By Katherine Westwood
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Published: December 22, 2016

Learn more about pregnancy, health, nutrition and your baby’s development. Find out about resources and activities in the area. Details: This free program helps pregnant people and new parents connect with other parents, babies and health care professionals. Milk coupons are offered to pregnant people and families with babies up to 6 months of age. […]
By Katherine Westwood
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Published: December 22, 2016

Our Women’s Relationship Counselling program provides individual and group therapy to women whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence. Details: We provide: Individual counselling to women struggling with family violence issues Group counselling in the areas of parenting, healthy relationships, anger management, and self-esteem Support, advocacy and referrals Public education and presentations Services available […]
By Katherine Westwood
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Published: December 22, 2016

For times when you just need someone to talk to, we offer confidential counselling to parents, children and youth living in Gilbert Park. Details: Enlisting the help of a counsellor does not necessarily mean something is wrong – your counselling sessions can help you build skills around managing emotions, parenting, coping with stress, and reducing anxiety. Our […]
By Katherine Westwood
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Published: December 22, 2016

NorWest offers free lifestyle counselling and support for making healthy lifestyle choices in the areas of nutrition, active living, smoking cessation, mobility issues, chronic disease prevention and management and much more. Details: Nutrition counselling We offer nutrition assessments, education, meal planning and label reading with a registered dietitian. Clinical pharmacist services This program offers medication […]
By Katherine Westwood
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Published: December 22, 2016

Our InSight Mentorship program offers support for pregnant women and new mothers with substance use issues. Details: InSight helps women access housing, transportation, prenatal care, parenting support, harm-reduction services, family planning, drug or alcohol treatment and services that address domestic abuse, trauma and violence. The program provides advocacy for: Income and social assistance Child custody […]
By Katherine Westwood
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Published: December 22, 2016

Immigrant Women’s Counselling services are here to help women and children impacted by family violence during COVID-19. We offer counselling and support, safety planning, protection orders, legal consults and representation. Interpreter services available to women who need it. We are only a phone call away. Call (204) 940-6624 Confidential and non-judgmental counselling for immigrant women […]
By Katherine Westwood
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Published: December 15, 2016

Apply for Saving Circle. Is there something you or your family need, but it seems like you will never be able to save enough money? This program can support you to improve your financial situation. How it works? We will match your $1 with $3. For example, with the minimum deposit of $5 monthly we […]
By Katherine Westwood
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Published: December 15, 2016

The Safe Food Handlers Course is a perfect opportunity for you to develop your skills and gain valuable work experience. Eligibility: Low-income Inkster and Seven Oaks West residents (priority given to Inkster area) who require the Safe Food Handlers Certificate to support their employment search. Volunteers with the Community Food Centre or other NorWest Co-op […]
By Katherine Westwood
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Published: December 15, 2016

A Woman’s Place Domestic Violence Support and Legal Services provides supportive counselling and legal services for women who have exited/are exiting an abusive relationship. DETAILS: All services are confidential. Free services provided include: Legal representation Legal advice and information Legal Aid applications Assistance in preparing legal documents Presentations on family law Information and assistance with […]