LINKS & Resources

Sarnia-Lambton is a growing community, with many terrific organizations and programs out there. Check out below some local links that families and individuals in our community might find useful.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive link of all local services.

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OUR COMMUNITY:

• Family Counselling Centre - Postpartum Program can provide in person, by telephone, and virtual support for those who are living with postpartum depression and/or anxiety. And it has telephone support through a Tel-check program that is available to sign up directly on their site. These services are available at no cost. If you want to talk to someone, know that someone wants to talk to you too!
   

• Lambton Public Health have the helpful offerings such as Healthy Babies Healthy Children. LPH are access to lactation consultants, public health nurses, prenatal classes, and even a first trimester kit - and all of this is free! You can call 519-383-3817, a public health nurse is available Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
   

• ​Bluewater Health - Maternal Infant Child Program goes into detail about what will be discussed at the Pre Admissions appointment. If you are curious about any BWH policies, or changes in polices, this is where you will want to go to get that information.
   

• Breastfeeding Buddies Lambton is facilitated by the North Lambton CHC. For program details of questions, you may contact the program facilitator at 519-786-4545 ext. 231. The program is a peer support program for prenatal and nursing parents in Lambton County. Their goal is to help and support parents to make their feeding journey as enjoyable as possible.
   

• Sarnia Midwives have a great FAQ on their site, along with their online Intake Form to apply for their services. Midwives are free but in demand so it's best to call sooner rather than later to see if there is availability.
   

• ​St. Clair Child & Youth is a children’s mental health centre serving children, youth and families from birth up to 18 years of age. With a multidisciplinary team of professionals, they provide a continuum of high-quality mental health services for infants, children, youth and their families who live in Lambton County
   

• Lambton Mental Wellness Centre - Mental Health Peer and Family Support Programs provides a safe & accepting environment where peers can offer mutual support, guidance, encouragement & hope that recovery is possible.
   

• Ontario Works County of Lambton can help with financial assistance for food, shelter and other basic needs along with certain health benefits. Ontario Works staff help connect people to supports and resources to prepare for and find employment.
   

• YMCA Newcomer Settlement Program services and supports assist refugee claimants, spouses of international students, work permit holders, and migrant workers with; preparing for Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) hearings, understanding options in case of a negative IRB decision, connections to community organizations and resources, applying for work permits and Ontario Works, general settlement information, connecting with volunteer opportunities, navigating the transit system, finding a suitable place to live, providing information on landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, and connecting with social and professional networks. The Newcomer Settlement Program is funded by the Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of Children Communities and Social Services.
   

• ​Central Lambton Family Health Team and West Lambton Community Health Centre are are primary health care organizations that include a team of family physicians, nurse practitioner, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, dietitians, pharmacist, chiropodist and other professionals who work together to provide primary health care for their community. They ensure that people receive the care they need in their communities, as each team is set-up based on local health and community needs. If you are with a health team you can access these resources at no cost to you.
   

• ​Inn of the Good Shepherd has been a part of the Sarnia-Lambton community since 1981 with the goal to provide services with dignity to those who are in need of food, shelter and other essentials. A few of their programs include a Food Bank, Soup Kitchen, and providing Rent & Utility assistance. They also run annual Back to School and Christmas programs.
   

• Sarnia Native Friendship Centre is a gathering place to socialize and access services that improve an individual’s quality of life. The Centre creates networks and develops partnerships to ensure urban Native issues are addressed in a sensitive and equitable manner and fulfill its vision and mission through various services, programming and activities. They have many wonderful programs for families and children to attend.
   

• Sarnia Lambton Alliance against Hate (SLAH) provides support to victims of hate motivated acts. SLAH is designed to walk alongside individuals when they have been a target of hate motivated acts. The support provided includes filing a police report, providing emotional support, work to address barriers to reporting acts, and resources and education.
   

• Diversity ED are dedicated to improving the lives of 2SLGBTQAI+ people, their families, friends and allies across Canada through education, training, programming, conferences and continued advocacy and lobbying.
   

• Women's Interval Home of Sarnia Lambton has trained counsellors provide support, information, and advocacy to women experiencing abuse. WIH staff receive specialized training in order to assist clients with their housing, legal, financial, and safety planning needs.

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PDF's & Documents
St Clair Child & Youth - Postpartum Adjustment Services

Social Services Network of Sarnia-Lambton

Breast/Chest Pump Rentals in Sarnia-Lambton

CDC Proper Storage and Preparation of Human Milk