Parent Care is a program from the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation providing free professional mental health support to eligible families.
Resources to support mental health of parents and family of premature infants from Alberta Health Services. Includes link to Postpartum Depression Support Groups.
Other Resources
- Call your healthcare provider or 911 for immediate help
- Call the Access Mental Health Help Line +1-877-303-2642 (Toll free). A 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year, confidential service that provides support, information, and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.
- Call the Distress Centre for crisis services. They are available 24/7 via phone or online chat and text.
- For information & advice on Health call 811
- For parents whose babies are in the NICU: there are support services available at the NICU such as clinical psychologists and social workers.