Pacific Post Partum Support Society

Pacific Post Partum Support Society provides free, peer-led perinatal mental health support to new and expecting parents and their families. They aim to end the isolation and distress experienced by many parents and families with the profound life change that accompanies the birth or adoption of a child. Through low-barrier, compassionate, and culturally responsive support, the organization ensures that parents do not have to face these challenges alone. 

The program started as a grass roots initiative when a small group of mothers began meeting at the Vancouver Crisis Line office to share their experiences and support each other. Over the years, their programs have expanded and shifted based on the needs of the communities they serve.

PPPSS Today

Today, they support anyone who is experiencing isolation, distress, or a PMAD in the perinatal period or is supporting someone who is. This includes pregnant people, new parents, mothers, fathers, partners, non-gestational parents, surrogates, adoptive parents, foster parents, and people who have experienced perinatal or infant loss. They receive over 6000 calls to our support line per year, and that number continues to grow. If you are pregnant, have a child under the age of 3, have recently been pregnant, or have experienced loss, they are available to support you.

To learn more about Pacific Post Partum Support Society, visit their website.