Centre de santé et de services sociaux de Témiscaming-et-de-Kipawa

Services for Children, Parents, and Families

Children, parents, and prospective parents are offered a wide variety of services. Regardless of your problems or life situations (family, personal, or social problems,) they will be assessed by skilled and qualified staff that will help you find a solution or refer you to the most appropriate professional resources. Please call 819 627-3385, ext. 1262.

Pregnancy

• A diverse range of services is provided to assist and support prospective parents, both during the pregnancy and after the birth of the child. We make sure that babies and their parents are well cared for and reassured. Advice and support are generously provided by a team of prenatal experts. Please call 819 627-3385, ext. 1262 for any advice or to schedule an appointment.

Breastfeeding

• Our institution has been recognized as a “Baby-Friendly Hospital” since May 2010. This means that it meets the standards and criteria set out in 1992 by WHO/UNICEF as part of an international strategy on nutrition.
  
  The purpose of the Baby-Friendly initiative is to protect, encourage, and support breastfeeding in order to improve the health of infants. The entire staff is trained in this mindset and recognizes the importance and superiority of breast milk for the health and biopsychosocial development of the child. The CSSS hence provides support and facilities (including a lounge for nursing moms) that are conducive to breastfeeding.

Some Useful References:

• Promoting the Development of Parental Skills
  For all the little ones/Lots for Tots
  819 627-7018
• Breastfeeding
  At the CSSS: 819 627-3385, ext. 1262
  Personalized and free support: 1 877 732-4754
  Ligue La Lèche : 1 866 757-2091 (toll free)
• Searches into Social and Biological Origins and Reunions Service
  1 819 629-2676
• Adoptions in Quebec and Abroad
  Centre Jeunesse de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue (Youth Centre) 1 819 333-5401
• Parental Helpline 1 800 361-5085