This list has been put together for anyone looking for free resources related to pregnancy, parenting, menopause, and mental health. Please note that this list is for reference only, and there is no guarantee of suitability or availability of services. If you are in crisis, please call 988 or visit your local emergency department.
Free Perinatal & Menopause Mental Health Information
Postpartum Support International
Canadian Network for Mood & Anxiety Treatments(Perinatal Mental Health Patient & Family Guide)
Menopause Foundation of Canada
International Menopause Society
Free Pregnancy, Parenting, & Mental Health Resources Across Ontario
(see below for Haliburton County resources)
Postpartum Support International
Helpline, online peer support groups, peer mentor program, support coordination, expert chats, and more
Ontario Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program
Support through local health units with pregnancy, breastfeeding/nutrition, infant/child development, parenting, and referrals to community services
Home-visiting program through local health units for first-time mothers under 24 years old
Online prenatal classes reviewing topics related to labour/delivery and postpartum
Canadian Premature Babies Foundation
Peer support groups and educational materials for parents and families with premature babies
Free monthly virtual support group facilitated by a therapist
Sunnybrook Pregnancy & Infant Loss Program
Virtual support groups, peer phone support for pregnancy and infant loss
Free online groups and pay-what-you-can counselling
CBT-based self-led program for perinatal depression
8-week asynchronous online support group with therapist guidance
Reproductive Life Stages Program*Primary Care Referral Required
Assessment and short-term treatment during stages of PMDD, perinatal, and/or perimenopause
List of support agencies for young parents (under 25 years)
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy
Self-directed & therapist-led CBT-based support
Canadian Mental Health Association
Community-based mental health support services
Free Pregnancy, Parenting, & Mental Health Resources in Haliburton County
Point in Time Centre for Children Youth & Parents
Supports for children 0-18 and their families, including early intervention, counselling/therapy, crisis intervention, youth justice, and family support
Haliburton County Youth Wellness Hub
Supports for youth ages 12-25, including wellness programming, counselling, peer support, care coordination, nurse practitioner, psychiatric consultation, and employment support
Haliburton Highlands Mental Health Services
Support for youth/adults over 16, including counselling, Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic, intensive case management, early psychosis intervention (14 – 35 years of age), housing support, psychiatric consultation and follow-up
Fourcast (Substance Use & Gambling)
Support for youth/adults over 16, including individual and group counselling, withdrawal management, harm reduction services, and rapid-access for supports during pregnancy or early parenting (under 2 years)
Canadian Mental Health Association – Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
Support for youth/adults over 16, including individual and group counselling, Road Ahead Mobile Wellness Clinic, Coming Full Circle peer support group, mobile crisis intervention, psychiatry consultation
Pregnancy Care & Family Support Centre
Christian organization providing support related to pregnancy and parenting
Programming and groups for children 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers
SIRCH – CAPC/CPNP Prenatal/Parent Groups
Programs for expectant moms and parents with children 0-6 years
Midwives of Haliburton - Bancroft
Care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, prenatal classes, online peer support groups
Support with pregnancy, breastfeeding/nutrition, infant/child development, parenting, and referrals to community services, home-visiting program for first-time mothers under 24 years old
Five Counties Children’s Centre
Support for children and youth 0-18 and their families, including social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neo-natal follow up clinic, and hearing clinic
Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team
Obstetrician/gynecologist clinic (referral required), mindfulness for pain management groups, insomnia/sleep group, and nutrition counselling
Kawartha-Haliburton Sexual Assault Centre
24/7 crisis support line, counselling, advocacy, groups and workshops
24/7 support and crisis line, Women’s Centre of Haliburton County, family law information and support, transition and outreach program
Kawartha-Haliburton Victim Services
Immediate emotional and practical support for victims of crimes or tragic circumstances