MENTAL WELLNESS
OHIP-funded Counselling
Women’s Health Concerns Clinic (St. Joe’s Hospital): Social worker or Nurse and Psychiatrist
Bounceback Ontario: Self-guided cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) online, with phone support from a counsellor
Private Counselling
Maternal Health Niagara: Virtual clinic with social workers specializing in perinatal mental health (and beyond the perinatal period)
Our Mama Village: Courses and workshops specializing in parenting and anxiety in motherhood
Amanda Peters Therapy: Child, family and maternal therapy; extensive training in Perinatal Mental Health, CBT and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Crisis Support
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST): 1-866-550-5205
Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre (CARSA): 1-905-682-4584
Pathstone Mental Health Services (Children & Adolescents): 1-800-263-4944
Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT): Attend St. Catharines General Emergency Room
Gillian’s Place (Women’s Shelter): 1-905-684-8331
Additional Counselling
Gillian’s Place: offers a 24-hour support and information line to connect for counsellors (available for individuals or groups)
Grimsby Life Centre: Free counselling provided by a Christian organization
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network (PAIL): Peer-support services (no cost) to parents and family members affected by pregnancy or infant loss
Postpartum Support International: Helpline and support groups