Below are a list of resources you may find helpful. The resources are organized by Pregnancy Resources (General Support, Mental Health, Medical Care) and Resources After Baby is Born (Breastfeeding, Community Support, Financial Support, Mental Health, Thrift Clothing Stores, Books, and workshops).

Pregnancy Resources

General Support

Hope For Women Pregnancy Services

Abbotsford & Langley

They provide a safe, confidential, and compassionate place for any woman who thinks she may be pregnant. Their services are free and include pregnancy tests, non-judgemental options, counselling, referrals to community resources, and ongoing friendship and support.

Nurse-Family Partnership

Province-wide

Nurse-Family Partnership is a free public health program for women in BC having their first baby. Women enrolled in the program are visited by a public health nurse throughout their pregnancy, continuing until their child reaches two years of age.

*Once you click on the link, please scroll to the bottom of the page to learn how to apply.

"Baby's Best Chance" Handbook

“Baby’s Best Chance” is a handbook provided by Fraser Health for all new parents.

This link is an online, PDF, version of the handbook that is available in multiple languages including:

English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Punjabi, Spanish and Tagalog.

 

Best Beginnings

Fraser Health

Provides public health services to pregnant women, new moms, babies and children to age 2. Complete a brief questionnaire to get connected with resources and supports for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

Fraser Valley

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, in partnership with parents and community, provides services to children 0-18 years with developmental delays and/or disabilities.

Telecare Crisis and Caring Line

Telecare provides telephone befriending, caring, and empathetic listening for people in moments of personal crisis or distress.

For Emotional, or Crisis Support Call:

604-852-9099 in Abbotsford and Mission

1-888-852-9099 toll free throughout British Columbia

or visit: www.telecarebc.com

Best For Babies

Located in Abbotsford, but open to residents of the Fraser Valley

A free Pregnancy Outreach Program at Archway Community Services funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Their Prenatal Nutrition Program assists pregnant women who do not typically access traditional prenatal services, offers support during pregnancy and for 6 months post-partum. Particular attention is paid to promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle

Here To Help

Online Support (Office located in Vancouver)

Find the information you need to manage mental health and learn how you can support a loved one.

Homepage: www.heretohelp.bc.ca

Mental Health

Guide to Coping with Anxiety During Pregnancy and Post-Birth

A cognitive behaviour therapy-based self-management workbook contributed to HereToHelp by our partners at the BC Reproductive Mental Health Program of BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services to help meet the needs of women with anxiety during their pregnancies and after birth.

BC Women's Hospital Reproductive Mental Health

A team of specialized and multidisciplinary professionals that offer individual, couples or group psychotherapy, and resources for women, their partners and families.

ProMentality Counselling & Wellness

In-person Office in Abbotsford and Surrey

Offering “pay what you can” counselling services both in person and virtually.

Medical Care

Abbotsford Maternity Group

Abbotsford

is a team of family physicians that manage care for you and your newborn from pregnancy to 6 weeks postpartum, at which time you will be transitioned back to the care of your family doctor. They manage all of their deliveries at Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

Mission Midwifery

Serves Abbotsford, Mission & Surrounding Areas – (Matsqui, Ruskin, Silverdale, Steelhead, Hatzic, Dewdney, Deroche, Leq’á:mel, Scowlitz, Lake Errock

manages care for you and your newborn from pregnancy to 6 weeks postpartum, at which time you will be transitioned back to the care of your family doctor.

Westcoast Health Collective

Abbotsford, Langley, Aldergrove & Mission

An integrative health practice with eight Registered Midwives and a Registered Massage Therapist.

Chilliwack Midwifery

A team of midwifes in Chilliwack that manage care for you and your newborn from pregnancy to 6 weeks postpartum, at which time you will be transitioned back to the care of your family doctor.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Christina Kliewer, BSc, MPT

Christina is  passionate about helping women regain control of such a vulnerable area of their lives. 

