Maternal Mental Health Supports
- Talk to your health care provider
- Call a 24-hour crisis line or hotline:
- Community Crisis Response Service: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
- Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000
- Ontario Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600
- York Region and other cities offer support for families through their individual programs
Healthy Babies Healthy Children
The Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program (HBHC) is a home visiting program. Healthy Babies Healthy Children provides eligible families with information, support and connections to community resources. In this program, parents are connected with a public health nurse and a family visitor. They offer support and services to meet the needs of parents.
Health Connection
Telephone: 1-800-361-5653
TTY: 1-866-512-6228 (for the deaf or hard of hearing)
Email: ChildFamily@york.ca
Life With A Baby - For New & Expecting Parents / Postpartum Support
Providing fun social events, workshops and seminars for families of children ages 0-6 in various communities across Canada. Also providing support groups for mothers experiencing PMAD's. Register for a FREE Membership at www.LifeWithABaby.com/join info@lifewithababy.com
EarlyOn Child & Family Centres
Offer free support services and programs to parents, caregivers, and their children from birth to six years old in Ontario. EarlyON programs are delivered through permanent centres and mobile sites (such as local libraries, community centres and parks, schools) and are operated by four agencies. EarlyON programs are high-quality, inclusive, welcoming places where qualified Early Childhood Professionals help families and caregivers:
- Make personal connections and access a network of resources
- Find supports
- Get advice
- Attend drop-in programs, storytelling, sing-alongs, games and many more activities
Families and caregivers may attend any EarlyON program across York Region.
https://www.york.ca/support/childrens-services/earlyon-child-and-family-centres
Mindbeacon - FREE Counselling Services
If you're in Ontario and need mental health services but can't afford to go through a paid psychologist/therapy clinic, then use the following link. It is free service paid for by the government for people (adults and 16+) who need mental health services and help. It provides a customized plan and guidance from a dedicated therapist for up to 12 weeks, no cost to Ontario residents. https://info.mindbeacon.com/btn542
Mental Health Support/Crisis Lines (available 24/7, free, anonymous, confidential): If your child is in crisis or requires immediate support, please call 911, contact your local crisis line, or go to your nearest hospital.
310-Cope York Support Services Network
Tel: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
Text: 1-855-310-2673
Website: https://www.yssn.ca/310-COPE
Catholic Community Services of York Region
Free, confidential mental health services provided to children, youth, families and adults regardless of
religious affiliation. Offering phone and Online Video Counselling
Call 905-770-7040 Ext. 241 to book an appointment https://www.ccsyr.org/
Services available in Farsi, Polish, Chinese and English