Pregnancy Care & Family Support Centre
187 Highland Street, Unit 8 K0M 1S0 Haliburton, ON, Canada

If you’ve never been to the centre and your curious what the centre looks like and kind of supplies we have here’s a little video tour for you. I forgot to mention we also have cribs, play pens, baby chairs, car seats etc. Feel free to pass this video onto friends if you know someone who could use some help.

Friends in Haliburton county, if you or any families you know are struggling with isolation or are in need of diapers or formula or clothes for your little ones, please know that we are here to support you all! Please feel free to share this on your page.

With the Covid Stay at Home mandate it is easy for us as parents to feel extra isolated these days! Anxiety, loneliness and depression can affect all of us and we want you to know that there is no shame in reaching out if you are struggling. We want to remind you that our we are currently open Tuesday- Friday if you are in need of someone to talk to or a place to go for your mental health well being. Sometimes just talking to another adult and getting out of the house can gi...ve us strength to get through the rest of the week. We always have coffee and cookies on and would love to connect with you. Please call to make an appointment and to do our Covid Screening. #bellletstalkday #mentalhealthmatters #hearforyou #haliburtonmom #haliburtonlife #CovidStruggles

Ready and waiting for pick up. Please let us know how we can support your family. We are here and we care.

Children are a gift and we are excited to celebrate yours with you!

There are many types of violence and abuse. Some of these signs are signs of physical abuse or domestic violence. Some are signs of emotional and verbal abuse or sexual abus Signs of abuse include: Keeping track of everything you do Monitoring what you’re doing all the time or asking where you are and who you’re with every second of the day Demanding your passwords to social media sites and email accounts... Demanding that you reply right away to texts, emails, or calls Preventing or discouraging you from seeing friends or family Preventing or discouraging you from going to work or school Being jealous, controlling, or angry Acting very jealous, including constantly accusing you of cheating Having a quick temper, so you never know what you will do or say that may cause a problem Controlling how you spend your money Controlling your use of medicines or birth control Making everyday decisions for you that you normally decide for yourself (like what to wear or eat) Demeaning you Putting you down, such as insulting your appearance, intelligence, or activities Humiliating you in front of others Destroying your property or things that you care about Blaming you for his or her violent outbursts Physically hurting or threatening to hurt you or loved ones Threatening to hurt you, the children, or other people or pets in your household Hurting you physically (such as hitting, beating, pushing, shoving, punching, slapping, kicking, or biting) Using (or threatening to use) a weapon against you Threatening to harm himself or herself when upset with you Threatening to turn you in to authorities for illegal activity if you report physical abuse Forcing you to have sex or other intimate activity Forcing you to have sex when you don’t want to through physical force or threats Assuming that consent for a sex act in the past means that you must participate in the same acts in the future Assuming that consent for one activity means consent for future activity or increased levels of intimacy (ex assuming that kissing should lead to sex every time) If you think someone is abusing you, get help. https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-/signs-abuse See more

We have been given boxes of baby formula and caeral. Call to let us know when you’d like to come by If you could use some!

Today is World Prevention of Abuse & Violence Agaist Children. What children observer impacts their development & well being! When a mother is in an abusive relationship it impacts the entire family. If you have found yourself in a relationship that is unhealthy we want to encourage you to reach out for help! Please check out this link to see if you are in an abusive relationship and how to develop a safety plan. ... If you need someone to process what you are going through please call us and schedule a time to come in and talk. We want you to know you are never alone and we want to walk with you so that you and your children are safe! https://www.womenshealth.gov//domestic-violence/leaving-ab See more

. hope . It's such a small word, but without it, life can seem overwhelming. Obvious choices suddenly don't seem that simple any more. Who we thought we were, is overshadowed by what we're dealing with. People without hope make choices they would never make otherwise. Pregnancy care centres offer accurate information and compassionate support to anyone impacted by an unexpected pregnancy. They also offer hope when life seems overwhelming. We're here to help. And offer hope.Reach out! We're here for you!

