View a list of Help Lines on our Mental Health Services page.
Pregnant, Postpartum and Families with a Baby
If you need help now, call 911 or a crisis intervention service.
Take the first step toward feeling better.
Are you facing emotional challenges during pregnancy or after childbirth? Explore the resources below and connect with the care you deserve.
See also: Mood and Anxiety Disorders During and After Pregnancy
Contact your health care provider, physician, midwife, nurse practitioner or obstetrician if you are not feeling yourself and wondering if you may be experiencing a mood change during pregnancy or after having a baby.
Perinatal Psychiatric consultation is available through the Ontario Telemedicine (tele-psychiatry) Program to all Ontario Primary Health Care Providers (Family MD, NP, etc.).
If you do not have health care provider, please visit a local walk-in clinic, or access a virtual clinic.
Walk-In Clinics
Virtual Health Care
Community Mental Health Services
The Alliance Centre at West Nipissing General Hospital
Free, confidential and bilingual mental health and substance abuse services to people 16 years of age and older who live in the Municipality of West Nipissing.
- All referral sources, including self-referrals, are accepted.
Phone: 705-753-2271 ext. 721
Email: alliancecentre@alliancecentre.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association (Muskoka Parry Sound)
Counselling services provide assessment, individual counselling, treatment planning and group counselling for mental health and addictions. Services may also include psychiatric consultation.
Parry Sound: 705-746-4264
Sundridge: 705-384-5392
Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing
A fully accredited, non-profit organization providing professional counselling services and community programs to individuals, couples and families.
Phone: 705-472-6515
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca
Counselling and therapy services for those under the age of 18 years old and their families.
North Bay: 705-476-2293
Parry Sound: 705-746-4293
Sundridge: 705-384-5225
General: 1-800-668-8555
Postpartum Matters
A free eight-week online support group for women and gender-diverse individuals who have a baby under the age of one year. Run by the Mental Health Program at Women’s College.
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
Treatment and services for people with depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions.
- Online appointments available.
- Time-limited therapy.
Phone: 1-877-341-4729 ext. 2883
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Group at NBRHC Outpatient Clinic
- Nipissing residents only.
- Physician referral required.
- Group for mothers/birthing persons who have given birth or adopted a child in the last year, have the child in their care, and who are experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety.
- Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is informed by Mindfulness and Self –Compassion.
Your Family Physician/Nurse Practitioner
If your health care provider is part of the Family Health Team or Community Health Centre, you have access to free time-limited counselling and different groups.
Indigenous Programs and Supports
Talk 4 Healing
- 24/7 help, support and resources for Indigenous women
- Services in 14 languages
Call or text 1-855-554-4325
Live web chat also available.
B’Saanibamaadsiwin
Meaning "living a good life," this Aboriginal mental health program provides mental wellness care that is culturally safe. Services available include assessment, referral, crisis and counselling services.
Phone: 705-746-2512
Hope for Wellness Help Line
- Available 24/7 to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
- Offers immediate counselling and crisis intervention support.
- Online chat and phone call options available.
Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Indigenous Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program (Nipissing District)
- Helps Indigenous families to provide the best opportunities for healthy development up to 6 years of age.
- Prenatal and parenting support
- Infant supplies (diapers, baby food, etc.)
- Craft and activity supplies
- Referrals to community resources
Phone: 705-472-2811 ext. 204
Mental Health and Addictions Program
- Offered Ontario-wide and includes a wide range of services and supports to Métis children, youth and adults.
- Services are delivered in person, over the phone, or by video conference.
Phone:1-800-263-4889 ext. 7
Email: MHA@metisnation.org
North Bay Indigenous Hub
Holistic, culturally relevant mental wellness and social services for individuals and families.
Phone: 705-995-0060
Email: info@gmghub.ca
Parry Sound Friendship Centre
Working in a Healthy holistic environment; collectedly and cooperatively to promote and deliver programs and activities to build healthier lifestyles, families and communities.
- Available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people
Phone: 705-746-5970
Métis Nation of Ontario Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program
This Program is designed to help children and families from the pre-natal stage to six years of age. The goal of is to ensure equitable access to resources, support, and knowledge for Métis families so that their children have the best possible opportunity to thrive.
Phone: 705-474-2767 ext. 314
Email: contactus@metisnation.org
Maternal Child Health - Nipissing First Nation
Maternal Child Health program links families with children (0-6 years) to appropriate supports and services in the community.
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International offers more than 20 online support groups, including groups for military moms, NICU parents, queer parents, pregnancy mood, pregnancy and infant loss, postpartum psychosis survivors and more.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network
PAIL provides support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or the death of their baby/babies.
BounceBack®
A free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry.
Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
Self-Help Booklets
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Pregnant or have young children? Learn about our Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program.
Mental Health Services
Help lines and other mental health supports for adults, children and youth, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQ+ and more.
The resources listed are provided for informational purposes. Users are encouraged to verify the accuracy and relevance of the information prior to use. To help find the option that is best for you, review this list with a trusted health care provider.