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Mothers & Others

Peel Postpartum Family Support Line

Are you feeling?

Isolated...Sad...Alone...Guilty....Depressed...Angry... Confused... Frustrated?

Do you find yourself saying?...

"I don't feel a bond with my baby?"
"I feel so sad, when I am supposed to be happy?"
"All I do is give and no one is taking care of me"
"When will my partner be back to normal
?"

You are not alone. Caring non-judgmental support is available in English,Hindi,Urdu, Punjabi,Spanish,Portuguese, Mandarin and Cantonese: Monday to Friday 10 am to 10 pm by calling:

905-459-8441
From Caledon: 289-298-5468

The support line is staffed by trained volunteers who can provide caring, emotional support to women and their families during the prenatal and postpartum period.
 
Outbound support calls can be provided for those who need ongoing support. Self refer or service providers can refer with consent. 
 

If you need to speak to a Public Health Nurse call Region of Peel, Public Health at 905-799-7700 Monday to Friday between
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Caledon residents call free of charge at 905-584-2216.
You can also e-mail
peelhealth@peelregion.ca
Outside of these hours, contact Telehealth Ontario at
 1-866-797-0000.

If you are in crisis call 911, go to your nearest hospital emergency department or Call Peel Crisis Services if you live in the Region of Peel at 905-278-9036 

Facts about PMD

Recognizing PMD 

Risk factors

Treatment Options

Fact sheets

PMD Symptom Checklist

Community Resources

Resources for families

5 Things Dads Can Do to Understand & Help with Postpartum Depression  Dec.09 PBS, This Emotional Life

Fathers Talk About Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
You Tube Video Dec.09

Unmasking Postpartum Depression Watch the video of 3 families courageously sharing their experience with PMD at the Unmasking Postpartum Depression Conference Oct. 2009 Regina SK (note: scroll down to the bottom of the page)




 


 



 


 



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