax-Pickering One Parent Family Association 905 831-7098 For single parents to provide support and fun with others sharing the same experiences. Wednesdays at 8 pm at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Clements and Monarch Avenue except for the first Wednesday in every month when the meeting starts at 8:30. Ajax

Exceptional Learning Centre 905 686-4800 570 Westney Rd. S. Workshops for parents/caregivers/teachers of children with special needs. Ajax

Ontario Early Years Centre 905 697-3171 45 Westside Dr. (located inside Dr. Ross Tilley School) Bowmanville

The Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough - Clarington Services 905 623-1852 or 866 503-3303 93 King St. W. Suite 205. Bowmanville

Autism Ontario Durham Region 905 432-5092 or 866 495-4680 Supports and resources to families living with Autism. Durham

Durham Region Health Department 905 666-6241 or 800 841-2729 Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E. Durham

Family Services Durham 866 840-6697 Growing Great Kids! Growing as Parents! Encourage social and emotional well-being in children ages 0-7 while growing as parents. Durham

Ontario Early Years Centre Satellite 905 987-6914 20 King St. Newcastle

Durham Children’s Aid Society 905 433-1551 1320 Airport Blvd. corner of Taunton Rd. and Airport Blvd. Oshawa

H.O.P.E. – Helping Other Parents Everywhere (905) 239-3577 or 866 492-1299 Community Support Group for parents of acting out teenagers. Oshawa

905 666-4794 250 Michael Blvd. (located inside St. Marguerite d’Youville School) Whitby

Oshawa

905 723-0036 115 Grassmere Ave.

Whitby

905 447-8787 1850 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby

Whitby

905 556-9822 123 Brock St. S



Oshawa Community Health Centre

Whitby Historical Museum

Whitby

Oshawa

905 668-4185 1450 Henry St.

Oshawa


Port Perry

North Durham Teen Parent Services

905 579-6111 ext. 5871 Northview Branch, 250 Beatrice St. E.

Oshawa

905 985-8461 Scugog Community Care, 175 North St. Providing information about a wide range of community and government services.

Kerry’s Place Autism Services

Port Perry


Bowmanville

705 432-2636 30 Allan St. Providing information about a wide range of community and government services.

Parkwood - The R.S. McLaughlin Estate

Oshawa

PWP A Single Parent Support Group 905 697-0279 Oshawa

Rose of Durham, Ontario Early Years and Young Parents Resource Centre 905 432-3622 200 Bond St. W. Oshawa

The Family Resource Centre 905 728-1673 or 800-304-6180 Grandview Children’s Centre 600 Townline Rd. S. Providing a wide range of information/resources on general health, parenting, parenting children with special needs, and family life. Oshawa

Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario 800 488-5666 Organization of parents of disruptive youth. Weekly meetings, workshops and other resources to assist parents in acquiring the skills to help themselves and their children. Oshawa, Whitby

Motherisk 416 813-6780 Information about the use of different products when thinking of having a baby, when pregnant or when breastfeeding.

Pre & Post Natal Nutrition Project “Food ‘4’ Thought Program” 905 428-8111 398 Bayly St. W., Unit 1. Nutrition counselling, referrals and emotional support. Geared to mothers under 26. Call for locations and times. Ajax

The Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham 905 619-9878 572 Kingston Rd. W.. Support for pregnant and parenting individuals and families. Infant supplies available. Prenatal and parenting classes. Ajax

Infant Massage 905 697-3171 Ontario Early Years Centre 45 Westside Dr. (located inside Dr. Ross Tilley School) Bowmanville

Birthing Circle and ICAN of Ontario (International Ceasarian Awareness Network)

Pregnancy Support Team Durham Alternative Secondary Education (DASE)

905 428-1766 Parent-run childbirth support group.

905 579-1990 Helping pregnant and parenting teens continue their education.


Oshawa, Whitby, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Cannington

Learning Disabilities Association Durham Region 905 426-1442 Monthly meetings/”Share & Learn” support group sessions, advocacy workshops, advocacy support for parents, resource library with books & videos, awareness day events. Pickering

Durham

905 666-6241 or 800 841-2729 Just in Time Prenatal Classes, Food 4 Thought, Healthy Babies/Healthy Children, Breastfeeding Support, Post Partum Depression Support Groups, S.M.I.L.E. (Supporting Mothers and Infants Learning Experience)

Sunrise: Support for Young Moms 905 852-4192 A service of The Uxbridge Pregnancy Centre.

Durham

905 723-0542 or 800 525-3243 Free telephone help, monthly meetings, lending library, membership available. Durham

Lamaze Prepared Childbirth of Durham Region 905 723-7373 Lamaze childbirth preparation, early preganancy classes and caesarian section workshops.

