Pregnancy and Parenting Programs
Family / Parenting, Indigenous Services, and Pregnancy Care
Provided by Victoria Native Friendship Centre
Provides prenatal, postnatal and parenting supports.
The following programs are offered:
- Parent Support Group: A drop-in support group for all parents with young children (up to the age of 6). A Public Health Nurse is available to answer any questions or parenting concerns. Dietitian available. A female Elder is available for guidance and support. Cultural activities are provided.
- Slaheena Prenatal Support Program: A Public Health Nurse teaches prenatal classes and a dietician provides nutritional information. Dental hygienist is also available once a month. Wednesdays 1pm-2pm.
- Breastfeeding Support: A lactation consultant is available to answer any questions regarding feeding and first foods. Support includes breastfeeding difficulties, expressing milk, teaching a baby to breastfeed after a NICU stay, bottle feeding, safe formula preparation, introducing first solid foods, information on breastfeeding, medications, and substances.
250-384-3211
Public email: reception@vnfc.ca
Website: https://vnfc.ca/
231 Regina Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Victoria Native Friendship Centre:
Availability
Service area: Victoria + show cities
Service Types Provided
Family / Parenting
Indigenous Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided in a group in-person
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.