Community Resources

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Within Lambton & Kent Counties there are a number of centres and services that support parents. In most cases, they are only a phone call away.

If you know of any other programs and services that are not listed here, but you think that they should be, please e-mail us at lambtonkent@mom2mom.ca

Parent Helpline: 1-888-603-9100

Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000

Poison Information Centre: 1-800-268-9017

We have attempted to highlight various resources we feel will be especially useful to parents. For a more comprehensive list of what's available in the community, go to www.informationsarnialambton.com or Chatham-Kent's Community Portal

Toddler Time Co-op Preschool, 770 Lakeshore Rd., Sarnia (519) 542-1693

A non-profit, licensed nursery school located in Sarnia and run by highly qualified staff, a volunteer board, and parents.  Provides a toddler program for 18-30 month olds, and a preschool program for ages 2 1/2 to 5. Parents participate in the co-op through parent meetings, committees, fundraising and duty days.  Visitors are always welcome; call the school directly at 542-1693.

Ontario Early Years Centres
Funded by the Ontario Government, these centres assist parents and caregivers with raising happy, healthy children. Programs focus on promoting literacy and healthy development. Most centres offer drop-in hours, parenting workshops and classes, and other activities. Click here to see the monthly OEYC Calendar of Events for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex! or Click here to see the monthly OEYC Calendar of Events for Chatham-Kent-Essex!

Lambton Health Unit

Chatham-Kent Community Health Services
Many programs are available for parents and children in every aspect of health, including the Building Healthy Babies Program for pregnant women and women with babies under 6 months of age. Best of all, most programs are free!

Sarnia Lambton Parents of Multiple Births Association
The Sarnia Lambton Parent of Multiples is a non-profit organization aimed at helping parents meet the doubly hard challenge of raising multiples. Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month between local restaurants and members homes, at 7pm. (Babies up to the age of six months are welcome). A genuine welcome is extended to all parents and expectant parents of multiples in the Lambton area.

Chatham-Kent Integrated Childrens' Services
Services offered include Children's Mental Health Services, Child Development and Prevention Services, and Child Protection Services.

Other Important Resources
A list of other programs that can be useful for parents.