Lakeridge Health Oshawa Birthing Classes 905 576-8711 xt 4116 1 Hospital Crt. Oshawa

Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Clinic 905 576-8711 ext. 4559 Lakeridge Health Oshawa, 1 Hospital Court. All referrals for this clinic are directed through Dr. Rajah (Glazier Medical Centre, Gibb St.). Oshawa

The Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham 905 720-3252 29 Drew St. Support for pregnant and parenting individuals and families. Infant supplies available. Prenatal and parenting classes. Oshawa

Lakeridge Health Port Perry Prenatal Classes 905 985-7321 xt. 5525 451 Paxton St. Lamaze childbirth preparation taught by a certified Lamaze instructor and hospital tour. Port Perry

Mom and Baby Depot 905 666-2229 207 Dundas St. W. Free breastfeeding drop-in. Whitby

Ontario Early Years Centre Contact your local centre for programs and times. See category ‘Family Support’.

Clarington Public Libraries Preschool Storytime ages 3-5yrs. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’. Clarington

Clarington Recreation and Leisure 905 623-3379 Contact for details on Aquatics, Recreational and partnered programs with Ontario Early Years and the YMCA. Clarington

905 723-0036 115 Grassmere Ave.

Oshawa Leisure Contact for details on program times and locations. Oshawa

Oshawa Public Libraries Tales for Twos and Preschool Story Time. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’. Oshawa

Scugog Memorial Public Library 905 985-7686 231 Water St. Parent ‘n’ Tot, Preschool Storytime and Tech for Tots.

Durham

Port Perry

Uxbridge

WiseParent

Town of Whitby

Durham Behaviour Management Services

888 619-1232 Coalition of parents, individuals and organizations assisting in the development of families. Offering free workshops.


905 666-6238 Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Rd. E. Consultation and workshops to parents, day care, who care for kids ages 2-12yrs.

Durham

Breastfeeding Buddies 905 723-0036 xt. 241

Whitby

Let us know what is going on in your community. ,AKERIDGE+IDS

Oshawa

Oshawa

La Leche League

Sunderland

905 723-6088 Privileges in Lakeridge Health in Oshawa and at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg.

Durham Region Parents of Multiple Births Association

905 985-2824 158 Casimir St.

905 982-0882 21980 Hwy 12 support to families with children who have barriers to learning.

Community Care Midwives

Oshawa Community Health Centre


Precious Minds

Oshawa

Durham

888 358-5145 Support for those expecting twins or multiple births.

Port Perry

Oshawa Community Health Centre, 115 Grassmere Avenue, program room 1A and 1B. Informal support group for nursing mothers to meet and share their experiences. Pregnant moms, children and support people are all welcome.

Whitby

Whitby Public Libraries Stories for 3s & 4s. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’. Whitby

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Blackstock Recreation Centre 905 986-5177 3440 Church St. W. Blackstock

Garnett B. Rickard Recreation Complex 905 623-5728 2440 King St. W.. Bowmanville

Luther Vipond Memorial Arena 905 655-4571 67 Winchester Rd. W. Brooklin

Spencer Community Centre 905 655-3512 7085 Country Lane Brooklin

South Courtice Arena 905 435-1061 1595 Prestonvale Rd. Courtice

Darlington Arena 905 263-2906 2276 Taunton Rd. W.. Hampton

Whitby Civic Recreation Complex 905 666-1991 555 Rossland Rd. E.

Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board


705 748-4861


905 623-3392 49 Liberty St. N.

The Durham Catholic District School Board

Bowmanville

905 576-6707 or 877 482-0722 xt. 2253

Baby on Board, Tales for Twos and Preschool Storytime. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’.

Whitby

Clarington Fitness Centre

Garnett B. Rickard Recreation Complex 905 623-5728 2440 King St. W. Bowmanville

905 987-4860 103 Caroline St. W. Newcastle

905 983-5617 2 Princess St. Orono

South Courtice Arena 905 435-1061 1595 Prestonvale Rd. Courtice

Newcastle and District Recreation Complex 905 623-3379 1780 Rudell Rd. Newcastle

905 571-2658 298 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa

905 436-3888 3265 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa

Canlan Ice Sports 905 725-6951 1401 Phillip Murray Avenue.

905 725-4702 435 Jarvis St.

Oshawa

Oshawa

Children’s Arena

Donevan Recreation Complex

905 725-8071 155 Arena St.

905 725-3536 171 Harmony Rd. S.

Oshawa

Oshawa


Durham Family YMCA 905 438-9622 (YMCA) 99 Mary St. N. Oshawa

Oshawa

Eastview Boys and Girls Club

Harman Park Arena

905 728-5121 433 Eulalie Ave. Leadership development, arts and crafts, games room, swimming.

