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Program: Parenting Groups  
Organization: Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre
Phone Numbers: 519-434-6848
Fax: 519-434-6851
Email: lcollins@merrymount.on.ca
Website: www.merrymount.on.ca
Address:
1064 Colborne St
London, ON
N6A 4B3
Intersection: Colborne St and Huron St
Location: Northwest London
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
24 hour care
Service Description: Group programs for parents and caregivers

Parent’s Care- designed for parents looking for support for personal development and parenting challenges * Thur 1pm – 3pm * Contact Sarah ext 280

Parenting Preschoolers-
Provides parents with strategies to meet the needs of their young children, and promote positive, sensitive parent/child interactions * Contact Wendy ext 274

Right from the Start-
for parents of infants to enhance parent’s skills in responding sensitively * Contact Wendy ext 274

On Your Own-
Addresses the effects of separation and divorce on children and examines strategies for a health adjustment to the changes in the family * Contact Katie ext 236

Don’t Make Me Go! Whose first Day is it Anyways?-
Parents can learn ways to ease the transition * Contact Sarah ext 280

Parenting School Aged Children (ages 6-12) -
establishing effective communication, developing constructive discipline strategies and building child’s self esteem * Contact Susan ext 278

Triple P-
explores what is positive parenting, causes of child behaviour problems, promoting children’s development and managing misbehaviour * Contact Wendy ext 274

The Temper Tricking Club-
Aimed at building family strategies for managing temper * Contact Wendy ext 274

When Your Child has ADHD-
designed to increase parent’s understanding of ADHD and consider strategies to help their child cope at home and school * Contact Wendy ext 274

Preparing to Parent-
6 week prenatal program for expectant, new parents or anyone planning to have a baby in the future * Contact Kathryn ext 227

Secure Connections -
10 week, infant play based group with an attachment focus, for parents and infants up to 15 months * Contact Kathryn ext 227

Secure Connections: Toddler Group-
10 week program for parents and toddlers 15– 30 months, group discussions and play time * Contact Kathryn ext 227

Playtime Fun-
weekly drop-in program for parents and care givers with infants up to 24 months.  Fridays 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Contact Kathryn ext 227

Busy Bodies-
preschool and parent drop in playgroup * Contact Sarah at ext 280

Mother Reach-
drop-in ongoing support and discussion group for women experiencing Post Partum Mood disorder * Call Kathryn at ext 227 or Lisa at ext 228

Well Baby & Child Clinic-
Health Nurse and Nurse Practitioner available to
answer questions and offer support Fri 9:30 am. – 11:30 am * Call Public Health at 519-663-5317 ext 2280

Prenatal Classes-
Learn what is expected during pregnancy and child birth and how to care for a newborn child * call Public Health at 519-633-5317 ext 2262

Strengthening Families for the Future-
14 session adult/child program for families with a history of addiction issues designed to improve family relationships, strengthen parenting skills, build children’s life skills * children ages 7 – 11 years old * contact Sarah at 519-434-6848  ext 280 or Raquel at Addiction Services of Thames Valley at 519-673-3242 ext 256

S.I.P.P ( Strategies in Positive Parenting)-
supports parents in setting goals for change to promote personal competency Mon 1pm–3pm. Contact Wendy ext 274

Building Families-
23 session program, that will support parents making positive changes and diminishing risk factors that negatively impact children * Wed, Jan 16 – June 19, 2013, 9:15am–12:15pm * Call Wendy ext 274

Building Secure Connections-
parents of an infant or toddler will enjoy discussion and playtime with their child to support the attachment relationship * designed for custodial and non-custodial parents * Call Wendy Smith at C.A.S. 519-455-9000 Ext. 387

The Community Group for Children who have been exposed to Woman Abuse- 
program for children/youth, up to sixteen years of age and their mothers who have experienced abuse in their family * Self Referrals, contact Community Group Program Coordinators at 519-455-9000 Ext. 235
Fees: Set fee * subsidy available for eligible families
Application: Self referral - telephone for appointment
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Children birth up to 13 years and their families * especially those who are experiencing stress and need additional support and resources
Languages: English ; French
Language Note: French service and translation of materials provided through La Ribambelle
Area(s) Served: London, Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford
See Also: Anger Management

This information was last completely updated on 1/3/2013

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