Directory

Real support for the harder parts of parenting.

A directory of trusted Canadian organizations for parents dealing with mental health, financial stress, single parenting, or just needing somewhere to turn.

Directory live, more organizations added regularly
Mental health & postpartum

Perinatal and postpartum support

PSI Canada

Canada-wide

The Canadian presence of Postpartum Support International, offering free support for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression and anxiety.

PostpartumFree support
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Single parents

Support for parenting solo

One Parent

Canada-wide

Coaching, counselling, and a resource hub connecting single-parent families to housing, food, childcare, and legal aid across Canada.

Single parentsCoaching
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General family support

Local resource centres and everyday help

Families Canada

Canada-wide

The national network behind more than 600 local family resource centres, offering free parenting programs and community support across the country.

Local centresParenting programs
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211 Canada

Canada-wide

A free helpline and directory connecting families to local services for housing, food, financial assistance, and mental health support.

HelplineLocal referrals
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Financial support

Government benefits for families

Canada Child Benefit

Federal program

A tax-free monthly payment from the Government of Canada to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18.

Government benefitTax-free
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Thriftscape links out to each organization's own site. If you or your family are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline) any time, day or night.