Free Breastfeeding Services
Toronto Public Health offers breastfeeding support through telephone counselling, breastfeeding clinics and at a support group.
Breastfeeding Clinics
Breastfeeding support is available through the following breastfeeding clinics. Services include breastfeeding assessment, information and follow-up care.
Please call to confirm clinic hours
(Please see the chart below)
Telephone Counselling
A Public Health Nurse can provide information about making an informed decision about breastfeeding and answer your questions and concerns.
Toronto Health Connection
416-338-7600
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free Breastfeeding Support Group
Drop-in, speak with a public health nurse and meet with other pregnant and breastfeeding families.
When:Ontario Early Years Centre
45 Overlea Boulevard, Unit 108A
Healthy snack and childcare is available. Call 416-421-8997.
Breastfeeding Friendly Places Directory
We are working with businesses in Toronto to ensure that breastfeeding women are comfortable and welcome to breastfeed anytime and anywhere.
| Clinics | Telephone | Days / Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Community Health Centre North York Sheridan Mall 2202 Jane Street, Suite 5 |
416-249-8000 Ext. 2253 |
Tuesday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Walk-in |
| Black Creek Community Health Centre Yorkgate Mall 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, Suite 202 |
416-246-2388 | Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Walk-in |
| Etobicoke Civic Centre 399 The West Mall, Lower Level |
416-338-7600 | Monday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Walk-in |
| Flemingdon Health Centre Fairview Community Health 5 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 359 |
416-640-5298 | Tuesday 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
Walk-in |
| North York General Hospital (NYGH) Branson Site 555 Finch Avenue West |
416-633-9420 Ext. 16046 |
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Open to all clients Appointment only |
| Saturday – Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
NYGH clients only Appointment only |
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| Rexdale Community Health Centre 8 Taber Road |
416-744-6312 | Tuesday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Walk-in |
| Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) Centenary Site 2867 Ellesmere Road, Main Floor |
416-284-8131 Ext. 4530 | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Walk-in |
| Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
RVHS - Centenary clients only Appointment only | ||
| TAIBU Community Health Centre 27 Tapscott Road, Unit 1 |
416-644-3536 |
Wednesday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Walk-in |
| The Crossways Mall Toronto Public Health (TPH) 2340 Dundas St. West |
416-338-7600 | Tuesday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Walk-in |
| The Scarborough Hospital Birchmount Campus 3030 Birchmount Road, Fourth floor 4B (paediatrics) |
416-495-2843 | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Walk-in |
| The Scarborough Hospital General Campus 3050 Lawrence Avenue East |
416-438-2911 Ext. 3222 |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm |
Walk-in |
| Toronto East General Hospital 825 Coxwell Avenue |
416-469-6667 | Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Walk-in |
| Toronto Public Health (TPH) Lisgar Office 51 Lisgar Street |
416-338-7600 | Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Walk-in |
| Unison Health and Community Services Keele/Rogers Site 1651 Keele Street, 3rd floor |
416-653-5400 Ext. 1300 |
Tuesday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Walk-in |
| William Osler Health System (WOHS) Etobicoke Site 101 Humber College Boulevard |
416-747-3400 Ext. 32303 |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday |
Appointments only WOHS and Toronto Public Health clients only. |
Monday Thursday |
Appointments only WOHS clients only. |
