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Welcome. We’re so glad you are here.

PSI-CANADA is the Canadian presence of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, the most common complication of childbirth.

Our mission is to promote awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting birthing people, their families, and support systems in all areas of Canada.

In March 2022 the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first ever global guidelines to support women and newborns in the first six weeks postpartum. These recommendations stress the urgency of quality physical and mental health support in this critical period following childbirth.

Get Help

If you, or a loved one, is suffering with perinatal mood disorders, you’ve come to the right place. Contact one of our local PSI Volunteers, who will help guide you through the process of finding a professional near you with expertise and experience in treating perinatal mood disorders. Whether you are searching for a therapist within your insurance network, a medication prescriber knowledgeable in prescribing during pregnancy and lactation, or looking for a local peer support group, we are here to help.

Find a local PSI Volunteer:

To connect with one of the Local PSI Volunteers below, complete this form and they will reach out to you within 48 hours.

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Alexis Dawson
Burnaby

Juliette Sachet 
North Vancouver

Natalie Webber
Nanaimo

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Gina Wong 
Edmonton

Robin Farr
Calgary

Amanda Langelaan
Coaldale

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Madison “Madi” Yurach Pikaluk 
Saskatoon

Cherie Boison
Saskatoon

Kristin Reinhart
Swift Current

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Jennifer Hanslip
Winnipeg

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PSI is seeking additional Coordinators to help provide information, support and local resource referrals to those struggling in Manitoba. If you are interested in this volunteer role, please reach out to Melissa Bentley at coordinators@postpartum.net.

Jaime Charlebois
North Simcoe Muskoka Region

Matea Kosar
Ottawa

Gabrielle Woychesko
Ottawa

Amanda Hall
Battersea

Krista  Fraser-King
Clarington/Bowmanville

Hajara Kutty
Toronto

Dana Dragusica
Niagara/Hamilton

Pam Melin
Mississauga

Joanna McCabe
London

Lisette Weber
Kitchener

Jocelyn Nikita
Windsor

Carleigh Weldon
Windsor

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Rosa Caporicci
Quebec

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PSI is seeking Coordinators to help provide information, support and local resource referrals to those struggling in Quebec. If you are interested in this volunteer role, please reach out to Melissa Bentley at coordinators@postpartum.net.

Michelle Lester

Sarah Jones
Pouch Cove

Emma Duke
St. John’s

Alison Feehan
Torbay

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Phonexiematte Kierulf
Fredericton

PSI is seeking Coordinators to help provide information, support and local resource referrals to those struggling in New Brunswick. If you are interested in this volunteer role, please reach out to Melissa Bentley at coordinators@postpartum.net.

Ashley Cooley
Halifax

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Canada-Specific Resources

Included are helpful support resources that are available to those across Canada.

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Did you know that perinatal mood disorders (PMADs) are the number one medical complication of childbirth and are even more pronounced for birthing persons who are BIPOC? While often referred to as postpartum depression or even simply as “postpartum”, PMAD can take many forms and can also occur during pregnancy. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders include depression, anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, and psychosis.

Get the facts by visiting PSI’s website at www.postpartum.net

About PSI Canada

Our mission is to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues in Canada.

Our vision is that every individual, couple, and family in Canada will have access to information, social support, and informed professional care to deal with perinatal mental issues.

Our purpose is to promote this vision through advocacy, collaboration, and education of professional and local communities about perinatal mental health.

Our aims are to:

     • Extend the services of Postpartum Support International to the public and perinatal mental health professionals across Canada.

    • Provide centralization of perinatal mental health support services across Canada that is inclusive and culturally relevant.

    • Offer educational opportunities and resources for the Canadian public and perinatal mental health professionals. 

Madison Yurach Pikaluk, Saskatchewan
President

Madison Yurach Pikaluk is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan).

Madison received her graduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Saskatchewan. She works as a Kinesiologist with perinatal people and as an operations management consultant.

Gina Wong, Alberta
Vice President

Dr. Gina Wong is located on the traditional lands of Treaty 6, home of the amiskwaciy-wâskahikan first walked upon by Indigenous Peoples including the Nehiyawak/Cree,Tsuut’ina, Niisitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Siouz, Haudenosaunee/Iroqois, Dene Suliné, Asishinaabe/Ojibway/Saulteaux, and the Inuk/Inuit.

Gina is a Registered Psychologist (Alberta) specializing in Reproductive/Perinatal Mental Health and Maternal Mental Health Forensics. Gina is also a Professor in the Graduate Centre for Applied Psychology at Athabasca University. 

Jocelyn Nikita, Ontario
Secretary

Ms. Jocelyn Nikita is located on the original territory of the Council of Three Fires Confederacy, the three Anishinaabe Nations – Ojibwe, Ozawa and the Potawatomie.

Jocelyn is a Registered Social Worker (Ontario) with a Masters specializing in Mental Health and Addictions. She is also a maternal mental health advocate and volunteers with Postpartum Support International helping to connect and support local families to perinatal mental health resources. 

Get Involved

Want to make a difference?

A call for PSI Canada Board Members is forthcoming.

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Volunteer with PSI Canada

All are welcome at PSI! Survivors, mental health professionals, doulas, clinicians, etc., volunteer in order to give back to their communities. We work to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and provide connections to resources.

Climb Out of the Darkness

Every year, PSI hosts Climb Out Of The Darkness, a movement that invites people from all over the world to host local walks and events to spread awareness of mental health challenges of new families. A Climb can be as simple as a play-date in a park, a hike, or a more elaborate event. The majority of Climbs are held in June, near the summer solstice in celebration of long sunny days and a family’s climb from anxiety and depression to recovery.

Find a Climb Lead a Climb

We gather as a community to walk and socialize. We meet fellow survivors, supporters & providers.

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For Professionals

Training Sessions

We provide top-notch education and training for professionals both in-person and online allowing you to serve your patients with confidence. Contact us for more information.

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PSI Canada Provider Directory

Postpartum Support International offers an online directory of qualified perinatal mental health professionals. Join the registry and share your listing as a mental health provider, a healthcare provider, childbirth professional, or support group. As a specialized provider, you can tailor your directory listing to reach out to potential clients in your area. Keep your profile up-to-date with practice announcements, new programs and groups, and more!

Register Here