Christina treats a variety of challenges including: prenatal and postpartum support, incontinence, prolapse, pelvic girdle pain, painful sex, pain around the vulva and coccyx, Diastasis Recti (Abdominal separation) and more.

Book online with her or call 236-260-5800

Fraser Birth Collaborative (Abbotsford)

Abbotsford Midwifery

Serves Abbotsford, Mission, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, Agassiz & Rosedale

Manages care for you and your newborn from pregnancy to 6 weeks postpartum, at which time you will be transitioned back to the care of your family doctor.

Family First Midwifery

Chilliwack

Offers postpartum and breastfeeding support for mothers in Chilliwack for the first 6 weeks following their delivery.

All services are covered 100% under MSP.

Urgent care is available 24/7.

They offer home and clinic visits, feeding support, weight checks, jaundice checks, postpartum mood assessment, referrals to specialists and more!

After Baby Is Born

Breastfeeding Resources

Breastfeeding Basics

Breastfeeding Getting Started and Early Breastfeeding are PDFs information sheets that covers breastfeeding basics.

Early Days

Breastfeeding Hunger Cues and Breast Milk Storage are additional PDF information sheets to help in those early days if you are breastfeeding.

Common Issues

La Leche League Breastfeeding PDF and Kelly Mom Website provide more detailed information about common breastfeeding issues.

Community Services & Supports

New Beginnings Young Parent Program

Abbotsford

Offers resources, in-classroom highschool education, high quality childcare, parenting classes, and outreach services to young parents under age 24.

Abby Dads

Abbotsford

By Archway Community Services is actively involved in supporting dads moving toward healthier relationships with their families. We offer relationship-based training programs for dads such as Anger Awareness and Men in Relationships, and do attachment parenting programming for both parents, including Nobody’s Perfect.

Ministry of Child & Family Development

Province-wide

offers a wide range of programs and services to children, youth, parents, families, people with special needs, and those fighting addictions.

Better Beginnings

Chilliwack

Chilliwack Community Service program for women who are expecting. They offer support until the baby is 6 months old with a weekly group.

*Funding requires that they be connected before baby is born

Langley Food Bank

Langley

Available for families in need of support in the way of food.

Meadow Rose Society

Mission

Local non-profit organization offering free baby gear to moms and families in need.

Email: office@meadowrosesociety.com

Phone: 604-392-1133

Best Beginnings

Fraser Health

Best Beginnings program provides public health services to pregnant women, new moms, babies and children to age 2. Complete a brief questionnaire to get connected with resources and supports for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Strong Start

Abbotsford

is a free, drop-in, parent participatory early learning program for preschool-aged children. A qualified early childhood educator leads activities, including stories, music and arts, to help children grow linguistically, emotionally and socially, and become comfortable in a school-like setting. 

Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

Abbotsford, Mission & Chilliwack

in partnership with parents and community, provides services to children 0-18 years with developmental delays and/or disabilities through on-site services, outreach, consultation, and direct therapy.

Cyrus Centre

Abbotsford & Chilliwack

Serving youth and families in the Fraser Valley.

Balanced CoParenting Group

Mission

Learn to get along better with your child, solve problems with your co-parent, increase the harmony in your family and increase your own confidence.

For more information, please email:

louiset@missionmcss.com

Abbotsford Food Bank

by Archway Community Services provides supplemental food assistance and other supportive programs including monthly supplemental food hampers, free dental care at their on-site clinic, kids’ summer camps, seasonal fresh produce, special Christmas Hampers, and other exciting programs.

Family Education Program

Abbotsford

Archway Community Services offers a variety of parenting course and group topics (such as anger, developing identity as a mom, raising a securely attached child, maximizing the early years, single motherhood, co-parenting, and more). Their facilitators bring a wealth of experience working with families and groups. They bring insight, information, and humour to their parenting courses within a caring and non-judgmental environment.

