PSI Canada

Welcome. We’re so glad you are here.

PSI-CANADA is the Canadian presence of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, the most common complication of childbirth.

Our mission is to promote awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting birthing people, their families, and support systems in all areas of Canada.

In March 2022 the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first ever global guidelines to support women and newborns in the first six weeks postpartum. These recommendations stress the urgency of quality physical and mental health support in this critical period following childbirth. Click here for full details.

Get Help

If you, or a loved one, is suffering with perinatal mood disorders, you’ve come to the right place. Contact one of our local PSI Volunteers, who will help guide you through the process of finding a professional near you with expertise and experience in treating perinatal mood disorders. Whether you are searching for a therapist, a medication prescriber knowledgeable in prescribing during pregnancy and lactation, or looking for a local peer support group, we are here to help.

Find a local PSI Volunteer
To connect with one of the Local PSI Volunteers below, complete this form and they will reach out to you within 1-2 business days.
Canada-Specific Resources
Here are helpful support resources that are available to those across Canada.

British Columbia

Tasha Page
Comox/Vancouver Island

Juliette Sachet
North Vancouver

Lisa Saran
Surrey

To connect with one of the Local PSI Volunteers above, complete this form and they will reach out to you within 1-2 business days.

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Alberta

Robin Farr
Calgary

Kristina “Krissy” Soetaert
Spruce Grove

To connect with one of the Local PSI Volunteers above, complete this form and they will reach out to you within 1-2 business days.

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Saskatchewan

Cherie Boison
Saskatoon

Kristin Reinhart
Swift Current/Southern Saskatchewan

To connect with one of the Local PSI Volunteers above, complete this form and they will reach out to you within 1-2 business days.

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Manitoba

Jennifer Hanslip
Winnipeg

Bosede Oyelakin
Winnipeg

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PSI is seeking additional Coordinators to help provide information, support and local resource referrals to those struggling in Manitoba. If you are interested in this volunteer role, please reach out to Melissa Bentley at coordinators@postpartum.net.

Ontario

Lisa Cyr
Northern Ontario

Matea Kosar
Ottawa

Sarah Bouchereau
Ottawa

Hajara Kutty
Toronto/Ontario

Sheree Henry
Toronto/GTA

Titilola Omotosho
Toronto/GTA

Nilufer Gadgieva
Toronto/GTA

Fatoumata Balde
Toronto/GTA

Pam Melin
Mississauga

Avni Adams
Kitchener/Ontario

Mariam Felixson-Yusuf
Waterloo

Aidan Black-Allen
SW Ontario

Amanda Munnery
Selkirk

Dana Dragusica
Niagara Falls/Hamilton Areas

To connect with one of the Local PSI Volunteers above, complete this form and they will reach out to you within 1-2 business days.

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Quebec

Rosa Caporicci
Quebec

To connect with one of the Local PSI Volunteer above, complete this form and they will reach out to you within 1-2 business days.

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PSI is seeking Coordinators to help provide information, support and local resource referrals to those struggling in Quebec. If you are interested in this volunteer role, please reach out to Melissa Bentley at coordinators@postpartum.net.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Alison Feehan
Torbay

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New Brunswick

PSI is seeking Coordinators to help provide information, support and local resource referrals to those struggling in New Brunswick. If you are interested in this volunteer role, please reach out to Melissa Bentley at coordinators@postpartum.net.

Nova Scotia

Ashley Cooley
Halifax

Emma Morris-Smith
Lakeside/Nova Scotia

To connect with one of the Local PSI Volunteer above, complete this form and they will reach out to you within 1-2 business days.

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About PSI Canada

Our mission of PSI Canada is to promote awareness, enhance prevention, and increase access to treatment of perinatal mental illness in Canada.

Our vision of PSI Canada is that every individual, couple, and family in Canada will have access to information, community-based peer support, and evidence-based professional care to manage perinatal mental illnesses.

Our purpose of PSI Canada is to promote our vision through advocacy; collaboration with key stakeholders; and provide up to date education to the public and professionals about perinatal mental health.

Our aims are to:

Extend the services of Postpartum Support International to the public and perinatal mental health professionals across Canada.
Provide centralization of perinatal mental health support services across Canada.
Offer educational opportunities and resources for both the public and perinatal mental health professionals in Canada.

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The Climb

Every year, PSI hosts The Climb, a movement that invites people from all over the world to host local walks and events to spread awareness of mental health challenges of new families. A Climb can be as simple as a play-date in a park, a hike, or a more elaborate event. The majority of Climbs are held in June, near the summer solstice in celebration of long sunny days and a family’s climb from anxiety and depression to recovery.

Find a Climb Lead a Climb

We gather as a community to walk and socialize. We meet fellow survivors, supporters & providers. #climbout

For Professionals

PSI Canada Provider Directory

Postpartum Support International offers an online directory of qualified perinatal mental health professionals. Join the registry and share your listing as a mental health provider, a healthcare provider, childbirth professional, or support group. As a specialized provider, you can tailor your directory listing to reach out to potential clients in your area. Keep your profile up-to-date with practice announcements, new programs and groups, and more!

Training Sessions

We provide top-notch education and training for professionals both in-person and online allowing you to serve your patients with confidence. Contact us for more information.

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