Pacific Post Partum Support Society

Pacific Post Partum Support Society has been supporting mothers and their families experiencing postpartum/perinatal distress, depression and anxiety for almost 50 years. The program started in 1971 as a grass roots initiative when a small group of women began meeting at the Vancouver Crisis Line office to share their experiences and support each other around postpartum issues. This established the pattern for our treatment model: mothers supporting mothers. This was a new approach to addressing the issues of postpartum depression and one that has since influenced changes in postpartum support.

Over the years, our programs have developed based on the needs of those we serve. Today we reach out to approximately 4,000 mothers and families each year.

Phone Numbers

Toll-free: 1-855-255-7999

Web Links

Website

Service Details

Languages spoken	English

Categorization

Mental Health & Wellness > Adult Mental Health

Other Programs from This Organization

POWELL RIVER MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SERVICES	MENTAL HEALTH FOR ADULTS AGES 19 AND ABOVE. CLIENT CAN SELF REFER FOR AN INTAKE ASSESSMENT OR BE REFERRED BY A PHYSICIAN. PHYSICIAN REFERRAL IS REQUIRED IF CONSULTATION WITH A PSYCHIATRIST IS REQUIRED. ADDICTION PROGRAMS ARE FOR YOUTH UNDER AGE 19 AS WELL AS ADULTS. NOTE: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR YOUTH UNDER AGE 19 ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT - CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM.
Powell River Mental Health and Addiction Services – Out-Patient Services	Adults (19 years and older) can refer themselves, or be referred by a physician.
Psychogeriatric/Older Adult Mental Health (previously called C.O.P.E.); Vancouver Coastal Health, PRGH	This program offers referral, assessment and psychiatric consultation for people who have an age-related mental condition such as dementia, memory impairment and depression.
SMART Recovery	SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is open to any member of the public who is struggling with addictive behaviours. Available on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 at the CRC (4752 Joyce Ave), or online at www.smartrecovery.org
SMART Recovery Family & Friends	Our purpose is to provide resources and support for those who are affected by the addictions of a loved one. Our method is based on the tools of SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) and CRAFT (Community Reinforcement Approach & Family Training). Meets every Tuesday (except STAT holidays) from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in room 3018 on the 3rd floor of the hospital. Contact ron.cameron@vch.ca for more info.