The Pacific Postpartum Support Society (604-255-7999), offers support to women, partners and families experiencing distress, depression or anxiety related to the birth or adoption of a baby. Telephone support is available throughout BC. Weekly postpartum support groups and partner sessions are held in the Greater Vancouver Area. A self-help guide written by PPPSS is available for purchase through their website.
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions has online self-screening tests, interactive toolkits and discussion forums and an information line (604-669-7600 or 1-800-661-2121)
Canadian Mental Health Association or call (604-688-3234)
Family Resource Programs: For a list of programs within your region
AnxietyBC (formerly the Anxiety Disorders Association of BC) (604-681-3400) Offers self-help information and programs, as well as resources for parents and caregivers.
HealthLink BC is a new service that combines: BC NurseLine, BC HealthGuide, Dial-A-Dietitian, and Pharmacist-After-Hours, into one comprehensive resource by calling 8-1-1- or using the weblink.
Best Chance: BC Ministry of Health website with information and resources for women, expectant parents and families with babies up to age 3.
Healthy Families BC is a new health promotion strategy that expands on the efforts of the former ActNow BC, providing a broader range of information and resources on healthy eating and physical activity to British Columbians
Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre: includes information on postpartum depression and other mental health topics in a variety of langauges.
Counselling or Psychological Treatment may be covered through your workplace Employee Assistance Program, student health services or extended health benefits. Ask for a therapist with expertise and training in perinatal mental health and evidence-based treatment (such as cognitive-behavioural therapy). Private (fee for service) treatment is offered by a variety of different mental health professionals, including:
Registered Clinical Counsellors: Contact the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors at 1-800-909-6303
Registered Psychologists: contact the BC Psychological Association Referral Service at 604-730-0522 or 1- 800-730-0522
Registered Social Workers/Registered Clinical Social Workers: contact the BC Association of Social Workers

Greater Vancouver Only:

Multicultural Mental Health Liaison Program (604-874-7626): Offers support for those in South Asian, Chinese, Latin American & First Nations communities.
SUCCESS’s Chinese Help Lines (Mandarin: 604-270-8222, Cantonese: 604-270-8233): Provides informational and emotional support to the Chinese community.

Other Online Resources:

Postpartum Support International
MeetUp.com is a great place to find groups and activities for Moms in your city
Post and Antenatal Depression Association (P.A.N.D.A) in Australia
Best Start Resource Centre’s Postpartum Mood Disorders Campaign in Ontario
Health Canada Depression in Pregnancy Information page
mama2mama is a resource for any mother who wants support and information to help her through the postpartum period.
The Bounce Back Book series is designed to help parents and other caregivers nurture infants and children to be strong and resilient 1) Birth to 2 years and 2)Resiliency skills in your preschooler
Motherisk:Provides information regarding use of medications during pregnancy and lactation.
National Institute of Mental Health
Freedom from Fear (FFF)
Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUFAD): Includes information about specific disorders as well as self-management tips
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Mood Disorders Association of BC
Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
The Anxiety Panic Internet Resource (tAPir)
Highland Antenatal & Postnatal Illness Support (UK)
Postpartum Health Alliance (USA)
Post Natal Depression Support Association (South Africa)
Postpartum Progress (USA)

Self-Help Books & DVDs (Books marked with an asterik * are available for lending to Reproductive Mental Health clients at BC Womens Hospital and Health Centre)

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Self-Help Guide for Mothers by Pacific Post Partum Support Society (1997). Vancouver: Pacific Post Partum Support Society
Pregnancy Blues: What Every Woman Needs to Know about Depression During Pregnancy by Shaila Misri (2005). New York: Delacorte Press
When Baby Brings the Blues: Solutions for Postpartum Depression by Dr. Ariel Dalfen (2009)
When Love Hurts: A Woman's Guide to Understanding Abuse in Relationships by Jill Cory and Karen McAndless-Davis (2008). Available through the C&W Bookstore.
And Baby Makes Three: Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance after Baby Arrives by John and Julia Gottman (2008)
The Fussy Baby Book: Parenting Your High Need Child From Birth to Age Five by William and Martha Sears (1996).
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger & Christine A. Padesky (1995) New York: Guilford Press.
Your Depression Map: Find the Source of Your Depression and Chart Your Own Recovery by Randy J. Paterson (2002) Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.
Ending the Depression Cycle: A Step-By-Step Guide for Preventing Relapse by P.J. Bieling & Martin M. Antony (2003) Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.
When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough: Strategies for Coping With Perfectionism by Martin M. Antony, Richard P. Swinson (1998). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.
The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne (2005). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.
The Anger Workbook for Women: How to Keep Your Anger from Undermining Your Self-Esteem, Your Emotional Balance and Your Relationships by Laura J. Petracek (2004).
A Woman's Addiction Workbook:Your Guide to In-Depth Healing by Lisa Najavits (2002).
Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression by Shoshana Bennett & Pec Indman (2006) Moodswings Press: San Jose, CA (Also available in Spanish)
Parenting Well When You’re Depressed: a Complete Resource for Maintaining a Healthy Family by Alexis D. Henry, Jonathan C. Clayfield, & Susan M. Phillips (2001) Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.

Infant and Toddler Nutrition Resources and Handouts

Breastfeeding - from the Canadian Paediatricians' website Caring For Kids. A handout with overview on benefits of breastmilk plus answers to the commonly asked breastfeeding questions in a clear question/answer format.
Formula feeding your baby: getting started. Handout that includes information on choosing a formula, equipment needed, community resources and tips for feeding such as: holding, how often and how much and to what age.
Weaning your Child From Breastfeeding - from the Canadian Paediatricians' website Caring for Kids. A handout that defines weaning and discusses related emotions and then answers questions of when to wean, how to wean and what milk/foods should be substituted.
Baby's First Foods - from BC Health Files. Comprehensive handouts that include: introducing solids at 6 months, combining solids and breastmilk/formula, questions about cow's milk, enjoying mealtime and safety tips.
How much should your baby eat? (6 to 12 months) by Ellyn Satter. A handout to address your fears that your baby may be eating too little or too much by explaining how an appropriate feeding relationship lets baby grow as nature intended.
How much should your toddler eat? by Ellyn Satter. A handout to to address your fears that your toddler may be eating too little or too much by explaining how an appropriate feeding relationship lets your toddler grow as nature intended.
If Your Child is Finicky by Ellyn Satter. A handout that will help parents to deal with a finicky eater. Issues such as division of responsibility for eating, food variety, feeding structure and support vs control or permissiveness are covered.