postparum support

THE INDEPENDENT VICTIMS HELPLINE (UK)

Type International Support Network
Headquarters
Santa Barbara, California

Current President Susan Dowd Stone
Key people Jane Honikman, Founder
Website
http://www.postpartum.net/

Postpartum Support International (PSI) was founded in 1987 by Jane Honikman and currently headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. The purpose of the organization is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.
The organization has a volunteer coordinator in every one of the United States and in over 26 countries. PSI disseminates information and resources through the volunteer coordinators, the website and an annual conference. The goal is to provide current information, resources, education, and to advocate for further research and legislation to support perinatal mental health.
Contents
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• 1 PSI Mission
• 2 Publications
• 3 Conferences
• 4 External links

[edit] PSI Mission
PSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to eradicate the ignorance related to pregnancy related mood disorders and to advocate, educate, and provide support for maternal mental health in every community, worldwide.
[edit] Publications
PSI releases a newsletter called PSI News 4 times a year.
[edit] Conferences
PSI holds conferences in cities around the world. This years conference and past conferences include:
2007 - Kansas City, Missouri Supporting Families: Fostering Perinatal Emotional Health and Reducing Vulnerability
2006 - Jersey City, New Jersey Perinatal Mental Health Community Solutions, Interventions and Treatment Options
2005 - San Jose, California Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Treatment in Childbearing Women
2004 - Chicago, Illinois Engaging and Supporting Mothers, Partners/Families and Communities in Obtaining Care for Perinatal Mood Disorders: Focus on Fathers, Ethnicity, and Spirituality
2003 - New York City, New York Perinatal Mental Health: Communities Making A Difference; Providing for the Health and Safety of Families Worldwide
2002 - Santa Barbara, California Access to Perinatal Mental Health Care: Serving Underserved Populations through Culturally Appropriate Interventions
2001 - Santa Barbara, California PSI Social Support Networks; Bridging the Gap: Helping Mothers and Families
2000 - Santa Barbara, California PSI Board Retreat; Charting Our Future
1999 - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. Canada Broadening Our Horizons; Working Together to blend the traditional and practical"
1998 - University of Iowa, Iowa City In Conjunction with the Biennial Marcé Society Conference
1997 - Las Vegas, Nevada Childbearing: Family Stress, Depression and Anxiety
1996 - London, UK In Conjunction with the Biennial Marcé Society Conference
1995 - High Point, North Carolina "Happily Ever After...Myth or Reality"
1994 - Toronto, Canada Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders: "Impact on the Family and Helping Families Heal"
1993 - Chicago, Illinois Postpartum Mental Health Issues; The Search for Models of Care
1992 - San Diego, California Working Together for Change
1991 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Answering The Call
1990 - St. Louis, Missouri Postpartum Depression
1989 - Seattle, Washington Recognition, Assessment, Research, Treatment & Legal Issues
1988 - Princeton, New Jersey Prediction, Recognition, Prevention, Treatment
1987 - Santa Barbara, California First Annual Postpartum Mental Health Conference
[edit] External links
• Postpartum Support International
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postpartum_Support_International"
Categories: International charities | Pregnancy

THE INDEPENDENT VICTIMS HELPLINE (UK)

Postpartum Support International - PSI
Organization URL(s)
psioffice@postpartum.net
www.postpartum.net
Other Contact Information
P.O. Box 60931
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
805-967-7636 (Voice)
805-967-0608 (FAX)
Description
Postpartum Support International (PSI) was formed June 26, 1987 to increase awareness in our communities about the emotional changes often experienced during pregnancy and after the arrival of the baby. Objectives of PSI are to meet and exchange information between members, encourage formation of new postpartum support groups, encourage health care professional participation, address legislative issues, encourage research, and collaboration with other related organizations; establish criteria for training; supervision and evaluation of volunteers; and address insurance coverage issues. The Mission is to promote international awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues to childbearing.
Online Resources
• A Brief Introduction to Postpartum Illness
http://www.postpartum.net/brief.html
• Postpartum Resources for Mom’s and Families
http://www.postpartum.net/resources.html

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Welcome to the Online PPD Support Group

Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs anyone can do, and having a mood disorder can make a hard job feel impossible. Many women experience some form of postpartum mood disorders. Having a mental illness is not a measure of your worth, social status, race or religion. Getting treatment is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength and bravery. Mental health in many societies is still often surrounded by misinformation and stigma.

