Welcome to the Pregnancy Outreach Program! We are proud to offer a unique blend of support for birthing persons in all stages of pregnancy and babies up to 6 months!
About us
The Pregnancy Outreach Program (POP) offers free and confidential support during pregnancy and continued until your baby turns 6 months old.
Our free services include a weekly drop-in group, individual counselling, free prenatal vitamins and vitamin D for infants, food hampers, prenatal classes, breastfeeding support and monthly cooking classes; along with other supports to help women have a healthy pregnancy and have a gentle transition into parenthood.
Our team consist of a nurse (RN), a nutritionist (RD) and outreach workers who provide support based on the individual needs of program participants.
By offering pregnant women and new families non-judgemental support, we assist program participants to have a healthy pregnancy, to access resources as needed, to build a network in the community and receive unbiased information. Through collaboration with other services in the community, the pregnancy outreach program provides optimum access to services for program participants.
The Pregnancy Outreach Program is part of the British Columbia Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs and is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
Prenatal Support:
we offer individual prenatal support during pregnancy and up until baby is 6 months old. This includes free prenatal vitamins, food coupons and/or hampers, access to a monthly harvest box, information on eating right, how to have a healthy baby, breastfeeding, baby development, alcohol and drug use and other questions you may have.
Weekly Drop-In group for families:
every Thursday we offer a drop-in group. In this group we cover a variety of topics from immunizations, breastfeeding, infant feeding, baby blues, sleep, sun safety and much more. Each week the topic is different and discussed in group, followed by a yummy lunch. This is a great way to learn about healthy pregnancy, breastfeeding, parenting etc. and to meet other parents and babies. Childminding is available.
Prenatal Classes:
to help you get ready to give birth. These free classes are held 4x a year, available for anyone expecting a baby and their support person. Please note that childminding is not available. Contact us for the next available classes.
Monthly Cooking Classes:
1x month we offer community kitchen. A group will cook together 4 meals that come to $1.00 per meal. This is a great way to meet new families, learn new recipes, and take home great meals to feed your own family. Childminding is available.
Contact Us
TELEPHONE
Tel: 250-542-1247 Ext 108
Fax: 250-542-3707
Text: 250 306 9954
OPENING HOURS
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and all statutory holidays closed
