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UPDATED FOR SEPTEMBER 24 – SEPTEMBER 30 and more.
Here's a list of support groups you may want to join now and get support for you.
Also other resources that are there for you.
YOU MATTER EVERYDAY. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
The Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here to help you get to the help and resources you need. We are not a 24 hour/7 day a week hotline but here are resources that are available with someone to talk to and for help all of the time. Call or Text Now.
To talk with someone now or at anytime:
– National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 24/7 Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA)
– 24/7 Help is available to talk with someone today at Crisis Lifeline call/text 988
Need Help Now? Dial 988 or text Got5 to 741741
– New York State Office of Mental Health Crisis Prevention Resources https://omh.ny.gov/
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence | There Are A Number Of Ways To Find Help:
You can call a confidential domestic violence hotline for crisis help, safety planning, emotional support, and help finding resources in your area including safe shelter, advocacy, counseling, and legal assistance. The New York State Domestic Violence Hotline has access to advocates in 170 languages through interpreter services.
The State and National Domestic Violence Hotline Numbers Are:
New York State Domestic Violence 24 Hour Hotline (English & español/Multi-language accessibility):
1-800-942-6906 or 711 for Deaf or Hard of Hearing
New York State Chat/Text hotline: Text at 844-997-2121 / Chat: https://opdv.ny.gov/
NEW YORK STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS BY COUNTY: Residential services include domestic violence shelter, safe homes and safe dwellings. Non-residential services include telephone hotline assistance, information, referral, counseling, advocacy, community education and outreach services.
nyscadv.org/find-help/program-
LI Against Domestic Violence 24 Hour Hotline | 1-631-666-8833 | www.liadv.org
Not safe at home? Is your partner abusing or threatening you? Don’t wait! Safety and support are just a call away!
National Domestic Violence 24 Hour Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
National Deaf Hotline Videophone: 9am-5pm M-F | 1-855-812-1001 or deafhelp@thehotline.org
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports | Pregnant and Parenting Persons Treatment and Support
https://oasas.ny.gov/
NYS OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard | https://
HEAR HER ™ Campaign – Urgent Maternal Warning Signs | https://www.cdc.gov/
Seek medical care immediately if you experience any signs or symptoms that are listed.
Zucker Hillside Hospital – Northwell Health
Inpatient Unit Perinatal Program in Glen Oaks, New York.
zucker.northwell.edu/womens-
Zucker Hillside Hospital – Northwell Health Perinatal Psychiatry Inpatient Unit Perinatal Program and Outpatient Program. Call for more general information: 718-470-4MOM (4666) Call for more general information: 718-470-4MOM (4666) Press Prompt 5 for the Perinatal Program. To inquire about or to make a referral for Perinatal Psychiatry Inpatient Services, please call: 718-470-8100 and ask for the Women’s Unit.
The Motherhood Center of New York 1-212-335-0034
motherhoodcenter.com
Including Virtual Day Treatment Program (Available New York state-wide).
Welcome to the Postpartum Resource Center of New York's
Parental Mental Health Peer Support Program.
You are not alone!
STEP ONE REGISTER FOR - Start with the Finding the Help You Need Support Meeting to meet with our Parental Mental Health Peer Support Program Team. You are not alone – We are here to listen and help you find the help you need.
Meet with Margareth Adams, Bilingual Resource Coordinator and Wendy Isnardi, Resource Coordinator and our Peer Coaches Bridget Croteau, Khadijah Hines, Danielle Miller, Suzanne Nelson and Nicole Taglienti who look forward to meeting with you and will also share why they care and personal stories of hope and healing.
Learn about mental health and parenthood. What are perinatal mood and anxiety disorders? Who is at risk? What are local resources to help? Learn about the Take Care of You Action Plan.
Any questions ask a Resource Coordinator, call 1-855-631-0001 or email us at www.postpartumny.org/email
To register to receive the Zoom meeting link:
Wednesday, September 27th at 10am
https://us02web.zoom.us/
OR
Friday, September 22nd at 12pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/
If you are not able to join us, please let us know what days/times work best for you.