Just as a diabetic has a problem with how her pancreas functions, so does a person with a mental disorder have a problem with how her brain functions. Hormones, genetics and brain chemistry all play a huge role in the onset of mood disorders. Environmental factors and personal experiences also impact an individual's mental health. Some people with mental health issues are able to function by monitoring their lifestyles alone (eating healthfully, staying hydrated, getting adequate rest and exercise, etc.), while others may require medication and talk therapy in addition to some modifications in how they live. This is similar to our diabetic example above in that some diabetics can manage their illness by altering their lifestyles alone while others require insulin injections in addition to changes in their day to day lives.

If you feel that you may be suffering from a postpartum mood disorder, please contact your doctor. Many women find it frightening to seek treatment, or feel a sense of shame at needing help. Remember that the brain is an organ in the body, just like any other part of your body. Understand that there is no more shame in seeking treatment for a brain disorder than there is when seeking treatment for any other ailment.

We hope the information gathered here will serve as a resource for you.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are in need of immediate help, please contact 1-800-SUICIDE
The National Hopeline Network serves as a wonderful "springboard" for finding help in your area. By calling their toll-free number, you will be routed to live support. The website also aids you in finding services in your area in non-crisis times.

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THE INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY HELPLINE (UK)

Postpartum Mood Disorder Support Groups in the U.S.
Postpartum Support Groups Around the U.S.

(Note: compiled by Postpartum Progress, updated as of 8/22/07; if you call and the group no longer exists, or you are aware of a new group that is not on the list, please email me at stonecallis@msn.com)

ARIZONA

Chandler -- PPD Support Group, Wednesdays from 1pm to 2:30pm, contact Ann Marie Casey at 480-728-5617

Flagstaff -- Postpartum Adjustment Support Group, Mondays from 11:30am to 1pm, contact Christina Hibbert at 928-774-7997

Sierra Vista -- Postpartum Support Group of Sierra Vista, Wednesdays at 6pm, contact Amy at 439-9043 or email sierravistapostpartum@yahoo.com

Tucson -- Mother to Mother PPD Support Group at Northwest Medical Center, meets Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30am, contact Alison at 520-877-4149

Tucson -- Postpartum Adjustment Support Group at St. Joseph's Hospital, meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30pm, contact Carole Sheehan or Terry Scallon at 520-873-6858 or 520-218-7404

CALIFORNIA

Berkeley -- North Berkeley Postpartum Stress Support Group, Saturday mornings bimonthly, contact Lee Safran at 510-496-6096

Chula Vista -- Spanish speaking PPD Support Group, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month from 5:30 to 7pm, contact Scripps Mercy Chula Vista Well Being Center at 619-691-7273 or 1-800-SCRIPPS

Clairemont -- PPD Support Group at North Clairemont Rec Center, Tuesdays from 7 to 8pm, contact Gretchen Pound at 858-663-7285

Kensington -- Mothers Supporting Mothers PPD Support Group, meets Tuesdays from 12 to 1:30pm, contact Mary Obata at 619-220-4680

La Jolla -- PPD Support Group at Scripps Memorial Hospital, meets Thursdays from 2:30 to 4pm, call 1-800-SCRIPPS

La Mesa -- PPD Support Group at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, meets Thursdays from 3 to 4:30pm, contact 619-740-4906

Los Gatos -- PPD Support Group at Community Hospital, Fridays from 9:30am to 11:30am, contact Sharon Storton at 408-370-7311

Mission Viejo -- Postpartum Adjustment Support Group at Mission Viejo Hospital, meets Tuesdays from 10am to 11am, contact Sue Harrison at 949-365-3818 or email harrison@stjoe.org

