PROGRAM INFORMATION
Pregnancy Outreach Programs can be found in almost every community in BC. Click on the map to the left or use the search tool to find a program in your area.
programs available in Vancouver Island
Baby's Best Chance
Contact Name: Linda Kempling
Address: 487 10th Avenue
City: Campbell River, BC, V9W 4E4
Telephone: 250-287-2421
Fax Number: 250-287-4268
Web Site:
E-mail: linda.kempling@crfs.ca
Program Description:
Based at Campbell River Family Services.
Building Better Babies
Contact Name: Jen Cody, RD
Address: c/o Tillicum Lelum Health Centre, 927 Haliburton Street
City: Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6N4
Telephone: 250-753-6578
Fax Number: 250-754-1390
Web Site:
E-mail: bbb@tillicumhaus.ca
Program Description:
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Born Healthy
Contact Name: Sandra Marquis, RD
Address: c/o Ladysmith Resources Centre, Box 1653
City: Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1B2
Telephone: 250-245-3079
Fax Number: 250-245-3798
Web Site:
E-mail: bornhealthy@lrca.bc.ca
Program Description:
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Healthiest Babies Possible Duncan
Contact Name: Kathryn Coopsie, RN
Address: c/o Hiiye'yu Lelum (House of Friendship), PO Box 1015
City: Duncan, BC, V9L 3Y2
Telephone: 250-748-2242
Fax Number: 250-748-2238
Web Site:
E-mail: hbp.hof@shawcable.com
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Best Babies Esquimalt
Contact Name: Diana Bosworth
Address: 511 Constance Avenue
City: Victoria, BC, V9A 6N5
Telephone: (250) 385-2635 ext. 207
Fax Number: (250) 384-2078
Web Site:
E-mail: dbosworth@enh.bc.ca
Program Description:
Based at Esquimalt Neighbourhood House.
Port Alberni Early Years Program
Contact Name: Sharon Anderson, RN
Address: 4227 6th Avenue
City: Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 4N1
Telephone: 250-724-1281
Fax Number: 250-724-4376
Web Site:
E-mail: sharon.anderson@viha.ca
Program Description:
We provide a wide variety of free services & supports for families with children under the age of 6 - from Prenatal classes, to Prenatal Lunch Clubs (including nutrition coupons & vitamins & individual family support), to Baby and Toddler groups, to Parenting Workshops. Something for everyone! On-site childminding & transportation available. Held at the Port Alberni Health Unit.
Promising Babies
Contact Name: Chris Koop
Address: c/o North Island Community Services, Box 1028
City: Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0
Telephone: 250-956-3134
Fax Number: 250-956-4214
Web Site:
E-mail: promisebabies@yahoo.ca
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Family Ties
Contact Name: Chaundra Willms, RN
Address: c/o Coastal Family Place, PO Box 1078
City: Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
Telephone: 250-725-2172 ext. 2
Fax Number: 250-725-2173
Web Site:
E-mail: chaundra.willms@viha.ca
Program Description:
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Victoria Best Babies
Contact Name: Germaine Asplin
Address: c/o Fernwood Community Centre Society, 1240 Gladstone Avenue
City: Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6
Telephone: 250-381-1552
Fax Number: 250-381-1509
Web Site:
E-mail: victoriabestbabies@hotmail.com
Program Description:
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Slaheena Perinatal Support Program
Contact Name: Margot Edwards
Address: 231 Regina Avenue
City: Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6
Telephone: 250-384-3211
Fax Number: 250-384-1586
Web Site:
E-mail: margot@vnfc.ca
Program Description:
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Healthy Babies Prenatal Nutrition Program
Contact Name: Jane Hughes
Address: 1415 Cliffe Avenue
City: Courtenay, BC, V9N 2K6
Telephone: 250-338-7575 ext. 232
Fax Number: 250-338-2343
Web Site:
E-mail: jane.h@cvfsa.org
Program Description:
Healthy Babies Prenatal Nutrition Program is a free service for pregnant women and mothers with babies up to six months of age. We offer weekly social meal groups, resource sharing, nutrition counselling, breastfeeding support, sharing shelves(free baby items), individual counselling, emergency food hampers, free vitamins and food coupons. Public health nurses and a Dietitian are available to assist women in the perinatal period. This program is linked with CAPC and other parent support / early learning activities offered by the Healthy Families Program.
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