905 723-8025 829 Douglas St. Oshawa

Ice Sports Oshawa 905 725-6951 1401 Phillip Murray Ave. Oshawa

Legends Centre 905 436-5455 1661 Harmony Rd. N. Oshawa

905 728-7675 1199 Mary St. N. Oshawa

905 432-1984 150 Beatrice St. E. Oshawa

905 728-5162 99 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa

905 985-8698 1655 Reach St. Port Perry

Sunderland Memorial Arena 705 357-3338 20 Park St. E.

Exceptional Learning Centre 905 686-4800 570 Westney Rd. S. . Workshops for parents/caregivers/teachers of children with special needs. Ajax

The Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough - Clarington Services 905 623-1852 or 866 503-3303 93 King St. W. Suite 205. Parenting a child with learning disabilities or ADHD.

Autism Ontario Durham Region 905 432-5092 or 866 495-4680 Supports and resources to families living with Autism. Durham

Durham Family YMCA 905 438-9622 (YMCA) Y Knot Abilities Program. 99 Mary St. N. Includes a swim team and wheelchair sports. Oshawa

Epilepsy Durham Region 905 571-2099 850 King Street West, Unit 20

Town of Whitby 905 666-1991 Contact for details on times and locations.

Whitby Public Libraries Tales for Twos, Stories for 3s & 4s and Family Storytime. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’. Whitby

Clarington Fitness Centre 905 623-3392 49 Liberty St. N. Bowmanville

Courtice Community Complex

Legends Centre 905 436-5455 1661 Harmony Rd. N.

Northview Community Centre 905 432-1984 150 Beatrice St. E

Oshawa Civic Auditorium Complex 905 436-5454 99 Thornton Rd. S.

Oshawa YWCA 905 723-9922 1 McGrigor St.

South Oshawa Community Centre 905 436-5474 1455 Cedar St.

Pickering

Grandview Children’s Centre 905 985-7321 451 Paxton St. Offers a range of outpatient services in Durham Region to children and young adults with physical and communication disabilities. Port Perry

Oshawa

Precious Minds

Whitby Civic Recreation Complex

905 982-0882 21980 Hwy 12 support to families with children who have barriers to learning.

Iroquois Park Sports Centre

Oshawa

Sunderland

905 688-7765 500 Victoria St. W.


Durham Down Syndrome Association

Whitby

905 985-8698 1655 Reach St.

McKinney Centre

Port Perry

905 433-4100 Whitby

Blackstock Recreation Centre

Sunrise Youth Group

905 986-5177 3440 Church St. W.

905 438-9910 1621 McEwen Drive, Unit 6.

Scugog

Whitby

905 428-8111 Mentoring program for girls ages 6-16 yrs and pregnant teens.

Bowmanville

Durham

SoAR: Some Assembly Required

Frontenac Youth Services

905 623-1852 or 866 503-3303 The Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough Clarington Services, 93 King St. W. Suite 205. Self-Advocacy training gr. 7, 8, 9.

905 579-1551 1160 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa

Oshawa Public Libraries Contact your local branch for teen programs and their times and locations. See category ‘Libraries’.

Bowmanville

Oshawa

Frontenac Youth Services

Rose of Durham, Ontario Early Years and Young Parents Resource Centre

905 579-1551 1160 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa

Whitby Central Library 905 668-6531 405 Dundas St. W. Reading Buddies for grades 1-4. Whitby

905 432-3622 200 Bond St. W. Oshawa

T.A.B. Teen Advisory Board Oshawa Public Libraries. Contact your local branch for times and dates of meetings. See category ‘Libraries’. Oshawa

Bowmanville Urgent Care Clinic 905 623-6458 222 King St. E. Bowmanville

905 721-4304 1450 Hwy 2. Mon. - Fri. 9am - 8pm, Sat. 9am - 5pm, Sun. 11am - 5pm. Courtice

Oshawa Urgent Care 905 721-3548 117 King St. Mon. - Fri. 9am - 8pm, Sat. 9am - 5pm, Sun. 11am - 5pm.

Pregnancy Support Team Durham Alternative Secondary Education (DASE) 905 579-1990 Helping pregnant and parenting teens continue their education. Oshawa, Whitby, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Cannington

Leadership in Training Program (L.I.T.) 905 985-8698 Scugog Recreation Complex 1655 Reach St. Port Perry

Courtice

905 436-6868 1801 Dundas St. E.

900 Brock St. S. School Year Hrs. Mon. - Fri. 4 - 8pm, Sat. 1 - 8pm, Summer Hrs. Mon. - Fri. 1 - 8pm.

Newcastle and District Recreation Complex 905 623-3379 1780 Rudell Rd.

905 725-3536 171 Harmony Rd. S.

Kerry’s Place Autism Services

905 426-1442 Monthly meetings/”Share & Learn” support group sessions, advocacy workshops, advocacy support for parents, resource library with books & videos, awareness day events.

