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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN5370 | Last Full Update: 20 Jun 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Carleton Place |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Trans-Canada Hwy and Hwy 7 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (9 April 2020) All group activities are suspended until further notice. The Facilitator of the program and other staff are available by phone. Supportive measures are evaluated and determined depending on the participants needs. Information is regularly updated on Connections' Facebook page. Prenatal nutrition program run in partnership with the local Public Health Unit and/or Community Health Centre * participating women are provided the means to obtain free fruits, vegetables and milk each week and sometimes prenatal vitamins * the weekly program includes cooking classes alternating with discussions, guests or special topic presentations |
| Hours | Smiths Falls Tue 1 pm-3 pm * Carleton Place Fri 10 am-12 pm * Brockville Mon 10 am-12 pm * Perth Thu 10 am-12 noon * Lanark, Kemptville, Portland, Prescott: outreach basis |
| Areas Served | Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties |
| Eligibility | Pregnant women and new mothers until their baby is six months old |
| Application | Call for more information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Cooking Classes ~ Pregnant Women ; Food Vouchers ; Nutrition Education ~ Pregnant Women |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-257-2779 ext 3100 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-284-2204 ext 3100 |
| Fax | 613-257-5344 |
| info@connectionsprogram.ca | |
| Website | www.connectionsprogram.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Leigh Gibson, Project Assistant; Phone: 613-257-2779 ext 3100; Email: leigh@connectionsprogram.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Joane Morin, Facilitator - Lanark, Leeds & Grenville; Phone: 613-257-2779 ext 3106; Email: joane@connectionsprogram.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Maureen Hampton, Birth Companion and Volunteer Facilitator; Phone: 613-257-2779 ext 3104; Email: maureen@connectionsprogram.ca |
| Primary Executive | Audrey Vansickle, Project Coordinator; Phone: 613-257-2779 ext 3101; Email: audrey@connectionsprogram.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1993 |
| Funding | Federal - Public Health Agency of Canada |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) |