Peel Postpartum Mood Disorder Program

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Record #: CWL0113 Last Modified: 22 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 22 Apr 2013
Record Details
Social MediaWebsite Website: pmdinpeel.ca
SOCIAL_MEDIA_ICONWebsite
Phone
Office PhoneRegion of Peel 905-799-7700; Caledon residents 905-584-2216 
Fax905-696-8384
Crisis PhonePeel Postpartum Family Support Telephone Line provides caring emotional support for women and their families during pregnancy and after the birth of baby 
905-459-8441- (Caledon Residents-289-298-5468) 
Monday- Friday 10am-10pm
Address/Location Info
AddressRegion of Peel-Health Services
7120 Hurontario Street, PO Box 640 RPO Streetsville
Brampton, ON L5M 2C2
 
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Located In CommunityBrampton
Site LocationMississauga
IntersectionHurontario St / DerryRd
AccessibilityFully Accessible ; Not Accessible
Mailing Addressc/o Philippa Bodolai 
PO Box 640 
Region of Peel 
7120 Hurontario Street 
Brampton, ON L5M 2C2
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionThe Peel Postpartum Mood Disorder ( PMD) Program is an initiative of Success By 6 Peel, a collaborative of more than 40 community partners whose goal is to strengthen services for young children and their families.  
 
The Peel PMD Program is working toward the day that families in Peel who are at risk for or experiencing PMD will have access to comprehensive and sustainable services. The program aims to build the community’s capacity to respond to families by: 
 
• Raising awareness of PMD in the community 
• Decreasing stigma often experienced by families living with PMD  
• Educating service providers so that they can help support families  
• Enhancing services and accessibility for Peel Region’s diverse  
community 
 
The Peel PMD Program Steering Committee Partners include: 
Best Start Health Coalition in Peel  
Caledon Parent /Child Centre  
Credit Valley Hospital  
Mississauga Parent Child Resource Centre 
Infant and Child Development Services Peel  
Peel Children’s Centre 
Peel Pubic Health 
Punjabi Community Health Services 
Vita Centre 
 
Postpartum Mood Disorder Peer Support Groups are offered through local OEYCs 
 
'Adjusting to Life After Baby' Educational workshops offered by Peer Educators in the Peel Community 
 
Peel Postpartum Family Support Line-Telephone based emotional support for women and families during pregnany and after baby 905-459-8441 (Monday- Friday 10am -10pm)
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedBrampton ; Caledon ; Mississauga ; Peel Region
EligibilityExpectant and new parents 
Peel Service Providers
LanguagesEnglish ; Fact sheets available in differnt languages (pmdinpeel.ca)
Contact Information
E-Mailphilippa.bodolai@peelregion.ca
Websitepmdinpeel.ca
Primary ContactPhilippa Bodolai, M.Sc, Postpartum Mood Disorder Specialist, Postpartum Mood Disorder Specialist; Phone: 905-791-7800 ext 2650; Fax: 905-696-8384; Email: philippa.bodolai@peelregion.ca
Alternate ContactPeel Postpartum Family Support Line; Phone: 905-459-8441 ext 4; Fax: 905-459-3955; Email: postpartum@spectrasupport.org
Primary ExecutivePhilippa Bodolai, Postpartum Mood Disorder Specialist, Peel Postpartum Mood Disorder Program, Peel Public Health; Phone: Postpartum Mood Disorder Specialist
Other Info
Alternate NamePPMD Program
MeetingsThe Peel Postpartum Mood Disorder Program Steering Committee meets quarterly
Print MaterialPostpartum Mood Disorder: Pamphlet, Postcard, Flyer
Established2007
FundingRegional / Municipal
Service Level(20) Regional Government ; (80) United Way
Subjects
CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGSHealth
SubjectsAnxiety disorders ; Mood disorders ; Postnatal care
Broader TermsDisorders ; Health ; Health services ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Patient care