Girls Incorporated of Durham

Brock St. Activity Centre

Durham Family YMCA

Learning Disabilities Association Durham Region

Courtice

Doctors Office Wellness Centre

Oshawa

Oshawa


905 404-1525 2950 Courtice Rd.

Oshawa

905 579-2720 ext 25 Boundary Mall, 1077 Boundary Rd, Unit 208.

905 623-1852 or 866 503-3303 The Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough - Clarington Services, 93 King St. W. Suite 205

Clarington Recreation and Leisure

Oshawa

General Motors Centre Oshawa

Computers for Literacy Development Program

Courtice Urgent Care

905 728-1673 or 800-304-6180 600 Townline Rd. S.

905 438-8881 99 Athol St. E.

Whitby


905 666-1991 555 Rossland Rd. E.

Whitby

Port Perry

Bowmanville

Sunderland

905 655-2203 222 McKinney Dr.

905 985-7686 231 Water St. Parent ‘n’ Tot and Preschool Storytime.

Grandview Children’s Centre

Oshawa


Scugog Memorial Public Library

Oshawa

Oshawa

Oshawa Civic Auditorium

Peterborough

Oshawa

Newcastle

Oshawa

Northview Community Centre

877 741-4577 1994 Fisher Dr.

Books and Bounces (0-24mths), Cozy Time (0-35mths), Tales for Twos (2yrs + parent/caregiver), Preschool Story Time ages 3-5yrs. Contact your local branch for times and dates. See category ‘Libraries’.

Oshawa

Oshawa

North Oshawa Arena

905 666-6434

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

Connaught Community Centre

905 725-3536 171 Harmony Rd. S.

The Durham District School Board


905 404-1525 2950 Courtice Rd.

Columbus Community Centre

Orono Arena

Clarington

Courtice Community Complex Courtice

Contact your local centre for programs and times. See category ‘Family Support’.

Durham

Durham

Bathe Community Centre

Newcastle Memorial Arena

905 438-9622 (YMCA) 99 Mary St. N. Oshawa

Eastview Boys and Girls Club 905 728-5121 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa

Legends Centre 905 436-5455 1661 Harmony Rd. N. Oshawa

Oshawa Civic Auditorium Complex 905 436-5454 99 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa

South Oshawa Community Centre 905 436-5474 1455 Cedar St. Oshawa

Birdseye Aquatic Centre 905 982-0830 258 Water St. Port Perry

Whitby Clinic 905 668-3378 200 Brock St. N. Mon. - Fri. 5-8pm, Sat. 9am - 12pm, Sun. 10am - 1pm.

45 Cassels Rd. Tues. & Thurs. 5 - 8pm. Whitby

Career Strategies for Youth

Whitby Medical Walk-In Clinic

905 571-3811 15 Thickson Rd. N. Unit #1

905 444-9493 3910 Brock N (at Taunton). Mon. - Thurs. 8:30am - 8:30pm, Fri. 8:30 - 3pm, Sat. & Sun. 9am - 1pm. Whitby

KPRD School Board Report Bullying website Submit an anonymous report, including school location and details of the bullying incident. www. kprschools.ca/students/report_ bullying.php

WithoutaFather.com For teens growing up without a father. Offers advice on health, relationships, education, careers and money.

SoAR: Some Assembly Required 905 623-1852 or 866 503-3303 The Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough Clarington Services, 93 King St. W. Suite 205. Self-Advocacy training gr. 7, 8, 9. Bowmanville

905 688-7765 500 Victoria St. W.

905 623-6814 132 Church St.

Whitby Civic Recreation Complex

Brooklin Youth Room

Whitby

Anne Ottenbrite at Iroquois Parks Sports Centre Whitby

Whitby

Whitby

The Firehouse Youth Centre Bowmanville


Whitby

Meridian Youth Room 222 McKinney Dr. School Year Hrs. Mon. - Fri. 4 - 8pm, Sat. 1 - 8pm, Summer Hrs. Mon. - Fri. 1 - 8pm. Whitby

North Durham Teen Parent Services 905 852-5310 Volunteers, churches and agencies supporting teen parents and their children. Whitby

Sunrise Youth Group 905 438-9910 1621 McEwen Drive, Unit 6. For young adults with special needs. Whitby

T.A.G. Teen Advisory Board Whitby Public Libraries. Contact your local branch for times and dates of meetings. See category ‘Libraries’. Whitby

Town of Whitby 905 666-1991 Contact for a variety of programs for youth and teens and on times and locations. Whitby

Whitby Public Libraries

905 666-1991 555 Rossland Rd. E.

Contact your local branch for teen programs and their times and locations. See category ‘Libraries’.

Contact your local branch for teen programs and their times and locations. See category ‘Libraries’.

Whitby

Clarington

Whitby

Ph. 1 800-593-3194, Fax 905-372-5792, Email [email protected]

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