Halton. Halton Region Public Health

Site: Online Service

Service: SmartParent

Record #: OAK0519
Last Full Update: 08 Jan 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone

Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1

Toll Free Phone

1-866-442-5866

TTY Phone 905-827-9833
Fax 905-845-0588
E-Mail accesshalton@halton.ca
Website https://www.halton.ca/for-residents/children-and-parenting/parenting-supports#smartparent
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Jennifer Hedges RN, BNSc, MHS, Manager, Early Years and School Years

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A Prenatal and Parenting Text Messaging Program providing free, weekly text messages with trusted tips and resources tailored to your specific stage of pregnancy and your baby’s age (up to 12 months)

Text messages to support you with:

  • Healthy pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting
  • Baby care, feeding, bonding, and safety
  • Growth and development milestones and where to get help with any concerns
  • Building parenting skills and confidence
  • Self-care and creating a healthy family environment
  • Finding local prenatal and parenting programs in Halton

SmartParent is endorsed by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society

Hours

Not specified

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility

Pregnant women and new mothers of infants up to 1 year of age

Application

Register on SmartParent website

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
 
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Mailing Address c/o Halton Region Public Health 
Halton Regional Centre 
1151 Bronte Rd 
Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
Physical Access Not Applicable - Online service

Categories and Classification

Parenting Main Categories Physical Health
Parenting Sub-Categories Perinatal/Pregnancy/Postnatal
Service Categories General Expectant/New Parent Assistance

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