Mental Health Resources
Some of the top sites we refer our clients to include:
National maternal mental health non-profit organization aggressively closing gaps in maternal mental health care.
Everything you need to know about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
#1 free app for sleep, anxiety, and stress.
Post Partum Support International
Aiming to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.
MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
Providing a range of current information of new research findings in women's mental health.
Michigan Post Partum Support International
State chapter of Post Partum Support International (PSI).
The world's most widely-read blog dedicated to maternal mental illness.
Ensuring that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development.
Infant Risk Center-Dr. Thomas Hale
A worldwide call center that can help you evaluate the risk to the infant from exposure to multiple drugs.
Medication Resources for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Perinatal Grief and Loss Resources
Various programs, therapists, and resources for those dealing with grief and loss.
Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)
These resources are specific to TFMR. It can be lonely and finding support and resources can be a game changer.
Postpartum Depression Therapists
Kent Count Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Coalition maintains this list of trained Postpartum Depression mental healthcare providers.
Support Groups and Classes
Free support groups. Check their calendar for weekly and monthly support groups, panel discussions, and more.
Postpartum Support Center of Holland
Counseling, support groups, and postpartum support for families in Holland
List of Parenting Support Groups in West Michigan
Perinatal Grief Support, Gilda’s Club GR
Home Visiting Programs
In-home, hands-on support for postpartum families from trained volunteers.
Free for medicaid eligible families. Strong Beginnings is a program to help women have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. They also assist men in raising healthy children and taking an active role in their families. Strong Beginnings is committed to promote better health for African American and Latinx/a mothers, fathers, and their children during pregnancy and for 18 months after delivery.
Home visits and playgroups that promote the early development, learning and health of young children (0-5 year olds) by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. Free services, no income requirements.
Offers early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delay(s) and/or disabilities, and their families. Free services, no income requirements.