RESOURCES

Local, professional, virtual, and physical resources that may be helpful in your mental health journey.

EMERGENCY AND CRISIS

COUNSELLORS & THERAPISTS SPECIALIZING IN PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH

Postpartum Support International Directory

Find a list of care providers and services in Hamilton specializing in perinatal mental health. 

https://psidirectory.com/w:hamilton,%20ontario

If you're not in Hamilton, search for services close to you here:

https://psidirectory.com

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Cree Lambeck - Cherry Tree Counselling

https://www.cherrytreecounselling.ca

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Sarah Patterson

http://www.sarahpattersoncounselling.com

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Lisa Marie McGreal - Dundas Valley Psychotherapy 

https://www.dundasvalleypsychotherapy.com/AboutMe.en.html

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Eleni Opperwall Counselling

https://www.eleniopperwallcounselling.com

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The Womb

http://www.thewomb.ca/index.php/about/counselling-coaching

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St. Joe's Health Care - Women's Health Concerns Clinic/Connect

Available through pregnancy and 8-months postpartum.  A referral can be made through your family doctor or your midwife. Patients can contact them directly for more information:

Email: connectmhap@stjoes.ca
Phone: (905) 522-1155, Ext.36499

General information:

https://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services/mental-health-services/women%27s-health-concerns-clinic-whcc

 Referral information: 

https://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services/connect-mental-health-and-addiction-outpatient-programs

LOCAL VIRTUAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES

The Boys and GIrls Club of Hamilton

Monthly calendar of virtual events

https://www.kboysandgirlsclub.com/events/ 

EarlyON Center Calendars

Monthly calendar of virtual events 

http://www.todaysfamily.ca/programs/ontario-early-years-centres/  

http://ascy.ca/earlyon-child-and-family-centres/  

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The Womb

Parenting Workshops - infant first aid and CPR, introducing solids etc

http://www.thewomb.ca/index.php/workshops/parenting-workshops

FOR PARTNERS AND FAMILIES

Pacific Postpartum Support Society

Article, phone/text help line, resources for partners

https://postpartum.org/services/for-partners/

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Postpartum Support International

Information and resources partners and families

https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/family/

Phone,text and peer support, resources, articles for partners

https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads/

Peer Support Groups for parents and families

https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/#toggle-id-11-closed

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Beyond Blue

Australian resources about men's mental health including Dads

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/pregnancy-and-new-parents/dadvice-for-new-dads

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How's Dad Going?

Mental health information for expecting and new parents, including supporting partners. 

https://www.howisdadgoing.org.au

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Postpartum Men

Information and support for men struggling with mood concerns after the birth of a child. 

http://postpartummen.com

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Blueberry Therapy (Dundas)

https://www.blueberrytherapy.ca

Emerge Physio (Ancaster) - Melinda Wilson

https://emergephysio.ca

PODCASTS

Wonder of Parenting - A Brain Science Approach to Parenting

https://wonderofparenting.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=risk

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Unruffled - Janet Lansbury, expert in toddler behaviour and respectful parenting

https://www.janetlansbury.com/podcast-audio/

BOOKS

It's OK to Go Up the Slide - Heather Shumaker

A book about children taking risks and the “Renegade Rules” for Raising Confident and Creative Kids. https://heathershumaker.com/book/its-ok-to-go-up-the-slide/

No Bad Kids - Janet Lansbury

This book discusses toddler discipline and includes “tools for parents who are anticipating or experiencing those critical years when toddlers are developmentally obliged to test the limits of our patience and love.” https://www.janetlansbury.com 

Baby-Led Weaning and Baby-Led Weaning Cookbook - Gill Rapley

These books are good resources for introducing solids to your baby. Also available through the Hamilton  Library. http://www.rapleyweaning.com/blwbook.php

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Expecting Better, Crib Sheet, Family Firm - Emily Oster

These books examine the research surrounding common concerns/questions in pregnancy, newborn, and childhood.  She also has an email newsletter and an instagram that has some very accessible information about decision-making and families during the pandemic. https://emilyoster.net

The Fourth Trimester - Kimberly Anne Johnson

"A postpartum guide to healing your body, balancing your emotions, and restoring your vitality"

This book came up in the context of discussing processing birth trauma and from a quick look through her website it looks like there are lots of various resources related to this. https://www.magamama.com/the-book