Recommendations for Parents Seeking Supports for Pregnancy-Related Depression and Anxiety in Colorado.
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A Colorado mom who struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety is joined by a public health professional to offer pieces of hope and advice to parents who are struggling.
Several women speak about the symptoms they experienced, where they found help, and what they wish others knew about perinatal depression and anxiety.
Though he constantly tried his best, Ezra said he often worried that he might not measure up to being a good father. Imposter Syndrome, where one doubts their skills or accomplishments and often feels like a fraud, was becoming all too real to him, that is until he found his Circle of Father’s group. This blog, featured on Illuminate Colorado, shares Ezra's experience will Circle of Fathers.
In this 15 minute video, Jill shares her journey of learning to manage the intrusive thoughts, anger, and panic attacks she experienced as part of her postpartum depression and anxiety.
Two moms sit down with a mental health professional to talk about the symptoms of perinatal depression and anxiety, tips for managing symptoms, and the importance of asking for help.
After the birth of her firstborn daughter, Kiara experiences postpartum depression and anxiety. She explains the symptoms she had and how she overcame it.
A support group for parents whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life.
Helping individuals find mental health and addiction resources.
Right Start is a mental health program for pregnant women and families with children ages birth to 5 years. They provide help when there are concerns about a child’s emotions, behavior or development, or when parenting becomes difficult.
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A summary of the clinical services offered by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to promote women’s mental health.
24/7, free, confidential hotline for pregnant and new moms in English and Spanish. Call or text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746).
A docuseries about having a baby while Black in the United States.
MotherWise’s program includes 6 weeks of workshops plus one-on-one coaching for mothers on knowing themselves, what healthy relationships are to them, communication and relationship skills for all kinds of relationships, and connecting with a newborn baby.
AllHealth Network is a nonprofit mental health organization providing counseling, psychiatry, crisis services, substance use treatment, and more.
We envision a world where Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.
Community Reach Center provides therapeutic support for women with pregnancy-related depression and anxiety. Dads need support too – that’s why services focus on the whole family. Services are provided by Infant Mental Health Specialists on the Early Childhood Services Team, as well as therapists at any of the Center’s outpatient locations. To make an appointment with an Infant Mental Health Specialist, please call the Early Childhood Services team at (303) 853-3801. To see an outpatient therapist, come in for an initial evaluation.
Raise the Future maintains a directory of Colorado-licensed mental health professionals for child, youth, and family referrals.
Listed on this page are good post-adoption depression resources for you that provide non-judgmental support, information, and connection with others.
Substance use during pregnancy can be confusing and painful. The judgement we feel from others is hard to digest, especially if the way others see us leads us to feel disconnected from our culture and the parts of us that heal and nourish us as our bellies grow. If this rings true for you, then Cultura Cura Belly, or CCB, is the healing space you need.
PSI Volunteer Support Coordinators are available to offer peer support, information, and resources for military families. Visit their website to find your branch and contact one of PSI’s dedicated volunteers. PSI also offers a weekly online support group for military families.
CO Wellness Recovery is a mental wellness and addiction recovery guide. It’s a free resource for Coloradans considering recovery. Talk with someone, find treatment, learn what to expect from treatment, or find resources for caregivers.
Get connected directly with support and counseling for you or a loved one. Read stories from real Coloradans about their mental health journey to know you’re not alone.
La Cocina provides full access to traditional and non-traditional forms of mental health and health equity support services. Services include mental wellness services, support groups, and child-parent psychotherapy/trauma treatment.
This groundbreaking work has forged a portal of access for the community that is responsive, representative, trauma-informed, and delivered with compassion to advance mental health equity in communities of color.
This website is intended to help dads and families by providing firsthand information and guidance through the experience of PPD.
Find a therapist, psychiatrist, treatment center, or support group near you.
Return to Zero: HOPE is a non-profit organization engaging a global community of bereaved parents and their health providers to improve mental health outcomes, while also advancing pregnancy and infant loss awareness, education, and support.
APDC serves and supports all immigrant and refugee communities with a whole health, community-based engagement approach through health, education, and advocacy. Their mental health services provide culturally competent, community based, and consumer driven services.
Elephant Circle helps leaders, families, and individuals to expand their capacity to bring about birth justice.
With options ranging from a free support group to evidence-based mother-infant group psychotherapy, Healthy Expectations draws upon experts from various medical and mental health disciplines to support pregnant women and women struggling with mood and anxiety issues after delivery.
Tanika Dillard speaks about how she turned the grief of miscarriage into triumph, tenacity and advocacy.
This resource has been designed by Maternal Mental Health NOW to help you feel prepared to adjust to the emotional demands, joys, and stressors of trying to conceive, pregnancy and parenting.
Child First helps struggling families in these Colorado counties build strong, nurturing relationships that heal and protect young children from the devastating impact of trauma and chronic stress. Through a two-generation approach, Child First provides psychotherapy to parents and children together in their homes, and connects them with the services they need to make healthy child development possible.
By providing targeted resources and a database filled with professionals equipped to support men of color, users can now obtain the help they need and deserve.
Find Colorado PSI Support Coordinators, resource guides, local support groups, education, and events.
A central source for Coloradans to effectively collaborate, impact action, and accelerate progress toward improved mental health and wellness of all pregnant and postpartum people in Colorado.
A confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.
A virtual therapy group for women with high-risk pregnancies.
Parentline Colorado is a free telebehavioral health service offering brief, strategic psychotherapy through video chat and telephone to pregnant and postpartum families with children up to age five. Click here to view the flyer in Spanish.
“Just like every pregnancy is different, every child is different too! Be patient with yourself as you learn what works THIS time around. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your loved ones. It truly takes a village!”