Perinatal Support Washington

Not What I Was Expecting
2024-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Community Covenant Church, 710 State Rte 20, Twisp, 98856
Trauma-informed Group Peer Support (GPS) can help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation from pregnancy through the second year postpartum. If you are a mom who is struggling a little or a lot, this group is for you!
Second Wednesday of the month, 9am
Community Covenant Church at the north end of Twisp
(this is not a faith-based group)
Contact Haley (425) 765-3337 or Lisa (206) 200-0281

Mothering Together - Clallam County
2024-06-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
A peer support group for mom’s walking through the joys and challenges that can come during pregnancy and/or the first years of their child’s life.

This is a place to be heard, reassured, and to find valuable resources within the community. It is an advice and judgement free zone where you are welcome to come as you are and share as much or as little as you choose.

Group is held via Zoom, Tuesdays 11am-12pm.

Join us at the link below!

https://zoom.us/j/95385504801?pwd=[REDACTED]

Contact info: Jeanene Heagy 360-809-4106

Mom and Baby Support Group
2024-06-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Good Samaritan Hospital, 407 14th Avenue SE Family Birth Center, Puyallup, WA, United States
Mom and Baby Support Group at Good Samaritan Hospital
Tuesdays • 10:00-11:30
Join us to connect with other new moms!
Our goal is to provide encouragement and support in your early months of mothering. We offer baby weight checks, discussions about feeding, sleep and adjustment issues, informative speakers, and the opportunity
to meet other moms. No need to sign up ahead of time, just attend when you can.Group meets in the Family Birth Center Classroom, 1st floor, near the Family Birth Center lobby. Enter through the main entrance on 15th Ave SE main entrance
Due to classroom limitations this group only allows little ones who are non-mobile (pre-crawling).
Bring a baby blanket for baby if you would like to sit on the floor.
There is no charge to attend the group but donations are accepted.
Contact: Janet Dill 253 403-7586
Join us on Facebook!
facebook.com/MomandBaby

VIRTUAL Perinatal Loss Support Group
2024-06-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
VIRTUAL Parent Support Group,
Virtual via Zoom click HERE to join. 7:30 p.m. Second Monday.
Contact: Liz at lizzylove1@aol.com.

We Are Where You Are
2024-06-10 16:30 - 18:00
We Are Where You Are: A Virtual Parent Support Group
A place to listen and learn from the experience of others, to realize we are not alone, and that others understand us. This is a precious and rare opportunity to hear the power of our voices, to feel our inner strength and intelligence this is in the heart of each one of us.
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 4:30pm
For more information about dates or virtual link please call:
Mayra Aguayo: 509-429-7163
Shannon Nakkour: 509-322-7053
or look for the link on
occda.net/perinatal-mental-health-pmh

Caminemos Juntos
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-06 18:15 - 19:30, 2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-30 18:15 - 19:30, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-23 18:15 - 19:30 | Online
Te invitamos a participar en un groupo de apoyo: Caminemos Juntos.
En caminemos Juntos tratemos temas como:

El camino de ser madre/padre
Cuidado personal
Salud mental
Compartir experiencias y situaciones
Crear una comunidad juntos

Participantes tendran su nombre inscrito en el sorteo del fin del mes!
Todas las sesiones se realizarán por Zoom cada otro:
Jueves 6:15PM-7:30PM (PT)
y Sábado de 10:00AM-11:30AM (PT)
Mándanos un mensaje de texto al telefono: (971) 258-2426
Instagram: @caminemosjuntoswa
Facebook: @caminemosjuntoswashington

Coffee & Cradleboards
2024-06-06 17:00 - 18:30 | OCCDA Fiscal/HR Office, 670 Riverside Drive, Omak, 98841
Group Peer Support
It is a place to listen and learn from the experience of others, to realize that we are not alone, and that others understand what we are experiencing. It is a precious and rare opportunity to hear the power of our voice, to feel that inner strength and intelligence that is in the heart of each one of us.
Every first and third Thursday at 5pm PST
Location:
OCCDA Fiscal/HR Office
670 Riverside Drive,
Omak, WA 98841
For more information on dates and times, contact Shannon Nakkour (509) 322-7053 and Jill Moomaw at jnanpuya@gmail.com

Prepared Moms
2024-06-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 | CAPA/Prepares, 25 W. 5th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99204, United States
A non-judgmental, Parent support Group for Moms who are pregnant or parenting a child 5-years-old and under.
Meetings held on Thursdays from 10-11:30 AM at CAPA/Prepares: 25 W. 5th Ave. Spokane
September – June (with childcare)
Monthly meetings in July and August.
This is a drop-in group, just show up when you can! Prior registration not required.
For more information contact: sarah.durrant@cceasternwa.org or call 509-358-4258

