Depression and Mental Health Services

Useful links and articles for Moms and Mom-to-be's.

Traci McGee, Postpartum Depression Counsellor and Therapist

Referrals and Appointments: 885-6760
E-mail: confidential@tracimcgee.caconfidential@tracimcgee.ca
www.tracimcgee.ca

Life With A New Baby

Postpartum mood disorders (PPMD) are real. One in five women will suffer from some degree of PPMD after a birth. This webiste is part of Ontario's maternal, newborn and early child development resource centre.
http://www.lifewithnewbaby.ca

The following are post-partum depression support services, available through
a referral from your midwife, doctor or public health nurse:

Maternity Social Worker, Victoria General Hospital

Mental Health Services
Phone: 370-8175

Postpartum Support Counsellor, Queen Alexandra Centre

Family Education Services
Counselling and support groups
Phone: 721-6751

Pacfic Postpartum Support Society (Vancouver)

#104 - 1416 Commercial Drive
Vancouver V5L 3X9
Phone: (604) 255-7999
Fax: (604) 255-7588
www.postpartum.org

Emergency Depression Service

NEED Crisis Information Line (24 Hours)
Phone: 250-386-6323

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

The 10-question Edinburgh scale is a valuable and efficient way for women to
identify whether they are at risk for perinatal depression. It is an
easy-to-use and effective tool.
http://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/pediatrics/downloads/edinburghscale.pdf