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Alternate Name |
OCR |
Former Name |
New Dads: Postpartum Support Drop-In |
Located In Community |
Ottawa |
Address & Map |
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Intersection |
Byron Ave and Churchill Ave N |
Bus Route Notes |
OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Parking |
Free parking |
Description (Service) |
Facilitated group designed to help new fathers support their partner through postpartum challenges while balancing their own transition into being a new parent * increase understanding of perinatal mental health and learn about coping strategies, research, and resources * infants 12 months and under are welcome |
Hours |
Every 1st Saturday of the month, 9:30 am-11:30 am |
Areas Served |
Ottawa (City of) |
Eligibility |
New fathers whose partner is experiencing depression, anxiety, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after the arrival of the baby/ies |
Application |
Drop in * call or send an email for more information |
Languages |
English |
Fees |
None |
Service Categories |
New Dad Parenting Programs ; Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment ~ Fathers |
Office Phone |
613-728-1839 ext 227 |
E-Mail |
Courtney.Holmes@mothercraft.com |
Website |
www.mothercraft.com |
Primary Contact |
Courtney Holmes, Family Outreach and Doula Support Worker |
Primary Executive |
Alicia Ashton, Executive Director; Phone: 613-728-1839 ext 239; Email: alicia.ashton@mothercraft.com |
Funding |
City / Town - City of Ottawa ; Provincial - Ministry of Education ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 106864325 RR0001 ; United Way |
Resources |
Website |
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