Oakland -- Alta Bates Summit Postpartum Stress Support Group, Tuesday mornings, contact Lee Safran at 510-496-6096

Pacific Grove -- Postpartum Wellness Support Group at Parent's Place, meets 2nd Thursdays of each month from 10am to 11:30am, contact Meg Grundy at 831-601-7021 or email meggrundy@yahoo.com

Redwood City -- PPD Support Group, contact 408-718-2112

San Francisco -- Newborn Connections PPD Support Group at California Pacific Medical Center, contact 415-600-2229

San Jose -- PPD Support Group at Good Samaritan Hospital, Wednesdays from 9am to 11am, contact Sharon Storton at 408-370-7311

Santa Cruz -- PPD Support Group at Sutter Maternity Hospital, meets Mondays from 10am to noon, contact Kate Bell at 831-475-2494 or email justkateb@comcast.net

Serra Mesa -- PPD Support Group at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, meets Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30am, contact 858-939-4141

Sorrento Mesa -- PPD Support Group, contact 858-442-2421

Tarzana -- PPD Support Group at the Center for Postpartum Health, contact Diana Lynn Barnes at 818-887-1312

COLORADO

Boulder -- PPD Support Group, contact Mary Jo Manydeeds at 303-817-9843

Denver -- Kempe PPD Support Group, contact 303-864-5845

DELAWARE

Newark, Wilmington & Dover -- MOMs HEAL: Perinatal Mood Disorder Support Groups, contact 302-733-422g x302 or email mo'hara@christiancare.org

Wilmington -- The Birth Center PPD Support Group, contact Rebecca at 302-294-2365

FLORIDA

Coral Springs (Broward Co.) -- Center for Postpartum Adjustment PPD Support Group, contact Ilyene Barsky at 954-752-0460 or email ppdsupport@aol.com

Jacksonville -- Mothercare Postpartum Support Group, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9:30am to 10:30am, contact Sarah Daniel at 904-610-1441 or Beth Wombough at 904-305-2116

GEORGIA

Athens -- PACE PPD Support Group, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7pm, contact Lauren Hale at 678-661-0016

Atlanta -- Southside Atlanta Postpartum Support Group, 2nd and 4th Mondays from 10am to 11am in Peachtree City, contact Katherine Stone at 1-866-944-GPSN or email stonecallis@msn.com

HAWAII

Oahu -- PPD Support Group, Monday evenings, contact Diane at 808-392-7985

ILLINOIS

Aurora -- PPD Support Group at Rush-Copley Healthplex, contact 866-426-7539

Chicago -- PPD Support Group at Mercy Hospital, meets 1st Thursday of each month, contact 312-567-5420

Downers Grove -- PPD Support Group at Good Samaritan Hospital, Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3pm, contact Catherine Phillips at 630-208-3871

Elk Grove -- Alexian Brothers Medical Center PPD Support Group, contact Leslie Lowell Stoutenburg at 847-981-3594 or Susan Adler at 847-956-5142

Geneva -- PPD Support Group at Delnor Community Hospital, meets Tuesdays from 10am to 11:30am, contact 630-232-1070

Highland Park -- PPD Support Group, contact 847-831-7731

Joliet -- PPD Support Group, contact Provena Health Connection at 815-725-9438

Oak Park -- PPD Support Group at Parenthesis Parent Child Center, contact Mary Strizak at 708-848-2227 or email mstrizak@parenthesis-info.org

Peoria -- PPD Support Group, contact Irma Robbins at 309-683-6617 or email irma.robbins@osfhealthcare.org

Springfield -- "Out of the Blue" PPD Support Group at St. John's Hospital, meets 2nd Wednesdays from 5 to 6pm, contact Barbara Maley at 217-535-3696 or email barb.maley@st-johns.org

Winfield -- Central DuPage Hospital PPD Support Group, meets Mondays from 7pm to 8:30pm, contact Sophia Bowerman at 630-933-1964

INDIANA

Online Support Group -- hosted by Sara Pollard every Wednesday evening from 6 to 8pm at www.indianaperinatal.org/chat.aspx

