New Choices is an evidence-based program of Grace Haven that exists to reduce the harmful effects of substance use on women identified who are pregnant and/or parenting children up to six years old.

New Choices provides a diverse range of services and supports all in one place.

Who We Serve

  • Women identified with substance use concerns who are pregnant or parenting
  • Children under the age of six
  • Mothers feeling overwhelmed, trapped, frustrated or alone
  • Women identified that are working towards having their children return to their care and are looking for support through that process

What We Offer

  • Addiction education and supporrt
  • Individual and group counselling
  • Case management and co-ordination
  • Support and advocacy
  • Parenting education and support
  • Women’s health education including pre- and post-natal support
  • Referrals to other community agencies
  • Outreach

"New Choices helps you with everything. If you’re having a housing crisis, if you need a lawyer, there’s nothing they don’t do... Without being embarrassed, you can go to them. They help you in so many ways, not just recovery."

- Barbie, New Choices participant

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“Because of New Choices, I can parent my son sober and healthy. I’ve put the tools they taught me to good use, and I am a better mom because of the program.”

- Alysse, New Choices participant

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New Choices Programs

  • Addictions groups and individual sessions with an addictions counsellor
  • Public health groups (sexual health, nutrition, dental health, breastfeeding, smoking cessation)
  • Wellness and personal development groups
  • Parenting support programming and parenting groups
  • Individual sessions and home visits with an infant-parent specialist
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children's room

Programming for Children

  • New Choices provides an opportunity for mothers and their children to interact in a safe environment, and for children to interact with their peers.
  • Programming includes a variety of activities such as crafts, sensory play, circle time, and time for mothers and children tp engage in play and connection time together.

Snoezelen

  • Snoezelen is a safe, non-threatening sensory room filled with sights, sounds, textures and aromas. It offers a wealth of benefits for both mother and child, helping to improve communication, build trust, and enhance their understanding of each other.
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Contact

NEW CHOICES

431 Whitney Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
L8S 2H6
Located in the St Josephs Womankind Building

Phone: 905-522-5556
Fax: 905-522-6046

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