​Every family needs support sometimes. Below is a collection of helplines, community organizations, and support services.

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Emergency & Health Support

Emergency Services: 911

Health811 (Ontario)
Call 811
Health811 

Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Support

Breastfeeding Clinics – City of Toronto 

La Leche League Canada
Phone: 289-350-0303
Get Help | La Leche League Canada 

La Leche League Ontario & Quebec Support Line
Phone: 613-238-5919
LLLC Phone Lines | La Leche League Canada 

Parenting & Postpartum Support

Healthy Babies Healthy Children (Toronto)
Phone: 416-338-7600
Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program – City of Toronto

A free program offering support, home visits, and connections to community services for eligible families.

Life With A Baby 

An Ontario-based community offering parent groups, educational programs, online events, and peer support.

Midwifery Care

Association of Ontario Midwives 

Information about midwifery care in Ontario and a searchable directory to help families find a midwife.

Perinatal Mental Health Support

Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Postpartum Support International 

Provides support, education, online groups, and professional resources for pregnancy and postpartum mental health concerns.

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

PAIL Network (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network)
Phone: 1-888-303-7245 Pregnancy & Infant Loss (PAIL) Network 

Provides peer support, groups, and resources for families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.

 

A Note from Your Doula

If something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts and reach out for support. Parents often know their babies and their bodies better than anyone else. You do not need to navigate pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, or parenting alone. Help is available, and reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.