Local and Virtual REsources
Melo Clinic and Pregnancy Center
Offers helpful, accurate information about pregnancy, prenatal development, parenting, abortion, and adoption. Not-for-profit Christian organization providing limited health services to clients free of charge. Services are provided by Registered Nurses. Website: https://pregnancycentre.net Main Lines - Windsor: (519) 946-9967 or Leamington: (519) 326-3821
Teen Health Center - Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (WECHC)
Provides breastfeeding education and telephone support from the prenatal period until weaning. Services provided by Registered Nurses. Services are for teen moms up to the age of 24. Website: https://wechc.org/location/teen-health/ Tel: (519) 253-8481
Windsor Essex County Health Unit
Breastfeeding Helpline and Clinics: (519) 258-2146, Ext. 1350 (call for times and locations) Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes: (519) 258-2146, Ext. 1340 * on hold due to COVID 19, virtual classes avail. Website: https://www.wechu.org
Baby Bees Breastfeeding and Baby Care
Breastfeeding , baby care, doula services offered by Courtney Gaffan, RN, IBCLC
(519)980-3563
La Leche League Canada
http://www.lllc.ca/get-help
Tel: 1-800-665-4324
Pregnant and breastfeeding parents may attend any meeting across Canada.
https://www.lllc.ca/virtual-meetings-calendar
Parent-to-parent support available in Windsor. Monthly meetings are currently in a virtual format.- for more
information contact Melissa at (519) 719-4411 or Helen at (519) 948-1968
Canadian Lactation Consultant Association
Members of the Canadian Lactation Consultant Association are IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) or students working towards IBCLC designation. To find a lactation consultant visit https://www.clca-accl.ca/
Infant Risk Center
Information about medications and mother's milk
Mother To Baby
Information about medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding
MotherToBaby.org
The Informed Moms
Breastfeeding Services in Windsor-Essex, ON
in-home breastfeeding consult, phone consultation, prenatal infant feeding classes, pumping consult, lactation after loss
The Informed Moms
Prenatal Education 101
Prenatal classes designed to support and empower expectant moms and their partners throughout their pregnancy journey.
Small groups taught by Rhonda Faraci RN
Resources
OMama
website and a mobile application (app) that connects you to trusted, evidence-informed
pregnancy, birth, and early parenting information (focusing on resources in Ontario, Canada).
Website: http://www.omama.com/en/About-Us.asp
Postpartum Support International
Online support groups, Loss and grief resources, Climb out of the Darkness, Training, Education,
Perinatal Mental Health Provider Directory
Website: www.postpartum.net
Tel: 1-800-944-4773 or text “Help” OR Text en Español (971) 203-7773
Perinatal Mental Health Professionals
visit: https://psidirectory.com/ontario to find a provider in Ontario. Keep in mind providers may
not be in your area but may provide virtual services.
*Please keep in mind that some services are not covered by OHIP
Local Perinatal Mental Health Professionals
Please Contact Postpartum Support International Windsor-Essex for updated list at psiwindsoressex@gmail.com
Parental Support
EarlyON Child and Family Centers
Register Online and find a location at: https://register.onehsn.com/Windsor
Email: EarlyON@citywindsor.ca
Tel: (519) 255-5344
Fantastic Fathers Community Group
Fantastic Fathers Community Group
A fully registered non-profit organization who aim to provide family events, education and promotion of
fully involved parenting (with emphasis on father participation).
https://www.fantasticfathers.ca/
The Mama Circle
A safe place for mamas to gather and connect in the infinite wisdom of motherhood in Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada. A place for mamas to be vulnernable and be validated in the various feelings and changes that come from the shift into motherhood.
the.mamacircle on Instagram
Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario
Prenatal, Pregnancy and Postpartum Support, Information and Connection.
Canadian Premature Babies Foundation
A parent-led, non-profit organization providing education, support and advocacy for Canada's premature babies and their families.
Crisis Phone Lines
Windsor-Essex
Community Crisis Center of Windsor-Essex County 519-973-4435 (24 hour)
Distress Center of Windsor 519-256-5000
911
Local Emergency Department
Canada
1-416-408-4357
1-833-456-4566
Canada's National Suicide Crisis Line
988 (text or phone)
For people who identify as indigenous
Call Hope for wellness at 1-855-242-3310
Adults text WELLNESS to 741741
Kids/teens text WELLNESS to 686868
More Resources
Best Start Resource Centre
Managing Depression Workbook
Mother Matters (online support group - Women's College Hospital)
Canadian Postpartum Depression Support Network
New Dad Manual
Dad Central
Mood Disorder Association of Ontario (MDAO)
Anxiety Canada
resources for postpartum fathers
Postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads
Grief
Canadian Virtual Hospice
mygrief.ca
Sesame Street in Communities
Helping Kids Grieve
The Dougy Center
Baby's Breath Canada
Explaining SIDS, SUDC and stillbirth
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network
https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/
Toll-Free 888-303-7245
Bereaved Families Ontario
email: info@bereavedfamilies.net
*Please allow 24-48 hours for a response
Return to Zero:H.O.P.E.
Support for Families who've experienced pregnancy loss
RTZHope.org