Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Site: Barrie Head Office - 15 Sperling Dr

Service: Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program

Record #: BAR1718
Last Modified: 14 Jan 2026
Last Full Update: 14 Jan 2026

Description

Description (Service)

Free home visiting services provided by Public Health Nurses and/or Family Home Visitors to help young children get a healthy start in life

  • voluntary program for families who may benefit from additional support during pregnancy or any time up until children begin school
  • support if you have an infant or a pre-school child, and
    • have concerns about your child’s growth and development 
    • would like help building and maintaining a strong bond and connection with your child
    • need help adjusting to postpartum changes and parenthood
    • want to better understand your new baby and how to respond to them
    • have other needs that make pregnancy and parenting challenging like housing, finances, your own health, being new to Canada

Service Details

Public Comments

Secure email is available from the website - an online form on the Contact Us page

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Pregnant people and their families
  • families with children from birth until transition to school requiring additional support
  • reside in County of Simcoe or District of Muskoka
Application
  • Call 1-877-721-7520, ext 6850 or visit online at www.smdhu.org/hbhc
  • Refer prenatally or postpartum by either self-referral or by health care/social service provider with client consent
Languages English; French - Reception, Programs; Other - Service in additional languages can be arranged using a third-party interpretation service
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location Behind plaza at St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office
15 Sperling Dr
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 6K9
Intersection St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone

1-877-721-7520 ext. 6850, Toll Free

Fax 705-734-9265, Referral from physician, midwife, social worker
Website https://www.smdhu.org/hbhc
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simcoe.muskoka
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simcoemuskokahealth
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0fa4jqon9h3c9NQ3pQpwdA
Mailing Address Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office 
15 Sperling Dr 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 6K9

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