SUPPORT GROUPS AND RESOURCES

Local Free Supports

Mamas for Mamas is a local free support group for moms experiencing mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Meets on Monday afternoons from 12:00-1:00 PM via Zoom. Please email Tara at tarasencounseling@gmail.com for Zoom link and more information.

AnyBabyCan partners with families to build stability, develop skills and unlock each child’s full potential. www.anybabycan.org

Black Mamas ATX - provides support through pregnancy and up to 1 year after birth to ensure that mom is supported, thriving and baby successfully reaches the 1 year milestone. On average, mamas are with BMATX up to 18 months. Provide culturally-congruent therapy, case management and referral services for Black Mamas. BMATX facilitates support groups, workshops and classes for pregnant and postpartum clients. Sister Circles are held (virtually) the last Sunday of each month by Sister Doulas. Mamas at any stage in their motherhood journey are welcome to attend. Childcare is provided. www.blackmamasatx.com

Mama Sana Vibrant Woman - provide culturally resonant and quality prenatal and postnatal care in Austin and Travis County. Mama Sana offers a series of 8-week culturally specific support groups along with a range of services including free exercise classes, nutrition support, birth companions/doulas, and access to prenatal midwifery care at no cost. For our participants postpartum experience, we hold ongoing Mama 4 Mama circles to encourage connection and self-care. All sessions include free childcare, a nutritious meal, and transportation assistance. www.msvwatx.org/

Partners in Parenting (PIP) - supports all of Austin’s new parents so they are confident, connected, and have the tools to reach their full potential. Weekly PIPsqueaks Groups utilize the power of peer support for new parents to provide a welcoming and non-judgmental space where families become a support network for each other.

Postpartum Support International (PSI) - offers 30+ free online support groups each week. To attend, go to http://www.postpartum.net/psi-online-support-meetings/, find the link to Register on the online platform and then reserve a spot in the desired group.

Is your group missing? Please let us know!

For fee-based therapy/processing groups, please check out Kristi’s List.

Books

Life With Baby: A Postpartum Workbook for Self-Care, Support and Emotional Wellbeing by Erin Fassnacht

This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleinman

Pregnancy Blues: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Depression During Pregnancy by Shaila Misri

Down Comes the Rain by Brooke Shields

The Mother to Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book by Sandra Poulin

Sleepless Days: One Woman’s Journey Through Postpartum Depression by Susan Kushner Resnick

Postpartum Depression for Dummies by Shoshana Bennett, PhD

The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for living with Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleinman

Perinatal and Postpartum Mood Disorders: Perspectives and Treatment Guide for the Health Care Practitioner by Susan Dowd Stone

Tokens of Affection: Reclaiming Your Marriage After Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleinman and Amy Wenzel

Help For Partners

PSI Chat with an Expert for Dads takes place on the first Monday of each month http://www.postpartum.net/chat-with-an-expert/chat-with-an-expert-for-dads/

PSI Dad’s Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/682525349518226

PSI Help for Partners and Families https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/family/

IF YOU FEEL YOU’RE IN DANGER OF HARMING YOURSELF OR YOUR CHILD, SEEK HELP IMMEDIATELY BY DIALING 9-1-1, OR USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW.

Call the National Suicide Hotline at 988

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (not for crises) | Call or text 833-852-6262 (833-TLC-MAMA)

PSI Warmline (English and Spanish) 800-994-4PPD (4773)