Prenatal / Postpartum Mental Wellness
It’s important for parents to take care of their mental health. Before and after having a baby, many parents feel different emotions, like joy, anxiety, and sadness. It’s important to know that these feelings are normal. It’s also important to get support, take care of yourself, and talk to other people who understand what you’re going through. By taking care of your mental health, new parents can develop a stronger bond with their baby and improve their overall well-being, as well as the well-being of their families.
If you need support now, please see the information below or present to your nearest Emergency Department. You can also check out the IERHA Crisis Services page.
24-Hour Crisis Line:
The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides telephone support for individuals in the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority who are experiencing a mental health or psychosocial crisis. Also provides information and helpful resources to individuals looking for themselves or someone else.
Toll Free: 1-866-427-8628 or 204-482-5419
988: Suicide Crisis Helpline:
Call or text 988 to connect with a trained responder who will “listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help”. Explore 988.ca to learn more about suicide and the 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
Ongoing Support
Coping With Change offers free local virtual Postnatal Mental Health, Wellness, and Education Groups. Organized by IERHA Towards Flourishing resource to promote mental well-being of parents and their families through the development and addition of a mental health promotion strategy to Manitoba’s Families First Home Visiting.
Postpartum Depression Parenting in Manitoba website on Postpartum Depression and other references and information.
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba – Baby Blues and Better Days Free online course offered by the MDA of MB to provide ongoing help to parents with issues and concerns emphasizing on post-partum depression.
Postpartum Support International: website promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing.
Weekly Online Support Group | Join a Free Group Today 50+ FREE virtual support groups such as Mood & Mental Health Support for Moms/ Dads/ Birthing People. BIPOC & 2SLGBTQ+ Groups. Parenting groups, Post – Abortion Support, Loss & Grief Support and Spanish Groups and many more.
Adult Mental Health Services: IERHA Adult Community Mental Health Program offers Mental Health Support
Survivors Hope -Sarah Program that provides 24/7 crisis support, long-term counselling, support groups, advocacy, and referrals to those affected by sexual violence in Interlake-Eastern Manitoba
Seneca Warm Line Seneca Warm Line is a non-crisis peer-led phone service that provides compassionate and respectful support for those who are struggling with their mental health in a non-judgmental manner
