Pregnant and Parenting Youth
  Mission Statement

Vita Manor is a Catholic Agency dedicated to providing life affirming residential and community support to all pregnant and parenting women in Peel. Vita Manor takes leadership in promoting awareness and understanding of the impact of unplanned pregnancy on families and the community.

Who do we help?
  • Helping young women and men who are pregnant or parenting
Where?
  • Anyone in Peel Region – Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon
  • If you are outside of the Peel Region we will connect you to resources in your area.
How?
  1. Support in the Community

    2. Contact: Community Counselor
    905-812-5477
    Hours: Monday – Friday 9-5pm

    The Community Counsellor provides a wide range of support for pregnant and parenting youth.

    The following are examples of information and/or support, the Community Counselor can provide. (List is not limited to examples):

    • Housing
    • Advocacy
    • Education
    • Pre-post natal information and education
    • Financial Assistance
    • Maternity/ baby clothes
    • Referrals

    The Community Counsellor promotes awareness and provides information for community by informing community agencies and presenting to schools across the Peel Region.

  2. Residential Program – Vita Manor (click for more information)

    3. Contact: Residential Counsellor
    905-812-5477
    Hours: Sunday – Thursday 3:00pm – 10:30pm

    • Vita Manor has four beds available for young pregnant women.
    • Mother and baby can stay at Vita Manor until baby is three months old.
    • The main focuses of the Residential program are as follows:
      • Health and safety of mother and newborn
      • Continuing education and/or skills training
      • Independent living skills
      • Stress management
      • Affordable housing
      • Connecting to the community
    • Vita Manor provides advocacy and referrals to other agencies, when necessary.

  3. Growing As Parents (click for more information)

    4. Contact: Program Facilitator
    905-858-0329 x 230
    Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00pm

    Vita Centre offers Motherhood and Fatherhood parenting groups. These are offered at various dates, times and locations. Each group can be adjusted to meet the group’s needs or interests.

    Benefits:

    • Small group interaction, and a friendly social environment that allows them to learn in a non-judgmental setting.
    • Reduce isolation of young moms and dads
    • Keep parents connected to service providers
    • Provide user-friendly information
    • Provide referrals to agencies and resources
    • Provide opportunities to practice new skills
    • Enhance self-esteem and self-confidence