Parent Support Groups

Parenting is a tough job and you do not have to do it alone! This is a list of parent support groups in the Windsor are that exist to help people like you raise wonderful kids. Many of these groups hold regular meetings to encourage and provide information to parents. Best of all, they often offer shoulders to cry on, valuable ideas and suggestions, and tales from the trenches!

Note: Ontario Early Years Satellite Centres often offer various support groups for parents.

La Leche League
Windsor Tuesday: 736-3058 (Diana)
- Meetings: 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Jefferson Ontario Early Years Centre. Please call to confirm exact address
Windsor/Essex County Group: Jenn 966-1882 Leah 973-1119 Annette 978-3970
- 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm. Call leaders for exact location.
Lakeshore Daytime: Michelle 682-2360
- Meetings: 10am on the 2nd Monday each month at St. Simon&St. Jude Parish Hall, Belle River
Leamington Group: 825-7555 (Karen)
- Meetings: 2nd Monday each month in various locations.
To encourage, promote and provide mother-to- mother breastfeeding support and educational opportunities as an important contribution to the health of families and society. Accredited Leader are available for telephone help to answer your breastfeeding questions. La Leche League is recognised by the World Health Organization as the breastfeeding authority and is the largest woman's health organization in the world.

Windsor and Essex County Parents of Multiple Births Association
http://pomba.windsor-canada.com/
Place Concorde
7515 Forest Glade Drive
Windsor, Ont.

• President Elaine Nugent (phone 945-8184)
• Vice President Allison Sapuppo (phone:978-0280)

Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except July, August & December) 7pm at Place Concorde
This is a support group for parents of multiples. New members are always welcome.

For Men Only Group
Sandwich Community Health Centre
749 Felix Ave., Windsor, Ont.
Note: Must call first for interview
Phone: 259-6002, Ext. 228 (Dominic Boyd)
Hours: Usually 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month; 6:30pm - 8:30pm
A support group concerning parenting, relationships, and family issues.

Anger Management/Conflict Resolution Support Group
Windsor Family Forum
1720 Walker Rd, Windsor, Ont.
Phone: 253-2607
Website: http://www.windsorfamilyforum.com
Hours:
Men's Group - Tuesdays; 9:30am - 12:00pm or 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Women's Group - Thursdays; 9:30am - 12:00pm or 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Morning Break
Every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m (During School Months)
"We have three different age groups that kids are divided up into and are supervised by teachers, while the mom's are in a different room. The children play while the mom's get together for chatting, support, friendship and information. It is a very casual group that has been going for over twenty years. We are not religiously affiliated with the church. It is a great bunch of mom's and some wonderful friendship's have been made because of the group."
Glenwood United Church
1825 Grand Marais Rd. W., Windsor, Ont.
Beth Blunt Phone: 966-9261

Parents' Time Out
Lincoln Road United Church
659 Lincoln Rd., Windsor, Ont.
Phone: 253-5267

The Family Learning Centre
St. Gregory's Church
13789 St. Gregory Rd., St. Clair Beach, Ont.
Phone: 735-9517

Moms and Tots Program
Devonwood Community Church
3407 Woodward Blvd., Windsor, Ont.
Phone: 250-0998
Hours: Wednesday; 9:30am - 10:30am
Playgroup for tots and time of social interaction for moms. Refreshments provided.

Building Blocks for Better Babies
Phone: 977-6862
E-mail: bbbb@uwindsor.ca
Offers a chance to meet other pregnant women and new moms. Provides a relaxed atmosphere to learn and share.

St. Andrew's Preschool Playgroup
405 Victoria Ave, Windsor
Phone: 252-6501
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30
For parents, grandparents, or caregivers who want to give their children, age 5 and younger, some experience socializing in larger groups and have a chance to visit with other parents and caregivers. THIS IS NOT CHILDCARE. There will be play time, craft time, story/music time, snack time and gym time for children to participate in as they desire. There is no cost involved, however a donation can will be made available to help defray the cost of supplies. Park in the west parking lot and bring your child's cup for snack time if they prefer a certain type.