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Women's Mental Health Clinic

Offers psychiatric assessment and treatment for women with moderate to severe mental health concerns during pregnancy and for up to one year after they give birth.

The Women’s Mental Health clinic (WMHC) is specially equipped to offer targeted psychiatric care for women facing moderate to severe addiction and/or mental health challenges during key reproductive transitions, like the perinatal period. By providing expert treatment, WMHC aims to improve mental health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and support long-term well-being. Collaborating closely with primary care providers, WMHC ensures a seamless referral and treatment process for pregnant/postpartum people needing mental health services. WMHC provides in-person specialized assessment and treatment for moderate to severe addiction and/or mental health concerns during the perinatal period. This period runs from conception up to 12 months postpartum. Complementary psychological support can be accessed internally if required Primary Diagnosis: Moderate-severe addiction and or mental health concerns

Contact Details

Foothills Medical Centre

Location Info
South Tower - Room 704
Address
1403 29 Street NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 2T9
Telephone
403-944-5872 ext 4
Fax
403-944-2409
Getting There

Parking available

Foothills Medical Centre parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
psychiatrists, therapists, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria: WMHC will see patients who are pregnant or up to 12 months postpartum that present with either an exacerbation of OR new onset of moderate to severe addiction and/or mental health concerns.

  • Now accepting referrals for psychiatric assessments prior to conception (when clinically indicated)
  • Now accepting all LOCUS scores – there is no specific threshold for severity

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have mild mental health symptoms
  • Are primarily seeking counselling/therapy
  • Are already receiving psychiatric care from another provider. Consultation
    to an existing provider may be available
  • Are not open to having a conversation about the use of medications to help
    manage their addiction and/or mental health concerns
  • Have addiction as the primary concern/diagnosis
  • Have had a pregnancy loss and are looking for grief support
Referral Needed

A referral to this program is required etiher through Access Mental Health and/or their physician.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services