Abbotsford Public Health Unit

Abbotsford

provides information on child health, growth, and development, as well as services which include screening, assessment, referrals, immunizations, communicable disease control, and access to resource materials. They also offer prenatal and postnatal services, as well as programs that focus on health promotion.

Sara For Women

Mission & Abbotsford

is a non-profit registered charity providing outreach, housing, counselling, and crisis support for women and children.

Baby Steps

Mission

Families with children 0 – 24 months can meet other families with babies and gain support and access community services.

Archway Community Services

Abbotsford

Food bank, immigrant resources, family resources, parenting groups and more.

Langley Early Years Hubs

 

Langley has four Early Years Hub locations that provide a variety of early learning, cultural, and drop-in programs for families with children birth to 6 years.

Phone: 604-308-1584

Financial Support

Myself Serve BC

Learn what income resources may be available to you, apply for income assistance, and access your eligibility after completing an online questionnaire.

Canada Benefits

You can find which benefits or programs you may be eligible for after completing a brief questionnaire. The Benefits Finder may suggest benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments.

Child and Family Benefits Calculator

You can use this calculator to see what child and family benefits you may be able to get and how much your payments may be.

Mental Health

Pacific Postpartum Support Society

offers a variety of free or low-cost postpartum and perinatal support services for moms, dads, and couples experiencing a difficult postpartum adjustment, including postpartum depression and anxiety. Support may be offered through phone, text, groups, or focused on what best fits your needs.

Postpartum Depression Self-Care Program

is a guide for both women and health professionals to help empower women struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety to make positive changes in their experience.

Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Info Sheet

is an information pamphlet to better understand this challenge that some new moms experience and help you through the challenge.

Guide to Coping With Depression During Pregnancy & Post-Birth

is a cognitive behaviour therapy-based self-management workbook contributed to HeretoHelp by our partners at the BC Reproductive Mental Health Program of BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services to help meet the needs of women with depression during their pregnancies and after birth.

Church Community Support

Northview Community Church

Campuses in Abbotsford & Mission

If you are looking for counselling, financial help, prayer, or to meet with a pastor, please fill out the “care form” on their website.

Central Heights Church

Abbotsford

Central Heights Church offers a dedicated Women’s Ministry, “Mom and me drop-in”, “Moms and tots drop in play time and other programs for women and families.

Sardis Community Church

Chilliwack

Sardis Community Church offers an emergency food program including diapers and wipes.

Visit their website for more information.

Thrift Clothing Stores

Once Upon A Child

Locations in Abbotsford, Langley & Chilliwack

Has gently used & new baby, kids, tween apparel/clothes, shoes, gear/equipment, toys, gifts and more.

MCC Centre Thrift Shop

Locations in Abbotsford, Mission, Langley & Chilliwack

offers a large choice of clothing, furniture and other household items.

Salvation Army Thrift Shop

Locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack & Langley

endeavours to help people who are experiencing challenges with the basic necessities of daily living in Abbotsford by feed them, caring for them, and helping them find the path to wholeness.

Parenting Books We’ve Found Helpful

Parenting From The Inside Out

The Explosive Child

The Whole Brained Child

Hold On To Your Kids

Seminars and Workshops

Family Education Program

through Archway Community Services offers a variety of free parenting course and group topics (such as anger, developing identity as a mom, raising a securely attached child, maximizing the early years, single motherhood, co-parenting, and more). Their facilitators bring a wealth of experience working with families and groups. They bring insight, information, and humour to their parenting courses within a caring and non-judgmental environment.

Bringing Baby Home

is a paid 2-day relationship-building workshop for expecting couples, created by The Gottman Institute. Rooted in groundbreaking research, this workshop will offer couples a strong foundation for connecting with each other and their children. Join us as we laugh, learn and connect together. Whether you are becoming parents for the first time or the fifth, this workshop promises to give you the tools to build a happy family.