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