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Department of Family Medicine

Maternity Centre of Hamilton

Services

We are here to support you throughout your pregnancy, offering a variety of services beyond your regular appointments with us. 

Please review what is available to you and contact us if you have questions. 

Social Work

Pregnancy is a positive experience for many. 

It can also bring social and emotional challenges. You may experience stress related to work, housing, finances or relationships. You may be concerned about your mood. Some may be affected by substance use or addiction. 

You may simply be interested in accessing services to support you in becoming the best parent you can be. 

Our counsellor can help you prepare to be a parent by connecting to community resources like prenatal programs, in-home support, and mental health counselling. 

Speak to your physician, resident or other health care professional about scheduling time to speak with our Social Worker. 

Allied health providers

Our team has many other individuals who can help, if needed, to support your pregnancy, including: 

  • Registered Dietitian 
  • System Navigation 
  • Physiotherapist 

Talk to your Maternity Centre provider if you think you would benefit from seeing one of these health-care professionals. 

STOP program

The Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) Program is a province-wide initiative delivering smoking cessation treatment and counselling support to people who want to reduce/quit their tobacco use.

These supports are available free of charge and include access to free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (Patches/Inhalers/Gum). 

Talk to your Maternity Centre provider if you think you would benefit from this program. 

PROSPR

The Program for Substance Use in Pregnancy (PROSPR) at the Maternity Centre of Hamilton is an integrated prenatal and substance use care program for pregnant people with substance use disorders. We provide a one-stop model where individuals can receive:

  • prenatal care
  • substance use care, including methadone or suboxone
  • mental health support
  • social work
  • linkages to primary care

Walk-in hours are available every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or contact us at (905) 528-5553.

Self-referrals accepted by phone or in-person. Health-care providers may refer by fax: 905-528-9178 (please include prenatal investigations and obstetrical history if available).