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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTS
In response to the growing mental health needs of pregnant and postpartum families in underserved communities particularly affected by COVID-19, the PSI Community Engagement Committee designed a one-time grant to award innovative programs that address disparities, bridge gaps in care, or address financial and socioeconomic needs. The Grant Committee, led by PSI Board Member Dr. Nicole Doghor, was inspired to learn of the innovative and life-saving work being done around the United State to serve individuals and families.
The grant was open to groups and organizations focused on perinatal mental health, including community organizations, support groups, healthcare systems, and PSI state chapters. The grant application asked programs to identify the community served, identify the needs, and share a program design including outcome measures that would address those needs. Award options were from $500 – $10,000; the size of the grant was dependent upon the scope of the project and the number of people served. Applications were reviewed and evaluated by PSI state chapters and the PSI Community Engagement Committee. 224 programs applied and 32 were granted funds.
Funds were generated through the PSI Perinatal Action Fund, which combines dedicated funds from a portion of the PSI Climb Out of the Darkness, the PSI Affordable Perinatal Care campaign, and PSI general funds dedicated to the Community Engagement Grants.
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.
Come as you are and join other parents in one of our many online support groups. The environment is very casual, and babies and children are welcome. You are not alone, and we are here for you.
For a full list of Online Support Groups or to register visit our page here.
NEW RESOURCE FOR PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY AMCHP Releases Federal Maternal Health Bill Tracker
Congress is currently considering more than 30 bills that address maternal health. And now, thanks to the work of MindtheGap Coalition Partner, Alyson Northrup, MP, Director, Public Policy and Government Affairs at the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP), advocates can easily track these bills and identify opportunities for strategic action. Search the code phrase: “mental health” to identify all the bills that specifically advance maternal mental health or mention maternal mental health. Users can also identify which bills have bipartisan support.
If you registered for the conference, but missed any of the sessions at the PSI conference or want to listen to a session again, Conference recordings will be available for viewing until September 30, 2021.
MMH CERTIFICATE TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS
Hosted by PSI and 2020 Mom
PSI and 2020 Mom present a Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training for Mental Health and Clinical Professionals. This online webinar series includes eight live sessions, small group discussions, supplemental reading materials, 16 continuing education credits (where applicable), and a certificate of completion. Credits count towards PMH-C certification.
Classes are on Mondays, according to the schedule, from 10am-12noon PST; However, classes are recorded and can be watched at any time. Next class begins September 13, 2021
Deadline for registration: Wednesday, September 8, 11:55pm Pacific Time
In-Person Trainings in 2021 have been canceled or rescheduled for 2022. All registrants should have been contacted with registration options. If you have questions, contact Orrin Banta.
Do you have questions about the PMH-C? PSI hosts a monthly call where we can answer your questions! The PMH-C call is the perfect time to have questions answered about qualifications, exam preparation, trainings, etc.
We are now offering the option to have a professionally printed version of your PMH-C certificate. The certificate is for those providers who have already passed the PMH-C exam, and are PMH-C Certified. Visit the store to order!
Perinatal Mental Health Certificate (PMH-C) July 2021 You can find the full list of PMH-C recipients HERE
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