Perinatal Mental Health Resources
If your mood or anxiety has felt different since pregnancy or birth, you are not alone — and real support exists. This is a curated collection developed over years of practice, and it continues to grow and evolve. We're glad to share these with you.
Disclaimer: Please use these resources thoughtfully, and with care and discretion. They are general suggestions, and not all may be helpful or applicable to you. Self-help resources and support groups are not a substitute for professional assessment and treatment. We are not personally invested in, nor do we profit from, any of the recommendations provided.
This may support you with: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, clinical programs, and finding a specialized provider.
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Recommended Resources
Postpartum Support International — Global perinatal mental health support, free groups, and a helpline at 1-800-944-4773.
PSI Provider Directory — Find a perinatal mental health specialist near you.
Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario — Support groups and pay-what-you-can therapy for Ontario parents.
OSMH Perinatal Mental Health — Hospital-based perinatal mental health services in Orillia.
Regional Women and Children Program (OSMH) — Obstetric and paediatric services for North Simcoe Muskoka.
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit — Free classes and training for new and expecting parents.
Mount Sinai Perinatal Mental Health Program — Specialized perinatal mental health care in Toronto at 416-586-4800 x8325.
Women's College Hospital — Reproductive Life Stages — Mental health care across reproductive life stages at 416-323-6400 x5635.
BRIA — Psychiatrist-designed women's mental health care with self-referral and extended benefit coverage.
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario — Free peer support chapters in Barrie, Orillia, and Midland.
