Local, peer support groups and mental health resources for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression,
and other mental health concerns in pregnancy and after childbirth
RESOURCES
Local, professional, virtual, and physical resources that may be helpful in your mental health journey.
EMERGENCY AND CRISIS
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Emergency - 911
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) - 905-972-8338
Women's Services Crisis - 905-523-6277
Mental Health Crisis - 905-529-7878
Sexual Assault Centre (SACHA) - 905-525-4162
Assaulted Women's Health Line - 1-866-863-0511
Canada Suicide Prevention Services - 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
COUNSELLORS & THERAPISTS SPECIALIZING IN PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH
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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:
Cree Lambeck - Cherry Tree Counselling
https://www.cherrytreecounselling.ca
Sarah Patterson
http://www.sarahpattersoncounselling.com
Lisa Marie McGreal - Dundas Valley Psychotherapy
https://www.dundasvalleypsychotherapy.com/AboutMe.en.html
Eleni Opperwall Counselling
https://www.eleniopperwallcounselling.com
The Womb
http://www.thewomb.ca/index.php/about/counselling-coaching
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:
Referral information:
ONLINE RESOURCES
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Hamilton Public Health
Health Connections - talk to a public health nurse 8:30am-4:30pm - 905-546-3550
Information about breastfeeding resources
https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/clinics-services/breastfeeding-support-in-hamilton
Postpartum Support International
Pacific Postpartum Support Society
Strugglecare
Resource on how to accomplish care tasks barriers including physical or mental health
LOCAL VIRTUAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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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/
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
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Pacific Postpartum Support Society
Article, phone/text help line, resources for partners
https://postpartum.org/services/dads/resources-dads/
Postpartum Support International
Information and resources partners and families
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/family/
Phone/text support, resources, articles for partners
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads/
Beyond Blue
Australian resources about men's mental health including Dads
https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/pregnancy-and-new-parents/dadvice-for-new-dads
How's Dad Going?
Mental health information for expecting and new parents, including supporting partners.
https://www.howisdadgoing.org.au
Postpartum Men
Information and support for men struggling with mood concerns after the birth of a child.
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY
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PODCASTS
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Wonder of Parenting - A Brain Science Approach to Parenting
https://wonderofparenting.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=risk
Unruffled - Janet Lansbury, expert in toddler behaviour and respectful parenting
BOOKS
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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
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
Disclaimer
The resources listed on our website resources have been helpful for peer support group participants in their recovery journey. Resources are not specifically endorsed by Hamilton Postpartum.