Resources
The following resource list includes free, low barrier supports for women & their families in the Hamilton area and beyond.
Emergency Services
911
Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1 - 833 - 456-4566 or text: 45645 (24/7)
Crisis Outreach & Support Team (COAST): 905-972-8338
Barrett Centre for Crisis Support: 905-529-7878 or toll-free 1-844-777-3571 (24/7)
Women's Services Crisis: 905-523-6277
Mental Health Crisis: 905-529-7878
Sexual Assault Centre (SACHA): 905- 525-4162 (24/7)
Assaulted Women's Health Line: 1-866-863-0511 (24/7)
Perinatal Related Resources
Women's Health Concerns Clinic
St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton ON
*perinatal mental health programs covered by OHIP
905-522-1155 ext. 33605
Crowne Point Midwives Perinatal Support
* perinatal groups available, open to non-clients, Hamilton area
(905) 547 2302
The Maternity Centre of Hamilton
*clinic focused on providing care to women, their babies and their families
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
*international helpline for moms & dads; texting support, resources, groups
Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
Postpartum Progress
*community of support for perinatal women & families
https://postpartumprogress.com/
Baby's Breathe Canada
*resources, counselling for infant loss
https://www.babysbreathcanada.ca/
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Network (PAIL)
Birthright Pregnancy Care Centre
*interdenominational support for women related to unplanned pregnancies
Atwell Centre
*nondenominational support clinic for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies
*onsite pregnancy testing, pregnancy confirmation through ultrasound
* STI testing
*8 week post-abortion support program
*pregnancy & beyond program including parenting support
*male mentoring support
*adoption support: information, advocacy and ongoing support for both birth parents
*Baby Boutique (supplies for parents)
*Baby Box Program, Maternity clothes (resources for setting up for baby)
Text: (905) 902-6082 or Call: (905) 393-8525
Hamilton Women's Abortion Clinic and Reproductive Health Services
905 540-1900
Online Booking: http://www.hwclinic.org/online-booking/
Women's Wellness
Women's Wellness Group
Interval House of Hamilton
Women's Centre of Hamilton
*confidential support group, information and education related to domestic abuse
905-522-0127 ext. 210 for counselling appointments
Crisis:905-387-8881
womenscentre@intervalhousehamilton.org
YWCA
Good Beginnings is a volunteer assistance program available for mothers in Hamilton and the surrounding area with infants younger than 6 months of age. The program provides free in-home support for mothers to cope with challenges of having a new baby, and/or for women who are at risk of Postpartum Depression. The program involves weekly in-home visits from a trained volunteer who can effectively support mothers for the first 6 months postpartum.
If you know a mother who might benefit from the Good Beginnings program, please contact Liliana Figueredo at 905-522-9922 ext. 310 or lfigueredo@ywcahamilton.org
Community Support Services for Women & Children (Hamilton area)
905-523-8895
City of Hamilton
Good Shepherd
*Emergency food, clothing, health clinic, counselling (Hamilton area)
Teacher Well-Being & Self-Care
Mindful Meditation for Teachers
www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2015/dec/06/two-simple-mindful-meditation-exercises-for-teachers
Calm for Schools
Article about Teacher Stress
http://theconversation.com/the-hidden-threat-of-teacher-stress-92676
Self-Care for Teachers & Compassion Fatigue
Women's Wellness Apps
ThinkUp (positive affirmations)
Calm (relaxation and meditation)
CBTdiary (practice cbt skills, thought records)
Headspace (meditation)
Insight Timer (meditation with search feature)
Peanut (building community & social connections)
Expectful (tracking pregnancy)
Clue (period & health tracker)
Headspace
Stop, Breathe & Think