Bloomington -- Bloomington Area Birth Services PPD Support, contat 812-337-8121

Elkhart -- Elkhart General Hospital PPD Support Group, contact Michaela Nufer at 574-294-2621, x 5610

Ft. Wayne -- Lutheran Hospital PPD Support Group, contact JK Wagner at 260-435-7069

Hobart -- Postpartum Peer Support Group of NW Indiana, meets at 11am every other Friday, contact Sarah at 219-947-9646

Indianapolis -- Clarian Health PPD Support Group, contact Birdie Meyer at 317-962-8191

Indianapolis -- Community Health Network PPD Support Group, contact Marcia Boring at 317-621-7828 or email mboring@ecommunity.com

Indianapolis -- St. Vincent's Hospital PPD Support Group, contact Lisa Hill at 317-415-7676

South Bend -- South Bend Memorial Hospital PPD Support Group, contact Karen Sandock at 574-647-7511 or email ksandock@memorialsb.org

South Bend -- PPD Support Group at Children's Center Counseling & Development Services, contact 574-232-2255

KANSAS

Overland Park -- PPD Support Group, meets Tuesday evenings, contact the Postpartum Resource Center of Kansas at 913-677-1300

South Jackson County -- PPD Support Group, meets Monday evenings, contact 913-677-1300

Topeka -- "Finding the Joy" PPD Support Group, meets 1st and 3rd Mondays from 6:30 to 8pm, contact Denise Mead at 785-266-8347

KENTUCKY

Frankfort, Lexington & Lawrenceburg -- online support group at http://postpartumfriend.tripod.com

MAINE

Biddeford -- Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group at Southern Maine Medical Center, contact Lauren at 207-283-7143 or Cheryl or Kathy at 207-283-7350

Brunswick -- New Moms Support Group at Mid Coast Hospital, contact 373-6500

Portland -- Postpartum Adjustment Support Group at Back Cove Midwives Office, meets Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30am, contact 829-6181 or email Linda Boardman at linda@coyotees.com

MARYLAND

Annapolis -- Anne Arundel Medical Center PPD Support Group, meets once monthly, contact Ali Tiedke at 443-481-6130 or email atiedke@aahs.org

Baltimore -- Sinai Hospital PPD Support Group, meets 2nd Thursday of each month, contact Lisa Kelly at 410-601-9057

Baltimore -- Greater Baltimore Medical Center, meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month, contact 443-849-6262 and leave a message for DeeDee Frank

MASSACHUSETTS

Concord -- PPD Support Group, held monthly, contact Ellen Weisstein at 978-287-0221

Plymouth -- Jordan Hospital Postpartum Support Group, contact Gerri Piatelli at 781-837-4242 or call 508-830-2929

Northampton -- Motherwoman's Postpartum Stress Support Group, meets Tuesdays from 10:15am to 12:15am, contact 413-253-8990

West Newton -- "This Isn't What I Expected" PPD Support Group, meets Mondays from 10am to 11:30am, contact 781-693-5652 or email staylor@jfcsboston.org

MICHIGAN

Ada -- Life After Baby Posptartum Support Group, meets 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays each month from 7 to 9pm, contact Jenna Scott at lifeafterbaby@gmail.com

Ann Arbor -- Greater Ann Arbor Postpartum Depression Support Group, meets 1st and 3rd Mondays from 10:30am to noon, contact 734-418-2683

Bay City -- Depression After Delivery Support Group, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month, contact Sherry LaMere or Kelli Wilkinson at 989-895-2240

Clawson -- Tree of Hope/Beaumont PPD Support Group, meets Tuesdays from 10am to 11:30am, contact 248-551-1462

Grand Rapids -- Spectrum Health PPD Support Group, contact Nancy Roberts at 616-391-1771 or 616-391-5000

St. Clair Shores -- Tree of Hope/Beaumont PPD Support Group at St. Joan of Arc Parish Center, meets Thursdays from 7 to 8pm, contact 586-777-3670

MINNESOTA

West St. Paul -- PPD Support Group at Dakota Co. Northern Service Center, held Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3pm, contact Jennifer Johnson at 612-853-4770

MISSOURI

Creve Coeur -- St. Louis Mother to Mother PPD Support Group at Women's Healthcare Partnership, contact 314-991-5666, ext. 4

MONTANA

Missoula -- PPD Support Group, meets 4th Monday of each month at 10:30am, contact Lara Mattson Radle at 406-370-7747 or email laborandlove@bresnan.net

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Concord -- PPD Support Group, meets Tuesdays from 10:30am to noon, contact Mary Sue Tuur at 603-224-1381

NEW JERSEY

Rocky Hill -- Princeton Postpartum Support Group, contact Joyce Venis at 609-683-1000

Voorhees -- TLC for Moms PPD Support Group, meets Thursday mornings and 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings at Virtua Hospital, contact 1-866-380-2229

NEW MEXICO

Santa Fe -- Postpartum Mother's Support Group, meets 11am to noon, contact 982-9375

NEW YORK

Circle of Caring PPD Support Groups in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester Counties, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island and the Capital Region, contact the Postpartum Resource Center of New York at 631-422-2255

Brooklyn -- PPD Support Group, contact www.brooklynppdsupport.org or Molly Peryer at 917-549-6012 or email molly@peryer.org

Manhattan (Upper East) -- PPD Support Group, meets Mondays from 1 to 2:30pm, contact Anne Smith at 212-289-7335 or email mumpers1@aol.com

Westchester -- PPD Support Group, contact Joan Jacobus at 914-419-5806

Williamsville -- PPD Support Group at Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital, meets 2nd Thursdays of each month from 7 to 8pm, contact Nancy Owen at 716-568-3628 or email nowen@kaleidahealth.org

NORTH CAROLINA

Cary/Raleigh -- "Moms Support Moms' PPD Support Group, held twice a month, contact Anne Wimer at 919-434-5986 or email awimer@nc.rr.com

Cornelius -- PPD Support Group, contact Carol Peindl at 704-947-8115

Durham -- Duke Postpartum Support Group, meets twice weekly, contact William Meyer at 919-681-6840 or email william.meyer@duke.edu

Greensboro -- Feelings After Birth PPD Support Group, contact Nadine Tamborino at 336-832-6682 or email tamborino@mosescone.com

Greenville -- Hopeful Beginnings PPD Support Group, call 252-847-8263 or email tamborino@mosescone.com

OHIO

Columbus -- Sisters of Motherhood PPD Support Group, meets the last Monday of each month at 7pm, contact 614-315-8989

Youngstown -- PPD Support Group, meets 1st and 34rd Thursdays each month, contact Jodi at 330-207-1385

OKLAHOMA

Tulsa -- PPD Support Group at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, meets 1st Mondays each month from 7 to 8:30pm, contact Anita Campbell at 918-865-2824 or Eva Marie Campbell at 918-699-0120

OREGON

Corvallis -- Postpartum Mood Support Group, meets Tuesdays at noon, contact Debra Carriere at 541-754-0070 or email perinatalmoodsupport@gmail.com

Eugene -- PPD & Anxiety Support Group, meets Tuesdays at 4:30pm, contact 541-231-4343

Portland -- Baby Blues Connection PPD Support Group, contact 503-797-2843 or email info@babybluesconnection.org

PENNSYLVANIA

Lancaster Co. -- PPD Support Group, contact 717-397-7461 or email heathers24@aol.com

Philadelphia -- The Postpartum Stress Center PPD Support Group, contact Karen Kleiman at 610-525-7527

Phoenixville -- Postpartum Adjustment Support Group, meets 4th Wednesdays of each month from 6:30pm to 8pm, contact 610-983-1288

SOUTH CAROLINA

Charleston -- Charleston PPD Support Group, meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7 to 8:30pm, contact Helena at 843-881-2047 or email buzerhel@aol.com

Columbia -- PPD Support Group, meets 1st Thursday of each month from 11:30 to 1:30pm, contact Virginia at 803-296-3715 or email williams@palmettohealth.org

