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The Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program (HBHC) is a free and voluntary program that supports pregnant individuals and families with children 0-6 years of age. The HBHC Program can help you:

Have a healthy pregnancy.
Build a positive relationship with your child.
Promote your…

TBDHU, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, and Anishnawbe Mushkiki have created not one, but TWO exciting in-person prenatal classes:

Feeding My Newborn and
Preparing For My Newborn

These Classes Are Completely FREE and Open to All Expectant Parents!
Prepare for the journey…

Congratulations!

Expecting and having a baby can be one of the happiest times of your life, even if you weren’t planning to become pregnant. Expectant mothers (and fathers) can feel ranges of emotion – from sheer joy to anxiety, from overwhelming hope to uncertainty about the future. These…


 
 
 
 
 
 
Mental health stigma arises from the negative attitudes and actions towards someone who is struggling with their mental wellness. It can lead to feelings of shame and hopelessness. Stigma is one of the main reasons that a person may not choose to seek help…

Good mental health is important to functioning well at work and outside of work too.
Follow the links below for resources on how the workplace can impact mental health, how to protect your mental health at work, and the mental health services that are available to help.

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Opioids
Opioids are drugs that are used primarily to treat pain, Opioids can also induce euphoria (feeling high) and are sometimes used for this purpose. Opioids can be prescribed medications dispensed from a pharmacy or obtained through the illicit market. Some commonly used opioids include:…

An Unofficial Guide to Caring for a Young Person Who Uses Substances
   
You Are Not Alone
Parents Like Us is a free, community-developed handbook for caregivers of young people who are navigating substance use challenges. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or someone who cares…

As a workplace leader, it’s important to recognize how mental health and workplace environments impact each other. It makes good business sense to do what you can to protect and promote the psychological health of your workers. 
Follow the links below for information on various topics related…


Disclaimer
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports mental health in a variety of ways across our programs.
We do not provide acute crisis or mental health services or counselling. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:

Call 911
Call the suicide crisis helpline at…


Information on the 2025/2026 school year will be posted once confirmed.


 
Other Updates:

Lettre de recommandations sur le vaccin contre la polio
Carta de recomendaciones sobre la vacuna antipoliomielítica
رسالة توصيات لقاح شلل الأطفال


Reporting Immunizations to TBDHU

Parents and/or…

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is a seminar series of 2-3 workshops for parents who are on the right track but have some concerns with their child's behaviour or development. It is available for parents of children from 2 to 12 years.

Some misbehaviour in children in normal.…

What is Triple P?

Triple P is a parenting program for parents and is supported by 30 years of research. It follows a helpful, positive approach to raising children. The goal of Triple P is to help you create a positive, caring relationship with your children and family. 
 

Why Triple P…

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports a maternal mental health group therapy provided by St. Joseph's Care Group Mental Health Outpatient Program. The therapy group is for pregnant women who are having mental health difficulties or for women experiencing mood changes after baby.…

Workplace wellness is about increasing awareness about valuing the overall health and well-being of a workplace’s greatest resource - its people! It is an opportunity to support employee's overall well-being so they are empowered to feel and do their best.
If you're looking for support to…


.PHOTO OPTION FOR REPORTING IMMUNIZATIONS: Photos of immunization (vaccine) records can now be reported to TBDHU by uploading to a safe and secure TBDHU link. See below under "Reporting an Immunization Record" for more information.
USE ICON TO EASILY ACCESS VACCINE RECORDS: Use ICON as a…