Mental Health Supports
Mental Health
Mental Health supports are available to women who are experiencing anxiety or depression throughout their pregnancy and after having the baby. After delivery or adoption of a child, it is common to experience some symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.
To learn more about what postpartum depression and anxiety is and the common signs, visit HealthLink BC
To access more information about the following supports and resources, visit Fraser Health’s website here
Public Health Nurse from your local public health unit
Your family doctor or midwife
Fraser Health Reproductive Mental Health (referral required)
Free or Low Cost Counselling Resources:
Counselling resources can be found on the Pathways Community Service directory. First select the location you wish to see services for. Then click “Mental Health” under the service categories and use the filter on the right to tick off “Counselling - Free or Low Cost”
Private Counselling:
Some employers offer an employee/family assistance program or reimburse therapy expenses – check your specific plan
A directory of therapists associated with Postpartum Support International is available here
You can also search for a psychologist or therapist based on location and area of expertise through:
Free Self-Guided Workbooks:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based workbooks for various mental health concerns from the Centre for Clinical Intervention
Mothers’ Mental Health Toolkit – This toolkit was developed for mothers and community service providers and contains activities and resources centred around promoting mental well-being for moms
Medication Information:
MotherToBaby.org - Medication information during pregnancy and breastfeeding
LactMed - Online database with information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed
Multicultural Early Childhood Development, S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Immigrant families are connected to the Early Childhood Development team to receive support for individual needs. Families can participate in parent education workshops and family-oriented activities to support their wellness in the community.
The Tri-Cities Wrap Around Model of Care for Mental Health in Immigrant Families project aims to support the community in promoting mental health literacy by:
Supporting immigrant families with a coordinated model of care that would enhance their mental health and wellbeing
Strengthening the capacity of early years’ service providers in mental health promotion and literacy through training, tools, and knowledge exchange. Learn more about training opportunities.
Service Eligibility
Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and Farsi-speaking immigrant families with children between 0 to 6 years
Reside in the Tri-Cities (Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam or Port Moody).
Enquiries & Referrals
They welcome self-referrals and referrals from community agencies and government ministries.
Contact the staff at:
Cantonese: 604-468-6002
Mandarin: 604-468-6024
Korean: 604-468-6101
Farsi: 604-468-6023