Entre Mamás
2024-06-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 | 1750 Calawah Way, 1750 Calawah Way, 27C, Forks, WA, 98331, United States
Un grupo para mujeres embarazadas o mujeres que tienen niños menor de 6 años.
Horario: Todos los Miércoles
Dirección: 1750 Calawah Way, 27C Forks, WA 98331
*El cuarto de comunidad cerca de las lavadoras*
Contacto: 360-912-1455

Nurturing Beginnings
2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | 512 N Ruby Street; Ellensburg, 512 N Ruby Street, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
The Nurturing Beginnings support group meets the First Tuesday of every month from 6:00pm -7:00pm at First Lutheran Church (512 N Ruby Street; Ellensburg, WA). Childcare is always available.
The facilitators are Marie Marchand and Colleen Steward, contact info: namikittitas@gmail.com or 360-977-0356.

Mothering Together - Clallam County
2024-06-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | First Step Family Support Center, 323 E 6th Street, Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States
A peer support group for mom’s walking through the joys and challenges that can come during pregnancy and/or the first years of their child’s life.

This is a place to be heard, reassured, and to find valuable resources within the community. It is an advice and judgement free zone where you are welcome to come as you are and share as much or as little as you choose.

Tuesdays 11am – 12pm

We will be in person the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at the resource center, located at First Step Family Support Center

323 E 6th Street
Port Angeles WA
The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month will be on zoom. If there is a 5th Tuesday in the month it will also be on zoom.

Join us at the link below!

https://zoom.us/j/95385504801?pwd=[REDACTED]

Contact info: Jeanene Heagy 360-809-4106 or Jeanene.heagy@Firststepfamilysupport.org

Family Support Group hosted by NAMI
2024-06-03 18:30 - 20:00 | First Lutheran Church 512 N Ruby Street Ellensburg, WA, 512 N Ruby Street, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
Meeting Days:
The 1st & 3rd Monday of each
month, starting February 5
Meeting Time:
6:30 pm-8 pm
Location:
First Lutheran Church
512 N Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA
You can gain hope and develop supportive relationships by sharing your experiences in a safe setting. This group allows your voice to be heard and meet your personal needs. It encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from others’ experiences, discover your inner strength, and empower yourself by sharing your experiences in a non-judgmental space.
Questions about the group?
Call (509) 607-9252 to talk with our lead facilitator

Best Practices in Prevention, Identification & Treatment of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
2024-06-03 09:00 - 2024-06-11 12:30 | Online
This training is open to Washington state providers. A limited number of spots available for King County providers.
Learn how to effectively identify and screen parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This training takes place over 4 days and is appropriate for a range of providers, including OBs, pediatricians, midwives, RNs, social workers, mental health therapists, doulas, public health employees, home visitors, IBCLCs, and more.

Location: Zoom
Cost: FREE
Trainers: Kendra Flores-Carter, DSW & Dretona Maddox, RN, PHN, LCSW
Dates & Time:
Mondays & Tuesdays, June 3-4 & 10-11, 2024
9am-12:30pm PST
Please Note:

This training is similar to our Perinatal Mental Health for Home Visitors Training and our Promoting Parental Resilience Training. If you have attended either of these, please don’t register for this training as they cover similar content.
To participate in this training you must attend live, the training will not be recorded.

This free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).
Objectives of this training:

Understand the “real” transition to parenthood.
Know the spectrum of perinatal mental health disorders.
Know the risk factors for PMADs.
Know key prevention strategies.
Understand high risk populations and health disparities.
Become knowledgeable about the impacts of perinatal mental health on families and communities.
Know the components of a treatment plan.
Be able to effectively talk about, and screen new/expectant parents for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Understand the impact of birth experiences on postpartum emotional health.
Become knowledgeable about risk and symptoms for partners and fathers.
Become knowledgeable about psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Become knowledgeable about supporting families in the NICU
Become knowledgeable about feeding issues and perinatal mental health.
Understand the impact on infant and children.
Understand impacts on partners and relationships.

Registration Deadline: 12pm on May 30th
REGISTER NOW
Continuing Education Credit:

12.5 CEUs pending for MSWs, MAs, MFTs.
12.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17084 for 12.5 contact hours.
This training also meets the training requirements for the national Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International.

Questions regarding the training, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org
This is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety.

