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This program offers practical, non-judgemental support during pregnancy and early parenting. We help you navigate health and community services, build connections, and support your emotional and physical wellbeing.
Support is available for pregnant women and birthing individuals who are using substances or in recovery, as well as those facing financial or social challenges. We also offer support with pregnancy options and decisions, including pregnancy loss.
This program offers support to:
- Pregnant women and birthing individuals who have recently had a baby (and their partners)
- Those who are using substances or are in recovery (tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other narcotics or controlled substances)
- Those experiencing financial or social hardship
- Those needing support through complex or difficult pregnancy experiences
What you can expect
You can connect through self-referral or a referral from another service.
The Perinatal Substance Use Support Worker provides one-to-one support before and after birth, based on your needs. This may include emotional support, help navigating services, advocacy, attending appointments, and connecting with care providers.
How you can take part
Contact the Perinatal Substance Use Support Worker for more informaton. Tel: 604-865-0941 or email: psup@sccss.ca.
Anyone can refer to Perinatal Substance Use Support including family, physicians, public health nurses, pediatricians and other community professionals. A referral form must be completed. Family participation is voluntary and the program is free of charge. Complete confidentiality is assured.
Please click here to complete our secure online referral form.
This program is funded by the BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, Provincial Health Services Authority and provided in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health.
