Support group listings provided by:
Postpartum Support International of Washington www.ppmdsupport.com

Postpartum Progress http://postpartumprogress.typepad.com/weblog/

If your organization has a support group that you would like to see listed,

please contact us at info@ccf.wa.gov

Social Support, Networking & Blogs:

Postpartum Progress

http://postpartumprogress.typepad.com/

A blog for women who have suffered or are currently suffering from postpartum mood disorders. Provides info on the latest research, legislative action, support groups and more. One of the top blog sites for information related to PPD.

Buoy for Perinatal Blues

http://buoyforperinatalblues.blogspot.com/

Perinatal depression is very real and difficult journey for the woman experiencing it and for the families that love her. Women need a buoy to hold onto until they can see the beacon of light, that can and will come. Just hold on to that buoy until we can find you the support you need.

Postpartum Dads

http://www.postpartumdads.org/

This website is intended to help dads and families by providing firsthand information and guidance through the experience of PPD.  This site also includes information and resources that can be used by professionals to assist families dealing with PPD. 

PostpartumMen

http://www.postpartummen.com/

PostpartumMen is a place for men with concerns about depression, anxiety or other problems with mood after the birth of a child. It promotes self-help, provides important information for fathers – including a self-assessment for postpartum depression, hosts an online forum for dads to talk to each other, offers resources, gathers new information about men’s experiences postpartum, and – most importantly – helps fathers to beat the baby blues.

meetup.com:  ppd support groups

http://postpartum.meetup.com/about/

Meetup.com is a place where people can find groups created around common interests in their local areas. There is a section that lists postpartum meetups that are already happening, as well as for people who are looking for a PPD meetup in their area.

Well Postpartum

http://wellpostpartum.com/

Professionals and consumers are seeking alternative methods to treat the variety of mood issues facing mothers. The blog lists an array of complementary and alternative care ideas for treating mild to moderate depression and anxiety. These options may also help to prevent postpartum obsessive/compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis. Some are thought to help medications work better.

Support Groups:

Bainbridge Island:

Bellevue:

Everett:

Kirkland:

Longview:

Moses Lake:

Port Angeles:

Seattle:

Sunnyside:

Tacoma:

Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, Pasco):

Vancouver:

Other Programs:

Baby and Me Classes, White Center

For caregivers of children ages 0-18 months. Parent-infant activities and discussion on child development, early brain growth, safety, nutrition, CPR, anger and stress management.

Facilitated by: South Seattle Community College & White Center Public Health

White Center (206) 764-5801 for information and registration - FREE

Beyond the Baby Blues Program, Bellevue
Consultation and therapy for individuals, couples, groups.
Bellevue. (425) 450-0332
http://www.family-services.org/NewParents/BeyondBabyBlues.htm

Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), King County

PEPS offers neighborhood-based support groups for parents of children, birth - 3. PEPS provides community-based programs that enable parents of infants and young children to meet the challenges of parenting through mutual support and shared information.
Resource & referral, 206-547-8570

Website: http://www.pepsgroup.org

Parent Child Center, Seattle

The Parent Child Center at Seattle Central Community College, with the support of a professional staff, offers parents and caregivers insight and knowledge about the behavior and development of young children, enabling them to set reasonable goals and expectations.  In addtion to the on-campus Parent Child Center classes for infants and toddlers, there are numerous off-campus Parent Cooperatives available in the community.

Seattle Central Community College

1701 Broadway

Seattle, 98122

Information, 206-587-6906 or mchow@sccd.ctc.edu

Website: parentchildcenter

Gracewinds Perinatal Services, Seattle

Gracewinds offers complete and personalized support from early pregnancy, through labor and delivery to postpartum.  Services include pregnancy massage, childbirth education, prenatal yoga, and birth and postpartum doulas.

Information, 206-781-9871

Website: http://www.gracewindsperinatal.com

Teen Parent Support Group, Seattle

Join other teen parents to share, learn and build a supportive community.

Meets every Thursday from 5-6:30 pm

U District Youth Center

4516 15th Ave NE

Seattle, 98105

For more information, call Lauren at FamilyWorks (206) 694-6729

Infant and Toddler Parenting, Redmond

Lake Washington Technical College's parent-cooperative program, Redmond Toddler Group, provides quarterly talks on pediatrics, language development and child nutrition.  Classes are ongoing and require parent/child participation.

Information: (425) 869-5605

Website: www.redmondtoddler.org

University of Washington Maternal and
Infant Mental Health Program, Seattle
Seattle. Marian Birch, Clinical Coordinator, 206-543-7761

Website: http://www.son.washington.edu/centers/cimhd/

Listening Mothers, Various Locations
An 8-week group session for mothers of young infants focusing on the emotional transition to motherhood.
Various Locations, 425-450-0332

Website: http://www.family-services.org/NewParents/ListeningMothers.htm

Northwest Association for Postpartum Support (NAPS), Statewide
NAPS mission is to provide nurturing doula care for all mothers and families after birth. The NAPS Postpartum Doula Referral Line is an easy way to find a doula who meets your needs.

Referral services are free in Washington State, 206-956-1955.
Website: www.napsdoulas.org

First Weeks, Seattle
A donation ($5 suggested) support group for mothers, infants and families from the time of birth until 12 weeks of age. Survival skills, breastfeeding support, information about soothing babies and more are included each week. First Weeks meets from 12 to 2 PM Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Community Birth and Family Center located at:

2200 24th Avenue East, Seattle, 98112,

(206) 720-0511

Website: http://www.communitybirth.org/classes&events.html

Next Months, Seattle
For families and their infants from 3 to 6 months of age. It is a drop-in/donation format like First Weeks. Support and information about infant development, feeding and predictable challenges of infants this age are discussed. Next Months meets on Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the Community Birth and Family Center.

Website: http://www.communitybirth.org/classes&events.html

Let’s Talk About Sleep, Seattle
Meets once a month at the Community Birth and Family Center on Monday, from 12 to 2 PM. For dates, email Ann Keppler at annkeppler@comcast.net Website: http://www.communitybirth.org/classes&events.html