Welcome to the Pregnancy Outreach Program! We are proud to offer a unique blend of support for birthing persons in all stages of pregnancy and babies up to 6 months!
About us
The Pregnancy Outreach Program (POP) offers free and confidential support during pregnancy and continued until your baby turns 6 months old.
Our free services include a weekly drop-in group, individual counselling, free prenatal vitamins and vitamin D for infants, food hampers, prenatal classes, breastfeeding support and monthly cooking classes; along with other supports to help women have a healthy pregnancy and have a gentle transition into parenthood.
Our team consist of a nurse (RN), a nutritionist (RD) and outreach workers who provide support based on the individual needs of program participants.
By offering pregnant women and new families non-judgemental support, we assist program participants to have a healthy pregnancy, to access resources as needed, to build a network in the community and receive unbiased information. Through collaboration with other services in the community, the pregnancy outreach program provides optimum access to services for program participants.
The Pregnancy Outreach Program is part of the British Columbia Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs and is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
Post Partum Depression & Anxiety Group
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Our Mission
To offer new parents struggling with post-partum mental health issues non-judgemental support. We will assist program participants to build a network in the community and end the isolation felt by many parents after the changes that occur after bringing a child into their lives.
A referral from a registered nurse, midwife or doctor is required. Limited space. Please email Resource-Nurse@nofcs.ca for more information.
Group is every Wednesday from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Starting September 10, we welcome you to our new Baby Play Group “Mama Bears”!
Thursdays from 9:30 am – 11:00
This group is for Mamas with Babies between the ages of 6 to 18 months.
Baby Play Group is a fun and interactive group to engage with your baby and other moms.
Each week can be different! Below is a list of some of the fun things we do together on Wednesdays:
Stories, Rhymes and Singing
Snacks and Socializing
Making Bannock
Cooking/Baking Activities
Cultural Crafts
Making Baby Food
Baby Sign Language Classes
Prenatal Classes:
To help you get ready to give birth. These free classes are held 4x a year, available for anyone expecting a baby and their support person. Please note that childminding is not available. Contact us for the next available classes.
Monthly Cooking Classes:
1x month we offer community kitchen. A group will cook together 4 meals that come to $1.00 per meal. This is a great way to meet new families, learn new recipes, and take home great meals to feed your own family. Childminding is available.
Prenatal Support
We offer individual prenatal support during pregnancy and up until baby is 6 months old. This includes free prenatal vitamins, food coupons and/or hampers, access to a monthly harvest box, information on eating right, how to have a healthy baby, breastfeeding, baby development, alcohol and drug use and other questions you may have.
Weekly Drop-In group for families:
Every Thursday we offer a drop-in group. In this group we cover a variety of topics from immunizations, breastfeeding, infant feeding, baby blues, sleep, sun safety and much more. Each week the topic is different and discussed in group, followed by a yummy lunch. This is a great way to learn about healthy pregnancy, breastfeeding, parenting etc. and to meet other parents and babies. Childminding is available.
Contact Us
TELEPHONE
Tel: 250-542-1247 Ext 108
Fax: 250-542-3707
Text: 250-306-9954
OPENING HOURS
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and all statutory holidays closed
