IN THIS NEWSLETTER:​

• 2023 Overview
• Meet The Mama Psychologists
• Meet Dr. Gore
• Volunteer for the Warm Line!

Chelsea and Caitlin, the famous duo behind @mamapsychologists (instagram.com/mamapsychologists), were kind enough to grant us an interview about Perinatal Mental Health, barriers to care, organizations filling the gap in resources, and more! 

"We were both drawn to the Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health world after going through our own difficult postpartum periods."

"As we came to the realization we were struggling, even though from the outside looking in we should have the tools and strategies to cope, we knew that there must be so many other mothers out there that were struggling in silence."

We interviewed our new Interim Executive Director on her vision for Perinatal Mental Health, what motivates her, and what she likes to do outside of work!

I’m always so moved by our ultimate vision to   revolutionize perinatal mental health support, ensuring that every parent, regardless of their background, has access to the services and education needed for a transformative journey into parenthood. 

Come join our team of amazing Warm Line volunteers!  

Everyday volunteers provide a lifeline to parent's who are struggling and feeling alone. Talking to another parent who has been through it reduces the isolation and stigma that many new parents feel. That is why we need you!

We are staffed by parents with lived experience of a perinatal mental health issue such as postpartum depression, anxiety or experienced the NICU, a birth trauma or a perinatal loss. Now on the other side, our volunteers support parents who are in the thick of it, walking alongside each caller's journey to healing. Receiving and providing peer support is unique and powerful for both the volunteer and parent!

We are looking for volunteers to offer support, find resources, share stories, and to just listen. We provide all the training and guidance needed to volunteer.

We are recruiting volunteers for 3 positions:

• Live Answer Volunteer: Answer calls during a 4-hour weekday shift.
• Evening and Weekend Volunteer: Volunteer once every 5-8 weeks.
  Shifts are 2-3 evenings in a row or covering the weekend.
• On Call Dad Volunteer: Volunteers follow up within 24 hours.

Training will take place via Zoom, April 27th & 28th 9:00am - 1:15pm

If you have any questions or want to learn more before filling out the application, please contact the Warm Line Program Manager at  Victoria.cherniak@perinatalsupport.org

Our Warm Line and other PS-WA programs are underwritten by donations from individuals like you. Please support our work today!

Come join our virtual support group for dads!

Join other self-identifying dads and fathers-to-be in this online support group, hosted by a fellow dad of three young kids. Wherever you are in the parenting journey, from trying to get pregnant, to caring for a newborn, up through parenting a 2-year-old, this group is for you.

Share what’s challenging and find community and support from other dads who get it. You can expect a compassionate group of dads, with lots of opportunities to listen and talk in a confidential and understanding space.

This group is for you if:

• The transition to parenthood has been more difficult than expected
• You feel angry, sad, confused, trapped or wish you could do more or make things better for your family
• You are struggling in your relationship with your spouse or partner
• You are concerned about your or your partner’s mental or physical health
• Your partner is unexpectedly pregnant or you are struggling to get pregnant
• You had a traumatic birth, have a baby in the NICU or your child or partner has other medical complications
• You have lost a baby before or after birth
• You are seeking community with other dads
• And more!

There is no wrong reason to join!

WARM LINE: 1-888-404-7763 (PPMD), Se habla español

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