Postpartum Depression Resources
While it is normal to experience some mood swings, anxiety, sadness, and/or irritability following the arrival of a new baby, if these symptoms persist past a few weeks, it may be postpartum depression (PPD). PPD can affect fathers too.
While AMI-Quebec helps families cope with mental health challenges and illnesses in a loved one, we do not have specific resources for PPD. Please consult the resources below for help.
For perinatal loss, click here for our Grief resource list.
| ORGANIZATION (website) | PHONE | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACSM Montreal | 514-521-4993 | A factsheet on postpartum depression [E] | Montreal |
| Le Berceau, centre périnatal | 450-446-7760 | Support groups (free); perinatal in-home assistance (sliding scale) [F] | Beloeil (QC) |
| CHUM (Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal) | 514-890-8000 x36396 | A factsheet on the "baby blues" [E] | Montreal |
| Fertility Matters | 506-853-4401 | Support groups for men and for women; access to care, education, advocacy, awareness [E] | Canada |
| La Maison Bleue | 514-509-0833 | Personalized assessment, counselling, support groups and workshops, referral and follow-up for different problems experienced by members of the family. [E,F] | Montreal (CDN, Parc-Ex, Saint-Michel, and Verdun) |
| Montreal Therapy | 514-244-1290 | Couples counselling and therapy about infertility, adoption challenges, workshops ($ - sliding scale) [E,F] | Montreal |
| Motherwit Doula Care | 514-237-0737 | Support groups on postpartum doula care (free) [E]; Postpartum family care package ($) [E] | Montreal |
| Postpartum Support International Canada | 1-800-944-4773 (call, or text "help") | Support for perinatal mental health challenges including provider directories, online support groups, a telephone/text help line and downloadable tools. [E/other] | Canada |
| PsyMontreal | 514-337-2473 | Psychotherapy, coaching, motivational interviewing ($$; some discounts for students) [E,F] | Montreal |
| Les Relevailles de Montréal | 514-640-6741 | Support Groups, perinatal bereavement, individual or couple intervention (free), in-home assistance (sliding scale) [F] | Montreal |
| You, Me, Baby | Website | An online program for future and new parents that may help prevent postpartum anxiety and depression [E/F] | Quebec |
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