Support Services offered by Perinatal Support Washington
Support Services offered by Perinatal Support Washington
Coordinates support groups for parents experiencing perinatal mood disorders (PPMD) and their families. Warm Line offers free 24 hour telephone support for all parents and their family members. The line is staffed by parents who have experienced a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder and have recovered fully or licensed therapists with specialized training in perinatal mental health. Also offers a Dad's line, and help in English and Spanish. Offers Parent Resilience Specialists for short or long-term support in King or Pierce County. Provides referrals to health care professionals specializing in the treatment of PPMDs. Offers telehealth with therapists specializing in the treatment of PMADs. Maintains an online directory of other programs providing therapy, consultation, assessment and supportive services. Affiliated with Postpartum Support International.
Hours
M-F, 9am-4:30pm On evenings and weekends a trained volunteer will return messages within 24 hours.
Application process
Support groups listed on website or call for peer and professional support.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Fee
None for most programs. Therapy may have a fee depending on insurance coverage. Please visit our website to find out what insurance our therapists can accept. Some affiliated programs ask a small donation fee.
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
Perinatal Support Washington
Offers support groups for parents looking for support, who are struggling or who experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and their families. Provides referrals to health care professionals specializing in the treatment of PMADs. Offers a Warm Line, a free telephone support line for peer support information about the nature of PMADs before and following childbirth, and strategies to manage the disorder. Offers online therapy with therapists specializing in the treatment of PMADs.