Stronger Together: Community Care for Black Maternal Mental Health
2024-05-31 09:00 - 16:30 | Online
Open to WA state providers who serve Black families.
Join us for a day of insightful discussions and empowering presentations at the Black Maternal Mental Health Conference, dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by Black mothers in maternal mental health care. This conference aims to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and promote action to improve the mental health outcomes of Black mothers and birthing individuals. Hosted by The Shades of Motherhood Network in partnership with Perinatal Support Washington.
Date & Time: Friday, May 31, 2024 from 9am-4:30pm PST
Cost: FREE
Location: Zoom
Presenters:
-Sandra Igwe, Founder, The Motherhood Group
The Shades Of Motherhood Network | Black Maternal Health Resource Network
-Dr. Melissa Mace | Owner- Executive Director – Clinician
-Shakesha M. Costict, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CMHS | The Importance of Representation Within the Counseling Field
-Nathan Jones | Associate English Professor
-Ervin Jones | Certified GPS Support Group Facilitator, First Aid Mental Health Specialist, CHW
Conference Highlights:

Panel Discussions: Featuring experts in mental health tools, motherhood, and
fatherhood, discussing strategies and insights to support Black maternal mental
health.
Workshops: Interactive sessions providing practical tools and resources for
supporting Black mothers and birthing individuals.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and
organizations dedicated to improving Black maternal mental health.
Keynote Address: Sandra Igwe will share her insights and experiences in
supporting the Black maternal experience and addressing racial injustice in
maternity care.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the unique mental health challenges faced by Black mothers and
birthing individuals.
Explore strategies to reduce stigma and increase access to mental health
support within Black communities.
Gain insights into culturally sensitive approaches to maternal mental health care
for Black women.
Identify ways to advocate for policy changes that improve maternal mental health outcomes for Black mothers.

REGISTER NOW
Continuing Education Units:

6.25 CEUs pending for LICWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs.
6.25 Contact hours available for RNs
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17084 for 6.25 contact hours

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement dedicated to advancing Black maternal mental health. Register now to secure your spot at the conference!
This is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety.
Questions regarding the training, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org
Sandra Igwe is a Black maternal health advocate, Government Policy Advisor, and is the Chief Executive of The Motherhood Group, a leading organization that supports the Black maternal experience by delivering community-based events (Black Mum Fest), maternal training workshops and conferences (Black Maternal Health Conference UK), peer-to-peer support, national campaigns (Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK), and culturally sensitive programs commissioned by NHS England. The Motherhood Group also has a community hub in Lambeth Town Hall as a safe space for Black mothers and families. Sandra is a Trustee for Birthrights, the guiding charity on human rights in pregnancy and childbirth and the Co-Chair of their National Inquiry into Racial Injustice in Maternity Care. Sandra is the author of My Black Motherhood: Mental Health, Stigma, Racism and the System. In this book, she uses her voice, and many other Black mothers’ experiences to demand that Black women are listened to, believed, and understood by healthcare professionals. Sandra is a leading voice that bridges the gap between the community of Black mothers and service providers, policy-makers and organizations. a key-note speaker for Facebook (now META), Dove, MBRRACE-UK, Nike Women, UBS and other notable corporations.

We Are Where You Are
2024-05-27 16:30 - 18:00
We Are Where You Are: A Virtual Parent Support Group
A place to listen and learn from the experience of others, to realize we are not alone, and that others understand us. This is a precious and rare opportunity to hear the power of our voices, to feel our inner strength and intelligence this is in the heart of each one of us.
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 4:30pm
For more information about dates or virtual link please call:
Shannon Nakkour: 509-322-7053
or look for the link on
occda.net/perinatal-mental-health-pmh

Black Moms in Loss Support Group
2024-05-23 17:00 - 18:00
The Black Moms in Loss Support Group provides connections for individuals that identify as Black mothers grieving the loss of a pregnancy or infant. This group intends to help bereaved mothers find support and provide helpful information to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby can be a lonely experience. PSI understands creating a safe space for Black moms is essential as they encounter unique experiences in miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility. We empower help seekers to share their journey to inspire others or utilize the group setting as an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help, and you are not alone. We do not allow group observations by students or professionals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
2nd & 4th Thursdays at 5pm PST
Register here

Black Moms Connect
2024-05-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
Every Tuesday 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT

This group is for anyone pregnant or postpartum (up to two years) and identifies as Black or African-American. There is no definition or level of being “Black enough.” Pregnant and postpartum moms with a biological connection to the African diaspora (African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, Afro-Latin Americans, Black Canadians, etc.) are welcomed. This is a space for Black mothers to connect, discuss their experiences, and learn helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, pregnancy, or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you. You are not alone, and we are here to help. We do not allow group observation by students or professionals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
