How we help you

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre programs are designed to provide the support you need at every stage.

Our team of Perinatal Mental Health Workers can work with you to tailor your own pathway through our services.

1. Get in Touch

A member of our team is ready to listen and arrange an appointment for you.

2. Meet With Us

Plan your pathway to wellness with a member of our team.

3. Be Supported

Our team will stay in touch throughout your journey and welcome you into groups with your peers.

Call 02 6288 1936 and speak to a member of our team about how you are feeling and how we can help.

No diagnosis or referral is required.

Perinatal Mental Health workers are available from 9am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

Ask about becoming a client

The finer detail

Loved ones

If you are concerned about a loved one, please note that appointments cannot be arranged on their behalf. Our team needs to have direct contact in order to offer support. Of course, you are welcome to contact the team to discuss how you might be able to help your loved one.

Eligibility

Clients can access our services during pregnancy or up until their youngest child has turned 2. Length of engagement with our services varies depending on individual needs.

Interpreter services

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre endeavours to help everyone who reaches out for assistance, and for those who do not speak English we have access to an interpreter. We can provide website links to interpreted documentation on perinatal mental health. You are also welcome to bring a friend or family member with you to assist with translation if you wish.

Fees

$	There is no cost involved in becoming a client at Perinatal Wellbeing Centre. Our individual and group support programs are funded primarily by ACT Health and are provided to you free of charge, along with free adjunct childcare.
$	Occasionally follow-on support groups attract a small fee to cover the cost of externally sourced professional services. Concessions are available.
$	Family Friendly Workshops attract a small fee and are provided in response to consumer interest, in addition to our core support services.

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How we help you

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre programs are designed to provide the support you need at every stage, and our team of Perinatal Mental Health Workers can work with you to tailor your own pathway through our services. Call 02 6288 1936 and speak to a member of our team about how you are feeling and how we can help. No diagnosis or referral is required.
Holiday Drop-In Group

Come along to Holiday Drop-In Groups during April 2021! Designed for all members of the community with a child under the age of 2.
Perinatal depression

Depression occurs in up to 1 in 10 women during pregnancy, and in up to 1 in 7 women after the birth of a baby. Men are also affected by postnatal depression. Certain factors, such as mental health history, complicated pregnancy or birth, or having an unwell or unsettled baby can increase the likelihood of developing perinatal depression.
Perinatal anxiety

1 in 4 people will experience anxiety in their lifetime and for women it is more likely to occur during pregnancy or in the year following birth. As many as 1 in 5 women will experience perinatal anxiety. Certain factors, such as mental health history, complicated pregnancy or birth, or having an unwell or unsettled baby can increase the likelihood of developing perinatal anxiety.
Crisis help

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre provides information and referral to appropriate services in the community, however it is not a crisis service. If you are experiencing crisis, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
What we do

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre is a community based non-government organisation providing support to families in the Australian Capital Territory. Primarily funded by ACT Health, it is staffed by experienced perinatal mental health workers and administration staff.
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