To Contact: Your Resource Coordinator, call 1-855-631-0001 or email us at www.postpartumny.org/email
MONDAY – September 25th at 12pm – Register now for Mindful Breastfeeding and Your Mental Wellness at 12pm
Meet with our Parental Mental Health Peer Support Team who look forward to meeting with you for sharing of support for your mental wellness while breastfeeding/chestfeeding and for additional local resources for support.
Register Now here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvceisrDMrGNylSPmy2TdWO3NBRNBitu2W
TUESDAY – September 26th at 10am – Register now to join us for FREE Take Care of You Book Club Meet-up
Register now to join us for FREE Take Care of You Book Club Meet-up as we learn from the book Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman, MSW and Illustrations by Molly McIntyre.
Meet with our Parental Mental Health Peer Support Team.
All are welcome to join us. You don't need the book or to have read it to attend this meet-up.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE BOOK AND WOULD LIKE A COPY MAILED TO YOU, LET US KNOW.
Register Now here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpfuyvpzsiGtbAuQwybHnAxyYWlXY9pm7A
Wednesday, September 27th 10am
Welcome to the Postpartum Resource Center of New York's
Parental Mental Health Peer Support Program.
You are not alone!
STEP ONE REGISTER FOR - Start with the Finding the Help You Need Support Meeting to meet with our Parental Mental Health Peer Support Program Team. You are not alone – We are here to listen and help you find the help you need.
Register Now here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
WEDNESDAY –Miércoles , Septiembre 27 11am – Reunión de apoyo! Cuidate! a las 11am No estás sola.
Apoyo entre pares, información y recursos. Gratuito y confidencial. Un espacio seguro para las madres y personas que dan a luz en Nueva York. Hospedado por el Postpartum Centro de Recursos de Nueva York Programa de Apoyo de Pares de Salud Mental Para Padres con coordinador de recursos bilingüe Margareth Adams.
Para Registrarse:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
WEDNESDAY – September 27th at 12:30pm – FREE Wellness Wednesday Take Care of You Meet-up
You are not alone. Peer support, information and resources, wellness exercises. A safe space for New York birthing persons and moms. Hosted by the Postpartum Resource Center of New York with the Parental Mental Health Peer Support Team including Peer Coach Suzanne Nelson.
Register Now here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
WEDNESDAY – September 27th at 7pm – FREE Finding the Balance You Need Meet-up
Is your maternity leave ending soon? Gone back to work or looking to re-enter the workforce? Join us to talk about work-life parenting issues including self-care. You are not alone. Meet with our Parental Mental Health Team who look forward to meeting with you for support.
Register Now here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
THURSDAY– September 28 at 10am – Register Now for the next PRCNY's FREE CIRCLE OF CARING SUPPORT GROUP ONE with the Moods in Motion Book
For those who have not completed Group One before. We will meet September 28th (If you have questions, please let us know.)
Postpartum Resource Center of New York's Circle of Caring Support Group. Peer support, information and resources. Build coping skills for empowerment. A safe space for New York birthing persons and moms. Hosted by the Postpartum Resource Center of New York's Parental Mental Health Peer Support Team.
SIGN UP AND JOIN NOW AND BOOK WILL BE MAILED TO YOU FREE Postpartum Resource Center of New York's Circle of Caring Support Group.
Peer support, information and resources. Build coping skills for empowerment. A safe space for New York birthing persons and moms. Hosted by the Postpartum Resource Center of New York's Parental Mental Health Peer Support Team.
WE WILL BE TOGETHER VIRTUALLY WITH THE BOOK – MOODS IN MOTION: A COLORING AND HEALING BOOK FOR POSTPARTUM MOMS BY KAREN KLEIMAN, MSW, LCSW.
Register Now here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
Friday, September 22nd at 12pm
Welcome to the Postpartum Resource Center of New York's
Parental Mental Health Peer Support Program.
You are not alone!
