Score of 13 or more
Your score indicates you are likely experiencing symptoms of perinatal depression. We strongly suggest you see your health care provider for a more personalized assessment. It’s also important that you talk to your support people about how you are feeling.
Depression and anxiety are common conditions, and there are treatments and support options that can help. The sooner you talk to someone, the sooner you’ll be on the road to recovery.
Remember – you are not alone, you are not to blame, and support will help you feel better.
Who can I contact for help?
- Call 911 for immediate help
- Crisis Intervention Centre (Quinte Health)
Available to any adult (16 years and older) experiencing a psychiatric, emotional, psychosocial or situational crisis requiring an immediate intervention. 24-hours/day.
Call: 613-969-7400
Toll-Free: 1-888-757-7766 - 9-8-8 - Suicide Crisis Helpline
Available to anyone feeling like they have lost hope and are struggling to cope, anyone dealing with thoughts of suicide, or anyone worried about someone else. Available 24 hours a day, everyday of the year.
Call or text: 9-8-8
- Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Offers free group-based cognitive behavioural therapy, called Steps to Wellness, for pregnant and new parents with babies up to 12 months of age, who have been feeling depressed, down or anxious. During this nine-week series participants will meet weekly with public health nurses to learn skills, strategies, and tools to help manage depression and anxiety. Call: 613-966-5500 / Toll-Free: 1-800-267-2803 ext. 223 Email: careline@hpeph.ca - Family Health Team (FHT) or Community Health Centre (CHC)
Ask your health care provider about mental health supports or counselling that may be available as part of the FHT or CHC. - AccessMHA Regional Coordinated Access
Available to any adult (16 years and older) looking for mental health, substance use health or addictions services in eastern Ontario. AccessMHA is your starting point for referral. If an online referral doesn’t work for you call toll-free 1-833-527-8207. - Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Hastings Prince Edward
Provides free services to individuals 16 years of age and older who may be affected by mental illness/mental health issues. Services include clinical counselling and mental health case management. Connect to AccessMHA to make an online referral. If you need help filling out the form, email inquiries@accessmha.ca. If an online referral doesn’t work for you call 613-967-4734. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Your employer may offer an EAP program where you can access counselling services. - Enrichment Centre for Mental Health
Provides various free programs and services for people with health issues such as: emergency housing, group programs and individual counselling.
Call: 613-969-8874
Email: jrollins@enrichmentcentre.ca - Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre
Offers free health and wellness programs to all. Clients must register for programs. The program calendar and program information can be found on the website.
Belleville: 613-962-0000
Trenton: 613-965-0698
- Connex Ontario
Helpful, supportive system navigation specialist answers all requests 24/7.
Call: 1-866-531-2600
Text: 247247 - Women’s College Hospital Mother Matters
Mother Matters is an online support group for women with mood adjustment challenges following the birth of their baby. It’s an 8-week online support group run by the Mental Health Program at Women’s College Hospital.
Email: mothermatters@wchospital.ca - Postpartum Support International
The PSI Helpline is a toll-free line anyone can call to get basic information, support, and resources. Chat with an Expert for Moms - Free, live phone sessions for moms every Wednesday. Sessions are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals.
Call/Text: 1-800-944-4773 - Pacific Postpartum Support Society
Telephone and text support for perinatal mental health, clients can speak with a support counsellor.
Call/Text: 1-604-255-7999
Toll-Free: 1-855-255-7999 - Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario
Help people living with a perinatal mood disorder, connect to supports as soon as possible that are either low-cost or free.
Email: info@perinatalwellbeing.ca
Not sure where to start?
Contact the CARELine by phone 613-966-5500 ext. 223, or by e-mail, careline@hpeph.ca or by completing the online referral below:
