Support Groups & Helplines
Support Groups
Queer Parents Online Support Group
FREE and open to all members of the queer community who are expecting, adopting, and/or parenting babies up to 2 years. This group is intended for gestational, non-gestational and adoptive parents.
Postpartum Psychosis Support Forum
Connect with others affected by Postpartum Psychosis via this online peer support forum.
Online Support Forums for Perinatal PTSD and Birth Trauma
An organization designed for the sole purpose of providing and creating support for women who have experienced childbirth as traumatic. Offers online forums for mothers and caregivers/families.
Perinatal Information and Support
Podcasts, classes, and support for your perinatal experience.
Bipolar Disorder Resources
Education, information, resources and support for Perinatal Bipolar Disorder.
Father Support Groups
A guide to support groups for Dads.
Online Peer Support for Military Moms
Online facilitated peer support group for Military Moms is here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Military spouses, active duty personnel and veteran moms are welcome to attend. Trained facilitators are military spouses and understand the unique stress of the military family life.
Online Support for NICU Parents
This online NICU group is intended for parents of babies who are currently or formerly in the NICU. Connecting with others who have experienced the uniquely stressful environment of a NICU will provide parents with understanding, as well as helpful tools and resources. Whether your baby is currently in the NICU or you have finally returned home, our NICU parents support group is here for you.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss for Moms
Online Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support group provides connection for mothers grieving the loss of their baby. Led by PSI trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved mothers find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss for Parents
Online Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support group provides connection for parents grieving the loss of their baby. Led by PSI trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved mothers find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope.
Perinatal (Pregnancy and Postpartum) Mood Support Group
Online support group for moms experiencing mood or emotional challenges during the perinatal period (pregnancy and 1 year post birth). This group is here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, Baby Blues, pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, this group is here for you
Black Mamas Matter Support Group
This group is for Black mothers who are seeking peer support during the perinatal period up to 2 years postpartum. Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, this group is here for you.
Helplines
Perinatal Support Helpline
- Call: 800-944-4PPD
- Text: 503-894-9453
Moms are ordinary people and this is okay!
Mental Health Help Line
Suicide Prevention Line
Highly trained volunteers and professional staff available to help you 24/7 if you need someone to talk to. Your call is confidential.
Chat is available from 3pm – 10:00pm weekdays and from noon-10:00pm on weekends.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Highly trained volunteers and professional staff available to help you 24/7 if you need someone to talk to. Your call is confidential.
Chat is available from 3pm – 10:00pm weekdays and from noon-10:00pm on weekends.
Perinatal Support Helpline
Call: 800-944-4PPD
Text: 503-894-9453
Mental Health Help Line
1-877-303-2642
24 hour, 7 day a week confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.
Suicide Prevention Line
1-800-784-2433
Highly trained volunteers and professional staff available to help you 24/7 if you need someone to talk to. Your call is confidential.
Chat is available from 3pm – 10:00pm weekdays and from noon-10:00pm on weekends.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
1-855-242-3310
Offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