STEP ONE REGISTER FOR – Start with the Finding the Help You Need Support Meeting to meet with our Parental Mental Health Peer Support Program Team. You are not alone – We are here to listen and help you find the help you need.
Register Now here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
FREE Virtual Pregnancy Support Group hosted by the Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Are you pregnant and feel anxiety/sad/fear/worry/alone?
At the Pregnancy Support Meet-Up learn about the support available from the Postpartum Resource Center of New York to help you find and get to the help you are looking for. Learn about mental health and parenthood. What are perinatal mood and anxiety disorders? What are local resources to help during and after your pregnancy? Learn about the Take Care of You Action Plan for planning now and postpartum planning.
SIGN UP AND JOIN NOW AND BOOK WILL BE MAILED TO YOU FREE. If you would like the book, The Pregnancy Workbook: Manage Anxiety and Worry with CBT and Mindfulness Techniques by Dr. Katayune Kaeni let us know and we will mail it to you for free.
Any questions ask your Resource Coordinator, call 1-855-631-0001 or email us at www.postpartumny.org/email
More New York Support Groups that you may want to join.
1) Usually on SUNDAY'S – Brooklyn Parents Mood Support: Pregnancy and After
A free drop in, online group hosted by Brooklyn Parent Support.
For link and information: 929-367-7419 or info@brooklynparentsupport.
List of all groups offered by Brooklyn Parent Support https://
2) Monday's at 10am Virtual Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group with Rebecca. Open to all in New York State and hosted by Brooklyn Parent Support. $25 per group with sliding scale available. To join now and for more information: info@
3) Virtual Postpartum Support Group – 90 minutes each week on Thursday's at 2pm
From: Sowania Germain, MA, LMHC
Topics Include: Highs and Lows of Motherhood, Postpartum Moods/Wellness, Self Care, Identity and Values of Parenting
Providing clinical strategies, local resources and tools to feel more confident in adjusting to the new role of motherhood.
Contact for details at (631) 743-6558
4) Meeting in Person – Circle of Caring Support Group hosted by Peconic Bay Medical Center – Northwell Health in Riverhead, New York.
Are you experiencing depression or anxiety during your pregnancy or after the birth of your baby? Free 8 week emotional and informational in-person support group open to the community.
Please call or email Katherine Karan, MS, RN at 631-548-6302 or kkaran@northwell.edu to register or for more information.
5) Queer Specific Resources including Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder & Adjustment Group – A space for LGBTQIA2S+ Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals in New York State to find Support and Care. Hosted by Laura V. LMSW she/her.
For more information: hello@heldheart.
6) Meeting in Person in Babylon, New York – Mother's Circle of Hope hosted by Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in Babylon, New York.
To learn more about his FREE weekly perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in-person support group call:631-376-HOPE or circleofhope@chsli.org
7) Support groups hosted by the Nesting Place including Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Support Group. Register now at thenestingplaceli.com/
8) Helping Hands Psychotherapy currently has the following virtual groups (or groups forming) for birthing persons and moms. Some insurances may cover the cost. Ask if possible for scholarship discounted rates since learning about from Postpartum Resource Center of New York. Sliding Scale and Low Cost Fee counseling is also offered at Helping Hands Psychotherapy. For more information: Call 516-442-1116 or www.hhptherapy.com with online contact form.
Low cost short-term therapy options also available now.
Groups:
For latest groups being offered including free virtual/in person art vision board group for expecting parents.
https://www.hhptherapy.com/
Other groups offered:
– Bonding over Books and Boundaries – Group Therapy with a Book call 516-442-1116
– Going back to work/work-life balance
– Pregnant to postpartum support group
– Working moms
– Early postpartum
– Postpartum support group
– Moms group
– DBT Skills group
– VIRTUAL GROUP for Infertility and Ongoing Traumatic Stress Therapy Group IVF and more support group. Some insurance accepted. For registration and inquiries call 516-442-1116 or www.hhptherapy.com
– Early pregnancy (<20 weeks)
9) Every Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm – 4:15pm $25 per group. Hosted by The Motherhood Center of New York. Transitioning to parenthood is difficult for every new mother, but for some it can bring along feelings of depression and/or anxiety. At least 20% of all new mothers suffer from postpartum depression and/or anxiety, and sometimes the best medicine for feeling better is being around other moms that are struggling just like you.
