Postpartum Mood Disorder Resources York Region and Toronto

Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders

1 in 5 new mothers are affected with Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Below, we listed some links to the symptoms. You can also check out the Resources we have compiled.

Symptoms of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Please check out the symptoms from the following resources:

Canadian-based:
http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/health_information/a_z_mental_health_and_addiction_information/Postpartum-depression/Pages/default.aspx#ui-tab-panel02
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/postpartum-depression.pdf
https://www.mooddisorders.ca/faq/postpartum-depression#t5n494

US-based:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/basics/symptoms/con-20029130

York Region and Toronto

Canadian Mental Health Association

Postpartum Depression info
https://cmha.ca/documents/postpartum-depression


Ontario Mental Health Helpine

Free Health Services Information 1-866-531-2600
https://www.connexontario.ca


York Support Services Network

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.
https://www.yssn.ca


Toronto Public Health

416-338-7600 free services for women who are experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety
https://www.toronto.ca

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
https://www.york.ca/


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
https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/mental-health/RLS/


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.
https://www.tehn.ca/?cid=3-15-97

South Riverdale Community Health Centre 

Postpartum Adjustment Program
https://www.srchc.ca/programs/family-programs/post-partum-adjustment-support/

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
https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/programs-and-services/counselling/


Catholic Community Services of York Region

Free or low cost counselling available to individuals, couples, families living in York Region
https://www.ccsyr.org/community-counselling


Jewish Family and Child

Counselling services for individuals or families who find themselves faced with critical difficulties
https://www.jfandcs.com

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
http://www.ontariodoulas.org


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