​RESOURCES

​​We know loss is hard, but we are here for you
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Local Resource Sheet (PDF)
OR
En Francais (PDF)
This free printable resource sheet provides a list of local providers with a brief description of the services they offer in addition to their direct contact information.
Crisis Lines
  1. Ottawa’s 24-hour Distress Centre-Distress Line: (613)-238-3311
  2. Crisis Line: (613)-722-6914 or (866)-996-0991 /TEXT 343-306-5550 (chat and text 10am-11pm)
  3. Pembroke Regional Hospital Mobile Crisis Team –  (613) 732-3675 ext. 8116 or  (866) 996-0991
  4. Youth Services Bureau 24/7 Crisis Line –  (613) 260-2360 or  (877) 377-7775
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Further Supports
  1. Ontario Health: Early pregnancy complications and loss. Questions you should ask your health care provider to help you receive high quality care.
  2. Ottawa Fertility Centre: Early Pregnancy Loss Information Sheet
  3. Miscarriage Matters : Free online support services for early miscarriages
  4. PAIL Network Unsilence the Conversation : Helping to normalize the conversation around pregnancy loss

For Dads
  1. The Compassionate Friends:  ​www.tcf.org.uk/resources/L02-A-Fathers-Grief---C13-R1401.pdf
  2. Men and Miscarriage:  https://adrielbooker.com/category/pregnancy-loss-miscarriage/men-miscarriage/
  3. Duke University Bereavement: www.dukehealth.org/sites/default/files/Child-A_Fathers_Grief-English.pdf
  4. Lily Mae Foundation: https://www.lilymaefoundation.org/support/support-for-dads

Books
  1. It's okay that you're not okay -Megan Devine
  2. Grieving Dad's- to the brink and back - Kelly Farley 
  3. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Surviving the Death of Your Baby - Deborah L. Davis, PhD
  4. TFMR Mamas- Recommended Book

Podcasts
  1. Still Parents (Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/still-parents/id1549230104
  2. The Worst Girl Gang Ever  theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/podcast/
  3. Dad Still Standing  https://www.dadstillstanding.com/podcast/episode/20032cbc/saying-goodbye-to-your-baby
  4. TFMR Mamas  www.tfmrmamas.com/tfmr-mamas-podcast
  5. Here After with Megan Devine podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/here-after-with-megan-devine/id1595914505
  6. ​The Bathroom Chronicles  #008  podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bathroomchroniclespodcast/episodes/008-James-Van-Der-Beek-e20ibo2
 
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