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PSI Online Support Meetings

Our groups are conducted using a peer-to-peer support model and are not intended for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) if you are in need of crisis support.

What to expect:

Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”

What’s Next

Review details about our 20+ different support groups on the page below.  Or click the button to go directly to the registration page.

Full Schedule to view, save or print, located here.

Registration

Starting March 1st,  PSI will be transitioning all support groups to the Hey Peers platform.  Below you will find registration links for both platforms.

For all groups before March 1, 2022 use this registration link.

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For all groups, March 1st, 2022 and after, use this registration link.

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Available Support Groups

Support for Perinatal (Pregnancy and Postpartum) Mood and Anxiety Disorders

2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT

Our perinatal (pregnancy & postpartum) bipolar support group for moms and birthing people is here to help those navigating symptoms of bipolar, like depression (lows) and mania (highs). Our online groups are here to help you connect with others, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. You do not have to have an official diagnosis to attend the group.
These groups are led by PSI-trained support group leaders who have lived experience and/or professional experience. They understand the emotional challenges of pregnancy and postpartum as a mom or birthing person living with bipolar disorder. Our groups are conducted using a peer-to-peer support model, and are not intended for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) if you are in need of crisis support.
You are not alone. We are here to help.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM ET/ 4 PM PT

Our online Birth Mom Support Group provides connection for birth moms/first moms who place a baby for adoption. This group is intended for women who are considering adoption, have placed a child or have had a child placed for adoption. Whether your child was born recently or years ago you are welcome to join us for peer support.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

Every Tuesday 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT
Every Sunday 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT

This group is for Black mothers who are seeking peer support during the perinatal period up to 2 years postpartum. Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

1st Friday of the month at 7AM PT / 10AM ET

3rd Friday of the month at 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET

 

Free online space for dads to connect with other dads and gain practical tips from managing stress, adjusting to parenting, Daddy Blues, or trying to figure out how best to support your partner.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

Every Monday at 4 ET/1 PT

Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources in a culturally sensitive and safe space with other South Asian mamas. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our group is here for you.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 3:30 PM PT/ 6:30 PM ET

Military spouses, active-duty personnel, and veteran moms are welcome to attend this online group to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Our trained peer facilitators are active-duty personnel and military spouses who understand the unique stress of military family life. No matter your rank, branch, or military status, all moms connected to the military are welcome. Conversations are confidential and judgment-free.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

Every Thursday 6:30 PM ET/3:30 PM PT

Led by trained PSI facilitators, our online NICU group is intended for parents of babies who are currently or formerly in the NICU. Connecting with others who have experienced the uniquely stressful environment of a NICU will provide parents with understanding, as well as helpful tools and resources. Whether your baby is currently in the NICU or you have finally returned home, our NICU parents support group is here for you.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 1:30pm ET/10:30am PT


Now open to parents from birth to four years postpartum!

This peer support group is for parents from birth to four years postpartum. This group provides a safe and supportive place for sharing feelings and challenges commonly experienced when navigating the unexpected outcome of having a child with medical complications or special needs. Logistics of care, juggling medical and therapy appointments, and unique support needs can create an isolating and overwhelming experience. Come share, connect and learn. You are not alone.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 5PM EST /2pm PST

Led by trained PSI facilitators, our online Parents of Multiples group is intended for parents of two or more babies who are gestational twins (born at the same time) OR adoptive parents with babies four months apart or less. Connecting with others who are experiencing the unique challenge of parenting multiples will provide parents with a sense of community, support, and information. Parents of multiples up to two years old are welcome.

Begins Feb 13, 2022

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

Available every weekday

Our online groups are here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, Baby Blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

Every Tuesday at 3 pm ET/12pm PT
Every Friday at 5:30 pm ET/2:30 pm PT
1st and 3rd Sundays at 1:30 pm ET/ 10:30 am PT

This group is intended for parents of all genders. Single or partnered parents, all are welcome.

Led by trained peer facilitators, our online groups are here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, feelings of overwhelm, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you. Conversations are confidential and judgement-free.

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT
Starts October 19th

Our perinatal (pregnancy & postpartum) OCD group for moms is here to help those dealing with symptoms of OCD; like intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions. Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. You do not have to have an official diagnosis to attend the group.

Held in partnership with the International OCD Foundation, these groups are led by PSI-trained support group leaders who have lived experience. They understand the emotional challenges of pregnancy and postpartum as a mom with OCD. You are not alone. We are here to help.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Monday’s at 4:30 PM PT/ 7:30 PM ET
Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries.
After a PPP survivor’s symptoms have been stabilized, peer support can be an important tool for recovery. Because PPP occurs less often than other perinatal mood disorders, survivors can go their whole lives without meeting another PPP survivor.
In response, PSI has created an online peer-to-peer support group for PPP survivors. This group is intended for those who are in recovery (no longer experiencing psychosis). Whether your PPP experience was relatively recent or years ago, you are welcome to attend our free, online peer-to-peer support group.

Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM ET/ 3:30 PM PT
Every Wednesday 2 PM ET/ 11 AM PT

Our online groups are here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, Baby Blues, or pregnancy depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you. Groups are led by experienced support group leaders who understand the emotional challenges of expecting and new parents.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

Every Wednesday at 2:30 PM ET/ 11:30AM PT

PSI’s Queer & Trans Parent Support Group is FREE and open to all members of the queer community who are expecting, adopting, and/or parenting babies up to 2 years. This group is intended for gestational, non-gestational and adoptive parents.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 — Register Here

For all groups March 1st  and after  — Register Here

Support for Pregnancy and Infant Loss & Fertility Challenges

Every Thursday @ 11 am ET/8 am PT

This group is intended for those who have been actively trying to conceive for six months or longer. It is led by PSI-trained facilitators (each with lived experience with primary and/or secondary fertility challenges).

