Mental Health, Crisis Intervention
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL
Mission
PSI is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide. It is the vision of PSI that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support and professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. PSI promotes this vision through advocacy and collaboration and by educating and training the professional community and public.
Ruling Year
1993
Executive Director
Wendy N Davis
Main Address
6706 SW 54th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219 USA
Formerly Known As
Postpartum Support, International
PSI
Keywords
mothers, pregnancy, perinatal, maternal, mental health, depression, postpartum, anxiety, fathers, support groups, mother-child relationship, family development, perinatal depression, perinatal mood disorders, childbearing, childbirth, birth
EIN
77-0196208
5649779966
Other Mental Health, Crisis Intervention N.E.C. (F99)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (P01)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (Y01)
IRS Filing Requirement
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Programs + Results
What we aim to solve
The purpose of Postpartum Support International is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum. Approximately 15% of all women will experience postpartum depression following the birth of a child. Up to 10% will experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy. When the mental health of the mother is compromised, it affects the entire family.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
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Where we work
Our Results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one. These quantitative program results are self-reported by the organization, illustrating their committment to transparency, learning, and interest in helping the whole sector learn and grow.
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Number of training workshops
Population(s) served
Caregivers
Related program
Perinatal Mood Disorders Certificate Training
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context notes
Evidence-based trainings in Perinatal Mental Health, provided through online and onsite delivery
Number of website pageviews
Population(s) served
Parents
Related program
Worldwide Network of Support Coordinators
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of phone calls/inquiries
Population(s) served
Parents
Related program
PSI Telephone Support - Eng & Spanish
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of individuals attending community events or trainings
Population(s) served
Caregivers
Related program
Perinatal Mood Disorders Certificate Training
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Charting Impact
Five powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
How will they know if they are making progress?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
It is the vision of PostPartum Support International (PSI) that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support, and informed professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. PSI promotes this vision through advocacy and collaboration, and by educating and training the professional community and the public.
Dedicated Postpartum Support International (PSI) members, leaders, and friends work tirelessly across all levels to meet goals of the shared PSI mission of support, education, advocacy, and research for people living with mental illness through various activities, including: - PSI has a staff of 9, in addition to 18 Board Members - www.postpartum.net – PSI's website for support, education and local resource information. - 800.944.4PPD (4773) – PSI's toll-free Help Line, in English and Spanish, receives 1000 calls and text per month, rapidly refers callers to appropriate local resources including emergency services. - PSI Newsletter – Available to PSI members and advocates around the world, this bulletin gives up-to-date information on worldwide news, conferences, resources, research and events. - Area PSI Support Coordinators in all 50 U.S. states , Canada, and Mexico, and more than 40 other countries around the world. These support volunteers provide telephone and email support, information, and access to informed local resources. - Online Video Support Groups in English and Spanish every week, led by trained PSI facilitators. - Standardized Training and Education for hospitals, public health systems, clinical providers, support group leaders, social support volunteers, and others. - PSI Educational DVDs for families and providers. - Free Phone “Chat with the Experts" First Mondays for Dads and every Wednesday for Moms, facilitated by PSI Professionals. - Resources for Women, Families, Students, and Professionals
Postpartum Support International (PSI) measures progress through a variety of channels, including: - Hosting and coordinating training and events each year, providing Credit Hours for licensed professionals and and an open forum for education - Monitoring volume of PSI's website hits, calls to PSI's toll-free Help Line and "chat with the experts" calls - Applications and contributions to enhancing perinatal mental health through the Susan A. Hickman Research Award
Postpartum Support International (PSI) accomplishments in education, advocacy and support include: * A series of training events, certifications and educational forums: - Perinatal Mental Health Webinar Series - Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mood Disorders Certificate of Completion - PSI Perinatal Social Support Webinar Training - Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training for Mental Health and Clinical Professionals * More than 100,000 annual hits to the PSI website, and more than 600 monthly calls to PSI Help Lines * Climb Out of the Darkness 2017, the world's largest event raising awareness of maternal mental illnesses PSI looks to accomplish the following in 2019: Upcoming training and educational opportunities include: - Perinatal Mental Health Webinar Series - Maternal Mental Health 101 complimentary webinar - Online Maternal Mental Health Webinar Training * Recipient of Susan A. Hickman Research Award will be announced in June 2019 * 2019 Climb Out of the Darkness international event to raise funds and awareness
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Board of Directors
as of 11/16/2019
Board Chair
Ann Smith
Lita Simanis
Ann Smith
Chris Raines
Vanessa Park
Daniel Singley
Lynn McFarland
Angela Burling
Karen Wachenheim
Mary Parnham
Joanna Cole
Katayune Kaeni
David Levine
Liz Verney
Veronica Brady
Steven D'Achille
Laura Sirulnik
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board Leadership Practices
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SOURCE: Self-reported by organizationBOARD ORIENTATION & EDUCATION
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations?
No
CEO OVERSIGHT
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year?
Yes
ETHICS & TRANSPARENCY
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?
Yes
BOARD COMPOSITION
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership?
Yes
BOARD PERFORMANCE
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?
No
Organizational Demographics
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SOURCE: Self-reported by organizationGender
Race & Ethnicity
Sexual Orientation
This organization reports that it does not collect this information for Board Members, Senior Staff, Full-Time Staff and Part-Time Staff.
Disability
This organization reports that it does not collect this information for Board Members, Senior Staff, Full-Time Staff and Part-Time Staff.