Dufferin Area Family Health Team

03/05/2026

This 2026 Nutrition Month, DAFHT dietitians are sharing easy nutrition tips to help you ! Follow us to catch them all!

03/04/2026

Are you getting ready to introduce solid foods to your baby? Our next Starting Solids class is March 12th! Led by a registered dietitian, you will learn everything you need to know about feeding your baby during their first year. This free, virtual session covers when and how to start solids, what foods to offer, allergy prevention, feeding approaches (like baby-led weaning and spoon feeding), and tips for raising a happy, healthy eater. Designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 0–12 months, the class is open to anyone in the community. Please call (519) 938-8802 x0 to register.

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

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03/04/2026

You can renew your child’s health card online!

If they are between 4–15 years old and born in Ontario, you may be eligible to renew online and receive a temporary card instantly.

Fast, easy and convenient!

Learn more: ontario.ca/page/health-card-renewal -3

03/02/2026

The Dufferin Area Family Health Team is currently seeking a CBT/Mental Health Therapist to join our team, as we work together with the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) – Central North Program to support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety or trauma-related concerns through structured cognitive-behavioral therapy.

This position with DAFHT includes participation in the HOOPP Pension Plan, extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance, EFAP program, and support for continuing education and professional membership fees. Salary is commensurate with the Ministry of Health compensation grid. For more information and to apply, visit the DAFHT website at https://dafht.ca/about-us/careers/.

03/02/2026

March 2-8 is Social Work Week. This year’s theme is Care. Insight. Together. It captures the interconnected strengths that define social work — empathy, expertise, and partnership in action. Social workers are regulated health professionals who work with clients - individuals, families, groups and communities—to improve individual and collective well-being. We especially recognize and thank DAFHT social workers who provide services to patients including application assistance and support for financial and government programs, service navigation with housing and food access, Powers of Attorney and advance care planning assistance and more!

03/02/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 – 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Feeling the teen years stretch your patience and your connection? 💬
Join us on 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏, 𝟕–𝟖 𝐏𝐌 (+ ½ 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐&𝐀)

Learn simple, practical ways to:

▪️Create emotional safety
▪️Listen without escalating
▪️Build trust in everyday interactions
▪️Reduce power struggles and repair after conflict

Whether you’re navigating short conversations, growing independence, or tricky moments, this workshop offers tools and insights to help you stay close to your teen.

Grab your spot and make time for connection
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AODpAuEnTEOMfIAA4B-LgA

03/02/2026

We're partnering with Catholic Family Services to provide a four week workshop series focused on building practical skills to support emotional well-being. Participants will learn strategies to manage stress and anxiety, reduce overthinking, navigate difficult emotions and develop sustainable self-care practices to support overall mental health.

Date: Every Wednesday in March
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Exchange Meeting Room (55 Healey Road, Unit 10 Bolton, ON)

Workshop Schedule:
March 4 – Stress Management & Self-Care
March 11 – Overthinking
March 18 – Managing Difficult Emotions
March 25 – Managing Anxiety

To register please call 905-584-2300 ext. 201 or 905-450-1608 ext. 112

02/27/2026

Creating Understanding with Young Parents (CUP) is a program specifically designed with the young parents in mind (Age of parent under 25yrs).

CUP offers parents and expecting parents the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to support them in daily life, while networking with other peer parents.
CUP is a program that supports young parents and their children to learn and develop while fostering confidence, self-esteem and attachment.

Orangeville EarlyON
Mondays - 9:30-11:00am
This program does require you to email dufferinearlyon@dufferincounty.ca before attending

02/26/2026

Parent Support Network’s Winter 2026 schedule of free parenting workshops. Upcoming workshop topics include anger and stress management, how to raise competent eaters, and helping your child navigate their anxiety.