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Mindful Connections Postpartum Support - Enhanced support for Women

Mindful Connections is a therapeutic group that welcomes mothers with children between 2 months to 2 years.

This is a support group for women experiencing challenges in adjusting to motherhood; struggling to enjoy motherhood, meet their own needs, feel isolated, lacking support, and may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

For mothers:

  • Postpartum with children between 2 months to 24 months.
  • Willing to engage in group discussions; provide and receive feedback.
  • Not experiencing postpartum psychosis (or being treated for same).
  • Not experiencing active thoughts of suicidal ideation or self-harm.

**Childcare provided at no cost.

There will be a childcare orientation prior to the start of the session.

Contact Details

Family Services of Central Alberta

Address
5409 50 Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 4B7
Telephone
403-343-6400
Fax
403-343-6407
Accessibility

Front door wheelchair accessible with ramp and automatic doors.  Accessible washroom facilities and lift.

Getting There

Close to public transportation.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Wednesday
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Note

FSCA is open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM daily. Registration is on line.
Access
Service Providers May Include
postpartum coordinators, program facilitators
Eligibility

Client must be in contact with enhanced womens services for registration approval.

Service Access

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

Register on line at www.fsca.ca


Fees

There is no charge for the program or child care.

Subsidy is available upon request


Partners

Partners/affiliations

Recovery Alberta Enhanced Women¿s Services