CO-CREATH WINTER WEBINAR SERIES
Healthy Growth and Development Program:
Supporting Perinatal Mental Health in the Community
Webinar Overview
The webinar is presented by our community partners at Ottawa Public Health (OPH). Laura Crupi, a clinical nurse specialist at OPH, provides an overview of the Healthy Growth and Development Program, highlighting its services and the program’s approach to supporting individuals and families during the perinatal period. The webinar discusses key socio-demographic data collected from their Healthy Babies, Healthy Children (HBHC) proram to share how these insights inform care coordination and improve service delivery to equity deserving communities. The episode also features a conversation with Julie, a public health nurse, who delivers home visiting services, offering practical insights on providing culturally responsive care, early intervention, and meeting families where they are. Together, the discussion illustrates how integrated community-focused approaches can strengthen and advance perinatal mental health outcomes for all.
