Postpartum Mood Disorder Resources
A round-up of Postpartum Depression & Anxiety related resources.
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Quick Links to Area-Specific Resources
General Information
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Postpartum Depression info
- Mood Disorders Association of Ontario - FAQ
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - information on postpartum depression from Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health.
- Life With New Baby - Best Start by Health Nexus. Their goal is to raise awareness, clarify misconceptions about what PPMD is, and to encourage women experiencing symptoms of PPMD to seek help.
- Life with a new baby is not always what you expect (PDF download)
- Postpartum Progress - a blog from non-profit organization Postpartum Progress® which raises awareness, fights stigma and provides peer support to women with maternal mental illness. Offers in-depth information, support and hope for all pregnant and new moms who have postpartum depression.
- Healthy Babies Healthy Children - a free program in Ontario, providing supports for new parents and families with children up to age 6
- Toronto Services for Women with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety guide (PDF download) - a comprehensive list of local hospitals and community agencies that provide services for women and their families affected by postpartum depression and other mood disorders.
- Family Doctor - talk to your family doctor. If you do not have one, you can look for one using Ontario's Healthcare Connect
- Family Service Ontario - comprehensive directory of agencies providing family services in Ontario
- eMental Health - directory of mental health help, services and organizations in your area
- Maternal Mental Health - EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) Screening and Care Guide for routine primary care
- Many of the Ontario Early Years Centres also run parenting programs
- Check the calendar for your local Early Years Centre - find your local centre in Ontario.
- DrugRehab.com - an online resource that provides information and answers to people fighting substance abuse and addiction.
York Region and Toronto
- Postpartum Support and Care - Locations and times for the Transition to Parenting Program through York Region Public Health
- Ontario Mental Health Helpline - Free Health Services Information 1-866-531-2600
- Crisis Intervention support line 905-310-COPE (2673) - York Support Services Network (YSSN) Community Crisis Response Service is available to all York Region residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis, and their families or friends.
- Toronto Public Health - 416-338-7600 free services for women who are experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety
- Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357 - available 24/7
Programs
- York Region Transition to Parenting Program - for new and expecting parents who are looking for support while adjusting to parenthood
- Contact and register through York Region Health Connection 1-800-361-5653
- Perinatal Mental Health Program - Mount Sinai hospital
- Women's College Hospital
- Reproductive Life Stages Program - assessment and short-term treatment for women experiencing anxiety and mood-related difficulties
- Mother Matters - 10-week online support group run by the Mental Health Program
- East Toronto Postpartum Adjustment Program - community-based collaboration involving Alternatives East York Mental Health Agency, South Riverdale Community Health Centre, Toronto East General Hospital, and Toronto Public Health. The program is designed for women that have recently given birth or have adopted a child and are experiencing episodes of postpartum adjustment.
- South Riverdale Community Health Centre - Postpartum Adjustment Program
Counselling Services
- Family Services Toronto - Counselling 416-595-9618 - offers counseling and therapy at the following locations: downtown Toronto, Scarborough, North York, South Etobicoke, and Rexdale
- Catholic Community Services of York Region - free or low cost counselling available to individuals, couples, families living in York Region
- Jewish Family and Child - counselling services for individuals or families who find themselves faced with critical difficulties
Postpartum Support and Care
- Association of Ontario Doulas - a non-profit association committed to providing emotional and physical support for women during the childbirth process, and fostering a positive, informed birth experience
Haliburton
- Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Health Unit - Crisis Lines and Local resources
- Haliburton Highlands Mental Health Services - provides counselling and crisis intervention services
- SIRCH (Community Services - Supportive Initiative for Residents in the County of Haliburton provides dozens of community-based programs and services in Haliburton County
- Central East Health Line - directory of services available
- Women's Health Care Centre at Peterborough Regional Health Centre - provides health care services for women in Peterborough, Haliburton, and Northumberland Counties, and City of Kawartha Lakes. Offers information, support, counselling and treatment to help women
- Ontario Early Years Centre Haliburton Victoria Brock - The riding of Haliburton Victoria Brock encompasses Haliburton County, City of Kawartha Lakes (formerly Victoria County), Brock Township (part of Durham Region) and two municipalities of Peterborough County (Millbrook-Cavan-North Monaghan and North Kawartha)
- Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents - provides supports and services to residents of Haliburton County
Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge
- Grand River Hospital
- Provides individual counselling, and weekly support group meetings run by a Social Worker
- Post Partum Mood Disorder Clinic - Irene Tiegs 519-749-4300 ext. 2267
- Grand River Hospital Crisis Clinic - 519-742-3611 This clinic is available on evenings and weekends. Please call the above number and ask for the crisis clinic
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital provides Mental Health Services
- Post Partum Mood Disorder Clinic 519-621-2330 x 4361
- Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre - the Stork Secrets (Postpartum Adjustment: Recovery and Discovery) is a peer support group for mothers.
- Crisis Services of Waterloo Region - provides prevention, assessment, intervention and resolution services for urgent crisis situations in Waterloo Region
- Crisis Line 519-744-1813
- Telecare Cambridge Distress Centre - provides a confidential phone-in service for individuals who are in crisis, distressed, lonely or just need a hearing ear
- Carizon Family and Community Services - provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to the delivery of community services in the area of children’s mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence, individual and family counselling, credit counselling, settlement supports and collective wellness.
- KW Counselling Services - a multi-service agency providing individual, family, group and outreach supports to the community.
- The Holistic Parent magazine - for parents in Waterloo Region and surrounding areas. Published three times per year, The Holistic Parent focuses on natural health and wellness, as well as attachment parenting and gentle guidance.
- Your Wellness Team On Queen – No Woman Left Behind meets the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30am – noon. Guest speakers monthly, lots of support.
- Join the Facebook group here for online support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nowomanleftbehind/
- Yellowood Nutrition and Wellness - provides Healthy Baby consultations, Lactation consultant services, postpartum mood disorder services
- Please contact 519.716.0956 or taniar@golden.net www.yellowood.ca
- Tania runs No Woman Left Behind Peer to Peer group, meets at wellness team on queen, 2nd Tuesday of each month 1030am-noon
Ottawa
- Family Services Ottawa - The MOMS Group is a 10 week group program for mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety
- Parent Resource Centre Ottawa - postpartum depression support
Niagara
- Niagara Public Health - Parenting: Postpartum Mood Disorders
- Counselling and Parenting Support, specializing in Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health - Emily Pollak
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