Florence -- PPD Support Group at Florence Christian Church, held 1st Saturday of each month, contact Brenda Cooper at 843-600-1318 or email scdoulasforlifeinc@yahoo.com

Greenville -- PPD Support Group, contact Susan at 864-419-3289 or email careformom@aol.com

TENNESSEE

Memphis -- PPD Support Group at Lakeside Cresthaven Center, held Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, contact 901-377-4794

TEXAS

Austin -- Family Connections PPD Support Group, meets Thursdays from 10am to 11:30am, contact Kelly Boyd at 512-733-5224 or email drkelly@austin.rr.com

Ft. Worth -- PPD Support Group, meets Tuesdays from 6pm to 7:30pm, contact Lisa D'Amura at 817-296-9418 or email lisaag02@yahoo.com

Houston -- The Women's Hospital of Texas PPD Support Group, meets Fridays from 10am to 11:30am, contact 713-506-2522

Houston -- Beyond Birth Postpartum Adjustment Support Group, meets Saturdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, contact Peta-Gay Rhinehart at 713-254-4140 or email petarhinehart@sbcglobal.net

Houston -- Loving Infant Care Motherhood Center PPD Support Group, contact 713-963-8880

San Antonio -- Methodist Women's Center PPD Support Group, contact 210-575-0355

UTAH

Salt Lake -- PPD Support Group at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, meets Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 9pm, contact daveanddebshea@comcast.net

VIRGINIA

Arlington -- PPD Support Group, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, contact Adrienne Griffen at 703-243-2904 or email griffens@comcast.net

Fairfax -- Beyond PPD, meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings of each month, contact Benta Sims at 703-536-9469 or email j-bsims@comcast.net

Loudon Co. -- Loudon Hospital PPD Support Group, meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, contact Natalie Griffin at 703-858-8941 or email ndgriffin@verizon.net

Roanoke -- Postpartum Stress Support Group, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 7pm to 8:30pm, contact Andy Matzner at 540-819-0429 or Sandra Cothran at oval1954@cox.net

WASHINGTON, DC (also see Virginia)

DC -- PPD Support Group, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9pm, contact Sarah Masterson at 202-352-8527 or email smasterson@perinatalproject.com

WASHINGTON

Bainbridge -- PPD Support Group for Kitsap County, held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 12:30 to 1:30pm at Grace Church, contact 206-755-6066

Bellevue -- "Beyond the Baby Blues" PPD Support Group at Eastgate Public Health Dept., held 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from noon to 1pm, Spanish speaking group held on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from noon to 1pm, contact Veronique Burke at 425-453-7890 ext 268 or Sylvia Kurin at 425-453-7890 ext. 375

Everett -- "Beyond the Birth" PPD Support Group at Providence Hospital, held 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 6:30 to 8pm, contact Juliana Nason-Ashe at 206-604-0996 or email juliana@chrysalis-counseling.com

Kirkland -- "This Isn't What I Expected" PPD Support Group at Evergreen Hospital, held 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7pm. contact 425-899-1000

Longview -- PPD Support Group for Cowlitz County, contact Lisa Loeb at the Family Health Center at 360-423-7740, ext 109

Moses Lake -- The Mommy's Club Support Group at Crossroads Resource Center, meets 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:30pm to 3pm, contact Christy Youngers at 509-765-4425

Port Angeles -- PPMD Support Group for Clallum County, 10-week support groups, contact First Step Family Support Center at 360-457-8355

Puyallup -- "This Isn't What I Expected" PPD Support Group at the Puyallup Library, held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 11:30am to 12:30pm, contact Christy Christian at 253-370-7970

Seattle -- Understanding the Moods of Motherhood Group at Swedish Hospital, held Mondays from 4pm to 5:30pm, contact 206-386-3321

Sunnyside -- PPD Support Group for Yakima County at Sunnyside Community Hospital, contact Sandra Linde at 509-837-1313

Tumwater -- PPD Support Group for Thurston County at Tumwater Timberland Library, held every Wednesday from 11:30am to 12:30pm, contact 360-349-2346

Vancouver -- Baby Blues Connection PPD Support Group, contact 360-735-5571

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