Mental Health Support

A pregnancy is an exciting event for the entire family, however some women and men may be anxious, stressed or have feelings of depression.

Getting help early is important to best care for yourself and your baby. If you are followed at the MUHC Obstetrics clinic, speak to your nurse. She can refer you to community resources.

• MUHC Perinatal Mental Health Support Therapy Group. Group therapy for pregnant/postpartum women living with or at risk for depression and anxiety.
  • Only available to patients delivering at the MUHC. Please discuss with your team if a referral would be appropriate.

• Family physician. Request one through CLSC or online 

• Work Employee Assistance Program

• Psychologist (may be covered with private insurance). Finding a psychologist

• Couple Therapy; problems with pelvic-genital-penetration pain; fear of pregnancy and delivery: (subject to change)
  • For appointment contact Elizabeth Nolin 514 934-1934 extension 34285 or by email [email protected]
  • Visit website sexandcoupletherapy.com

• Walk-in Clinic (subject to change)
  • Queen Elizabeth Health Complex
  • The Westmount Square Medical Center
  • Elna Medical Complex
  • Medipsy
  • Argyle Institute
  • Centre St-Pierre (French only)

• Support Groups (subject to change)
  • MotherWit
  • Les Relevailles de Montréal (French only)
  • West Island Women's Centre
  • NDG Therapy
  • Le Berceau (French only)

• 8-1-1 Info-Santé

• Pospartum Support International (English/Spanish)
• Pacific Post Partum Support Society
• Postpartum Men
• For parents of premature infants 

If you experience thoughts of hurting yourself or others, you can:

Available 24h/day, 7 days/ week:

• 9-1-1
• Go to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible
• Call a crisis center such as Suicide Action Montreal: 514 723-4000; TRACOM: 514 483-3033