Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health Support Program

(Formerly Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Disorders Program)

It’s not easy to reach out for support – we’re so glad you’re here. If you are experiencing mood struggles during or after pregnancy, you’ve come to the right place.

You are not alone, about 20% of individuals experience this. Challenges with how you’re feeling or thinking can range from mild to severe and can include low mood, anxiety and irritability/anger. Symptoms can begin any time during the 1st year after giving birth.

Asking for help is recommended if you are struggling with emotional symptoms and adjusting to life with a newborn. Please talk to your Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner.

For urgent mental health matters please contact Here 24/7 (1-844-437-3247), call 911 or go to your local emergency department.

Who is this support program for?

This program is open to people during and after pregnancy who are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms and who live in the city of Guelph or have a family doctor with the Guelph Family Health Team.

How do I book an appointment or get in touch?

You can self-refer by calling 519-837-4444 and press 7.

Or ask your healthcare provider to be referred to the program.

What are the program hours?

The support program hours are on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am – 4pm.

We are in the Early On Centre, on the second floor of the Stone Road Mall.

What can I expect?

An individual appointment with our mental health clinician. (Virtual and In-Person)

Short term follow-up counselling appointments. (Virtual and In-Person)

Weekly support groups for mothers or parents who gave birth. (Virtual and In-Person)

Monthly partner’s support group. (Virtual)

Pregnancy Information Nights – 7pm – 8:30 pm:

There are no dates scheduled currently.

Partner’s Information and Support Night – 6:30pm – 7:30pm

September 9th

What are some common symptoms people might have:

You might feel overwhelmed, sad, inadequate, anxious, irritable, panicked or angry.
You might not be able to sleep.
You may have disturbing dreams or dark intrusive thoughts.
You might not feel connected to your baby.
You might not want to be alone with your baby.

“I attended the Postpartum group… and found it a HUGE help towards my recovery and the biggest support. The hardest part about postpartum depression is feeling like you’re the only one with these feelings and thoughts… The group became the place where I could say anything without fear of judgement and got the support and learned the tools to help me get through my recovery.”

– Past participant, Support Group

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