Struggling with fertility issues can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. This group helps women find support as they navigate the pain of fertility challenges.

We are here to help.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 Register Here

For all groups starting March 1st, 2022 Register Here

Mondays (the time varies based on the leader)
The Pregnancy After Loss: Support for Parents support group provides connection for parents riding the emotional waves of pregnancy after a loss. Led by PSI-trained facilitators with lived experience, this group helps parents find support, as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate pregnancy after loss. Joy, fear, sadness and grieving are common during this time. In this group, you will meet others who can relate and support you during your new pregnancy. We are here to help.

Every Friday 1:30PM ET/10:30AM PT

Our online Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support group provides connection for mothers grieving the loss of their baby. Led by PSI trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved mothers find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby is often a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 Register Here

For all groups starting March 1st, 2022 Register Here

1st and 3rd Monday at 10 AM PT/ 1pm PM ET
2nd and 4th Monday at 1 PM PT / 4pm PM ET
2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:15 PM PT/ 9:15 PM ET

Our online Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support for Parents group provides connection for parents grieving the loss of their baby. Led by PSI trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved parents find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby is often a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help.

For all groups before March 1st, 2022 Register Here

For all groups starting March 1st, 2022 Register Here

Every Thursday –  See Link for Times (Time Varies)

Many parents face the difficult choice to end a pregnancy due to a devastating maternal or fetal diagnosis. Our online Termination for Medical Reasons Support Group provides non-judgmental support to moms who experienced termination for medical reasons.

Led by PSI-trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved mothers find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help.

Post-Abortion

1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 3:00pm ET/ 12:00pm PT

In partnership with Exhale, PSI offers this support group for people who have had abortions (please see our other group for those who experienced termination for medical reasons). With trained peer facilitators, this group is a space for people to receive non-judgmental, post-abortion emotional support. This group is pro-voice, meaning this is a confidential space for speaking openly about abortion experiences, free from shame and stigma, outside the political and religious debate. Feelings of happiness, sadness, empowerment, anxiety, grief, relief, and guilt are all common after an abortion. PSI would like to provide the opportunity to talk about all of these emotions and experiences in a safe and confidential environment. You are not alone. Please text Exhale for the registration code to attend this free support group: 617-749-2948.

Support for Family Members

Second Monday of every month at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30 am PT

This group is for those grieving the loss of a mother or birthing person, who died during pregnancy, birth or postpartum. We welcome those navigating maternal* death due to medical complications (medical bias, racism, pre-eclampsia, hemorrhage, HELLP, etc.) and due to perinatal mental health challenges (perinatal depression & anxiety, psychosis, suicide etc.).

Led by PSI-trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved families find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a loved one can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help.

*The use of the word maternal in our title and description is not meant to exclude those birthing persons who do not identify as mothers. Rather, the term reflects current terminology in the field of maternal mortality. We are here to support those who have experienced the death of a birthing person for medical or mental health reasons.

1st Sunday of the month @ 6:30 PM ET/ 3:30 PM PT
Perinatal and postpartum psychosis impacts the entire family. Supporting your loved one through a mental health crisis is taxing and you also deserve support. Led by PSI-trained facilitators, this group helps family members find support for themselves as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate their loved one’s experience with PPP. Whether your family’s PPP experience was relatively recent or occurred years ago, you are welcome to attend our free, online peer-to-peer support group.

En Español

Grupo de Apoyo Perinatal

Cada Martes
2:00pm Este / 1:00pm Central / 12:00pm Montaña / 11:00am Pacífico / 10:00am Alaska / 9:00 am Hawaii

Nuestros grupos en el internet están aquí para ayudarle a conectar con otros padres y familias, hablar sobre sus experiencias, aprender herramientas y recursos útiles de cuidado personal y emocional. Ya sea que estén pasando por estrés, adaptándose a la crianza de sus hijos, están sintiendo depresión o ansiedad durante el embarazo o posparto, nuestros grupos están aquí para ayudarles.

Los grupos son dirigidos por líderes de grupo con experiencia y que entienden las dificultades emocionales de nuevos padres.

Los invitamos a unirse a la reunión por Zoom.  Inscríbase a la fecha y horario que más le convenga

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Después de la inscripción, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información para unirse a la reunión.

Cada segundo lunes del mes
7:30 pm Este / 6:30 pm Central / 5:30 pm Montaña / 4:30 pm Pacífico / 3:30 pm Alaska / 2:30 pm Hawaii

El grupo de apoyo para mamás independientes tiene el propósito de ofrecer un espacio para expresar tu experiencia en la crianza de tu hijo/a como familia monomarental / madre independiente. Queremos que puedas conectar con otras madres que viven lo mismo que tú, compartir tu experiencia, aprender herramientas y recursos útiles de cuidado personal y emocional. Recuerda que no estás sola.

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Until March 1st, 2022

If you would like to attend our online meetings for the first time, please create an account. It takes just a minute to complete and is free. Si desea asistir a nuestras reuniones en el internet por primera vez, por favor crea una cuenta. Sólo toma un minuto para completar y es gratis.

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For Groups Starting March 1, 2022

Starting in March 20222,  PSI will be using Hey Peers for all Online Support Group meetings. Use the button below to sign up and/or register for the Hey Peers platform for all groups starting March 1st, 2022.

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Member Login

This login will be available until February 28th, 2022. Starting March 1st, 2022 PSI will be using Hey Peers for all online support group meetings. Register for Hey Peers here.

Upcoming Dates- Before 3/1

Before March 1st PSI will be using Support Group Central for all online support groups

Upcoming Dates- Starting 3/1

Starting March 1st, PSI will be using Hey Peers for all Online Support Group meetings.