Resources

 
Where can you get more information, resources and support if you or someone you care for is depressed or anxious during pregnancy and/or the postpartum?

• Your family doctor, public health nurse, midwife, doula or psychiatrist
• Outpatient psychiatry or psychology departments or clinics at local hospital (call the main reception listed in telephone book). 
• In BC, several hospitals have psychiatrists who specialize in perinatal mental health. 
• Your local Mental Health and Addictions Teams: Contact your regional health authority for more information
• Your community mental health centre: See CMHA-BC Branch Locator to find a location near you.

Inform Vancouver
Within the Vancouver area you may also contact Inform Vancouver (604-875-6381) to speak to an information specialist who can find local community services (including support groups, hospital programs, government services) related to a specific problem.

Emergency Contacts:

In case of an emergency please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. For help lines see below:

• SAFER- Suicide Attempt Counselling Service
• Offers counselling for individuals with suicide risk and supports family/friends concerned about their loved ones.

• 1669 E Broadway

  Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9

  Phone: 604-675-3985

• The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC: www.crisiscentre.bc.ca
• Vancouver 24 Hour Crisis Line: (604-872-3311)
• Toll free province-wide emergency line: (1-800-suicide, 1-800-784-2433)