PLEASE ASK for a scholarship to cover cost, if needed.
For Registration information for this group and others: https://bookwhen.com/
10) Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Support Groups by Balance Mental Health Counseling. For more information and cost contact: 631-572-8912
11) Parenting Village Rochester – FREE Prenatal to Postpartum Support Circle. Free Virtual Support Groups. Also available FREE Nurture Peer Support. For more information about these programs: (585) 270-1832 http://www.parentingvillage.
12) Brooklyn PPD Support – Wednesday Wellness
This group is for pregnant and postpartum moms seeking group support. Come and share your story, your feelings, your journey into motherhood.
Suggested Fee: $40
Pay what you can
http://www.brooklynppdsupport.
13) Syracuse, NY – Crouse Hospital's Perinatal Family Support Group. This free group is open to any parent with a new baby, whether it's your first, second or last. Moms, significant others and babies are welcome, regardless of where your baby was delivered. For virtual group information or if first time attending to complete registration go to:
https://www.crouse.org/
If you have any questions, please call 315-470-7940.
14) Buffalo, NY – Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital's postpartum depression support group. If you're a new mother, regardless of where you delivered your child, who feels depressed or anxious and would like emotional support, education, reassurance and professional referral listings, please join us! There is no cost. For more information, please call Nancy Owen at 716-568-3628.
15) For a listing of support groups offered by Postpartum Support International
In additional to collaborating with many Community Partners, the Postpartum Resource Center of New York volunteers as the New York State Lead Coordinator for the worldwide organization Postpartum Support International (PSI). For PSI, the Postpartum Resource Center of New York volunteers in providing support and information related to mental health during pregnancy and postpartum to people who call or email PSI from New York State.
To find out more about support groups offered by Postpartum Support International (PSI).
https://www.postpartum.net/
16) VIRTUAL DBT Skills Group for Pregnant and Postpartum Parents – Starting Soon –
Join Megan Farina, LCSW, PMH-C and Stephanie Henriques, LMSW of Helping Hands Psychotherapy for a 10 week group therapy series where you will mindfully learn: Improve your ability to communicate with others, Control difficult emotions before they control you, Tolerate distress effectively, Cope well with life stressors and Walk the middle path. Some insurances accepted and sliding scale also available. For more information and to register: Contact at 516-442-1116
17) In person group offered for Town of Babylon Residents only – Free Group Becoming Mom. For moms of newborns to one year's old. For more information and to join: 631-422-7620
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER OF THE POSTPARTUM RESOURCE CENTER OF NEW YORK?
YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
Here's a chance to get involved in your community!
Do you want to share your story and help birthing persons and new parents, moms, dads and families in New York State?
Have you experienced a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder such as pregnancy/postpartum depression/anxiety or postpartum psychosis?
If you are interested in getting involved in learning how to become an advocate and a volunteer and part of the Postpartum Resource Center of New York's Voices Group. We invite you to join us! Let your Resource Coordinator know or contact us at www.postpartumny.org/email
IN NEW YORK YOU ARE NOT ALONE
AND WITH HELP YOU WILL FEEL BETTER
****YOU MATTER****
To contact the Postpartum Resource Center of New York by email: www.postpartumny.org/
The Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here to help you get to the help and resources you need. We are not a 24 hour/7 day a week hotline but here are resources that are available with someone to talk to who understands and for help all of the time. Call or Text Now.
– National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 24/7 Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA)
– 24/7 Help is available to talk with someone today at Crisis Lifeline call/text 988
– Need Help Now? Dial 988 or text Got5 to 741741
– New York State Office of Mental Health Crisis Prevention Resources https://omh.ny.gov/
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