No matter what kind of day you've had with your kiddos, make sure to end each and every day with a tight hug and whispering how much you love them! We all make mistakes and need to be affirmed that we are loved and cherished.

Here are the programs and the practical ways we are here to support you going into this fall and winter. Make sure to call to make an appointment to see how we can best support you!

What every day miracles have you noticed today?

Ask your kids what's something they remember about last Christmas? Let us know their response we're curious to know if they remember what they got last year or if they remember the memories you created together! (if they said gifts asked them which one was their favourite).

This Thanksgiving is different then ones in the past due to Covid19 and yet we still have so much to be thankful for! Share with us what you have to be thankful for to be entered to win a free bag of coffee!

We have a single dad who is in need of a bed--either single or double. Please call us 705-457-4673 if you can help.

We all have different ways of coping with emotional stress. We'd love to be inspired by some of the ways in which you have found healthy coping mechanisms. Our circumstances may not change but there are healthy ways in which we can cope! We'd love to hear what works for you!

I’m not someone who loves winter. But having children has taught me that my attitude will shape their attitude. Yesterday I wanted to cozy up inside and escape the weather. ... My boys on the other hand were ecstatic about the snow and begged me to come outside with them. I had to choose to be excited with them and cherish their child like wonder. They are only small once and one day I will look back and miss these magical moments with them! And truly it was magical because you know what it wasn’t as miserable of a day as I thought. We had a ton of fun and I know it’ll be a memory all three of us will cherish! As the weather gets colder I know it’s hard to get kiddos out the door but trust me the fresh air is good for everyone’s mental health!

If anyone would like this doll house, please call us on Tuesday. 705-457-4673. It would make an excellent Christmas gift!

https://herviewfromhome.com/girl-you-are-loved/ Someone today needs to read this article and receive the truth that you are enough! We all struggle with believing this at times. It’s a great reminder for all of us to hold on to.

"Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh. There was a pause. "Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet. "No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do." "That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.... "What are you doing?" asked Pooh. "Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either. "But goodness," continued Piglet, "Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh." And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his friend had never been more right." A.A. Milne Sending thoughts to everyone having a Difficult Day today. We want you to know we are are here if you ever need someone to sit with you! See more

https://www.dysartetal.ca/15692/ Looking for something fun to do with the kids to get them out of the house? Public Skating is now open. Call to register!

Thank you Como Foundation for helping us bring a smile to Haliburton!! https://www.thecomofoundation.ca/

We know that winter can be very isolating for some and it comes with it's unique challenges. We want to hear from you how we can best support you in these coming cold months. Example: Coffee Meetings, Meal Prep Course, Christmas Budgeting, etc.

If you are interested in this swing, please call us. 705-457-4673

We had a special visitor today: Wilder (born October 3, weighing 5.6 lbs) and his mommy, Katie.

https://youtu.be/Tyb8JYLKLxI Breaking Miscarriage Myths

We've all done it! We've all asked how people are doing just as a phrase in passing. We want you to know that at the Pregnancy Care & Family Support Centre in Haliburton we care about you and want to hear how you're doing! ... Our coffee pot is always on-- make an appointment! We are here to support you in your victories and your struggles. We are a safe place for you to be honest without judgment. You are not alone!

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Pregnancy loss looks different for each person. How ever you are walking this journey we want to walk with you! Your journey matters to us!

If you or a mom you know are feeding your baby formula we have some cases of Nestle & Similac that is going to expire in the next two months. We’d hate for it to go to waste. Please call for an appointment. Also ... if you are struggling with nursing but want to try pumping, we have breast pumps we could give you to help! Please call for an appointment!

Leanne Young is our newest staff member here at the Pregnancy Care & Family Support Centre. Leanne loves to spend her days outdoors exploring with her two little boys. She is always up for a good latte with friends. If you haven't met Leanne make sure to call and make an appointment. She is excited to meet you and your children and support you this year!