This is a list of Perinatal Mood Disorder Resources in Ontario. For a list of online resources, click here

General Information

• Mental Health Helpline- free health services information by calling 1-866-531-2600
  
• Mother Risk - answers questions about taking medication while pregnant and breastfeeding
  
• Toll-free: 1-877-439-2744
• Toronto: 416-813-6780
• Mood Disorder Association of Ontario- directory of peer support groups in Ontario
  

Toronto and York Region

• Toronto Health Services - offers free weekly support groups for women with babies less than 1 year of age
  
• speak with a Public Health Nurse at 416-338-7600 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm)
• Crisis Intervention Support Line- York Support Service Network(YSSN) Community Crisis Response Service is available to all York Region residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis
• Toronto Distress Centre- 24 hour crisis support available for the GTA by calling 416-408-4357
• York Region Transition to Parenting Program - offers support for families
• 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
• Catholic Community Services of York Region
• Family Counselling and Groups
• Women's Programs

Peterborough

• Pediatric Outpatient Clinic at Peterborough Regional Hospital
• Not What I Expected: A Group for Women with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Experiences
• 8 weekly sessions for women with PPMD and their infants under 12 months
• Referrals can be faxed to 705-740-8004 or self-referral by calling 705-743-2121 ext. 2799 or 705-740-8055
• Contact Erin Brown at 705-743-2121 ext. 2799 for more information

Peel Region

• Postpartum Depression Support Line - Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm
  
• Brampton/Mississauga: 905-459-8441
• Caledon: 289-298-5468
• Toll-free: 1-877-298-4890
• Postpartum Mood Disorder Program- offers community resources to give families the support they need
  
• Parent-Infant Program- for parents with infants 36 months or younger who are dealing with multiple stressors
  

Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge

• Grand River Hospital- provides individual counselling and weekly support group meetings
  
• Postpartum Mood Disorder Support Group - 519-749-4300 ext. 2267
• Crisis Clinic (weekends and evenings) - 519-742-3611 (ask for the crisis clinic)
• Cambridge Memorial Hospital- provides Mental Health Services
  
• Crisis Services of Waterloo Region - available 24 hours by calling 519-745-1166
  
• Telecare Cambridge - provides a confidential phone-in service for individuals who need support by calling 519-658-5455
  
• Carizon Family and Community Services- provides community resources and support
  
• 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- provides services to help families
  
• Yellowood Nutrition and Wellness- provides Healthy Baby consultations, Lactation consultant services, postpartum mood disorder services
  

London

• Postpartum Depression Helpline - free support offered by calling 519-672-4673
  
• Mother Reach- provides information and tips about PPMD and offers a weekly support group
  

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 community-based programs and services
  
• Point in Time- provides support and services to residents of Haliburton County
  

Ottawa

• Family Services Ottawa - 8-week program for mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety
  
• Parent Resource Centre Ottawa- postpartum depression support
  

 Sarnia/Lambton

• St. Clair Child and Youth Services - provides postpartum depression support
• To speak with a member of the Postpartum Adjustment Team call 519-337-3701 ext. 3

Niagara Region

• Parent Talk Line (Through NRPH) 
  
• 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7555

• Niagara Region Public Health

• Mental health and addictions telephone support in Niagara (Access Line)
  
• 1-866-550-5205
• IMPACT
• Women’s Health Concerns Clinic
•  Mother Matters
• Self-management resources:
• Managing Depression – A Self Help Skills Resource for Women Living with Depression during Pregnancy, After Delivery and Beyond
• Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Self-Help Guide for Mothers
• Coping with Anxiety During Pregnancy and Following the Birth – A guide for women and health care providers  

Halton

• http://www.halton.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=8310&pageId=28527
  
• Or call 311

Hamilton

• http://www.hnhbhealthline.ca/listServicesDetailed.aspx?id=10535