Resources & support
Trusted services for pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn support in Canada. Most of these are run by other organizations; we list them so you can find help quickly.
If you or your baby are in danger or need urgent medical care, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Free, 24/7 advice from a registered nurse, including questions about pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
Call or text 811 (Ontario). Other provinces have similar lines, such as 811 in BC, Alberta, and Quebec.
Visit websiteYour local public health unit may offer postpartum home visits, breastfeeding clinics, and parenting programs.
Search "[your city] public health postpartum" or ask your care provider.
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone thinking about suicide or worried about someone.
Call or text 9-8-8, anywhere in Canada.
Visit websiteCulturally grounded counselling and crisis support for all Indigenous people in Canada, available 24/7 in English and French (and Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut on request).
Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online.
Visit websiteFree, confidential support, information, and referrals for anyone struggling emotionally during pregnancy or after birth, including partners. This is not a crisis line.
Call or text 1-800-944-4773 (Canada & U.S.).
Visit websiteFree, volunteer-led breastfeeding and chestfeeding support, including local meetings and a helpline.
Find a group or helpline on their website.
Visit websiteA free, confidential helpline that connects you to local services, including food, housing, childcare, and parenting programs.
Call 2-1-1 or search online, 24/7.
Visit websiteA tax-free monthly payment from the Government of Canada to help with the cost of raising children under 18.
Apply when you register your baby's birth, or through the Canada Revenue Agency.
Visit websiteFree, confidential support for anyone who is pregnant or thinks they may be, including maternity and baby items and referrals.
Brampton office: 905-874-0607. 24/7 helpline: 1-800-550-4900. Safe Embrace has provided kits through Birthright Brampton.
Visit websiteFree parenting programs, counselling, and essential baby supplies for families in Peel Region who are pregnant or have children up to age 6.
Call 905-502-7933. Safe Embrace has provided kits through Vita Centre.
Visit websiteNon-medical essentials for mothers and newborns, distributed through our community partners.
Available through our partner organizations. Organizations can contact us to request kits.
Except where marked "Provided by us," these services are run by other organizations. We can't guarantee their availability or eligibility, so please contact them directly. Safe Embrace does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Last reviewed: November 2026.
