Post Partum Anxiety Local Resources (Durham Region)

Public Health & Community Support

• Durham Health Connection Line
  A free and confidential phone service offering support for prenatal health, breastfeeding, child development, and parenting. Public health nurses are available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  📞 905-668-2020 or 1-800-841-2729
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• Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC)
  A home visiting program providing support during pregnancy and after childbirth. Services include telephone counseling, home visits, and referrals to community resources.
  📞 1-800-841-2729
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• Perinatal Mood Disorders Support Group
  Facilitated by public health nurses, this support group offers a safe space for individuals experiencing postpartum mood disorders.
  📞 905-668-6241
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🧠 Mental Health Services

• Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
  Offers inpatient and outpatient services for mental health conditions, including anxiety and mood disorders.
  📞 905-576-8711
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• Community Care Durham – COPE Mental Health Program
  Provides in-person, virtual, and hybrid support groups for adults aged 16 and older with emotional and/or mental health concerns.
  📞 905-668-6223
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• Catholic Family Services of Durham
  Offers individual and group counseling services on a sliding fee scale.
  📞 905-725-3513
  🌐 Catholic Family Services​

👩‍👧 Peer Support & Specialized Programs

• The MotHERS Program™
  Provides resources and information for perinatal mental health support in the Durham Region.
  🌐 The MotHERS Program​

• Women's Health Physiotherapy Centre – Maternal Mental Health Services
  Offers one-on-one psychotherapy sessions and a peer support group for new mothers to address mental health challenges during the perinatal period.
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📞 Crisis & Helplines

• Durham Mental Health Services 24/7 Crisis Line
  Provides immediate support for mental health crises.
  📞 1-800-742-1890 or 905-666-0483
  🌐 Durham Mental Health Services​

• Distress Centre Durham 24/7 Crisis Line
  Offers emotional support and crisis intervention services.
  📞 1-800-452-0688
  🌐 Distress Centre Durham​

• Postpartum Support International (PSI) Helpline
  Provides support and resources for individuals experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
  📞 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)
  🌐 PSI Canada​