South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Support for Pregnancy & Infant Loss
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Losing a pregnancy or a baby is a profound experience, and grief can feel overwhelming. Please know that you are not alone, and there is no “right” way to grieve. Your feelings, whatever they may be, are valid.
Support Is Available
The resources on this page are specifically designed to support families who have experienced:
- Miscarriage (pregnancy loss before 20 weeks)
- Stillbirth (pregnancy loss after 20 weeks)
- Infant death (loss of a baby after birth)
- Neonatal death (loss of a baby in the first 28 days of life)
What These Services Offer
These organizations provide compassionate, specialized support including:
- Peer support groups where you can connect with others who understand
- Individual and family counseling
- Information about the grieving process
- Memorial and remembrance services
- Resources for partners, siblings, and extended family members
- Support for subsequent pregnancies after loss
Take Your Time
Healing is not linear, and there is no timeline for grief. Reach out for support when you’re ready, whether that’s right away or months later. These services will be here for you.
All Services Are Free
All the support services listed on this page are provided at no cost to you.
If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please reach out to the crisis lines listed at the bottom of this page. Support is available 24/7.
Support for Pregnancy & Infant Loss
PAIL Network
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network provides compassionate support for families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Access peer support groups, counseling resources, and memorial services.
Roger Neilson Children's Hospice
Grief support services for families who have experienced the death of a child. Access counseling, support groups, and specialized bereavement care in a compassionate environment.
Mental Health Support
Ask Masi - Mental Health Resources
Comprehensive mental health resources and support for patients and families.
Walk-In Counselling Clinic & Counselling Connect
Free, immediate, single-session counselling services available without appointment. No waitlist required.
Multiple locations across Ottawa
Crisis Lines - Available 24/7
Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region
24/7 bilingual crisis support
Phone: 613-238-3311
Text: 343-306-5550 (10am-11pm daily)
Chat: www.dcottawa.on.ca (10am-11pm daily)
Mental Health Crisis Line
For ages 16 or older 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bilingual.
Phone: 613-722-6914
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
For anyone who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know.
Call or Text: 9-8-8 (toll-free, anytime)
South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) is a non-profit, community-governed organization that provides a range of multi-disciplinary services to address the social determinants of health.
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Contact
1355 Bank Street
Suite 600
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8K7
Suite 600
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8K7
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Saturday – CLOSED
Sunday – CLOSED
Closest Bus Stop: Bus Routes 6, 4, 85
3320 Paul Anka Drive
Ottawa, ON
K1V 0J9
Ottawa, ON
K1V 0J9
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closest Bus Stop: Bus Routes 92, 87
Support
With enthusiastic employees and volunteers, we are ready to support you no matter any time.
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