by You are not alone. According to the Saskatchewan Maternal Mental Health Group, one in five women in Saskatchewan experience depression in pregnancy or postpartum. If you think you might be depressed, talk to someone: your doctor, nurse, midwife, family, friends, or support worker. You may also seek support and perspective through these local resources.
- Saskatchewan Health Line: Call 811, or 1-877-800-0002, 24 hours/day.
- Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Program ~ A community wellness program provided by Saskatoon Health Region with support from Saskatoon Community Clinic. Call 306-221-6806 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Saskatoon Health Region Postpartum Depression Info Sheet ~ symptom checklist and what you can do to help
- Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services ~ 306-933-6200, 24 hours/day
- Saskatoon Mental Health Services ~ 306-655-7950, intake 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
- Maternal Mental Health Program ~ based on physician referral, 306-655-7777
- Community-Based Organizations ~ Contact information for rural area facilities
- Maternal Depression Online ~ A therapist-assisted online program designed to teach strategies to overcome maternal depression based on cognitive behavior therapy.
- Saskatoon Christian Counselling Services, 306-244-9890, counselling available for depression, grief and other issues
- Perinatal Mood Disorder Association ~ a registered non-profit devoted to increasing awareness and resources for perinatal mood disorders Saskatoon Chapter on Facebook
- Acclimation Postpartum Support Group, Birth Rhythms
- The Smiling Mask ~ A book and documentary created by a group of Saskatchewan moms revealing truths about postpartum depression and parenthood and creating awareness, acceptance and assistance for those suffering with postpartum illnesses.
