You are not alone
All mothers, fathers, and families deserve support during pregnancy and parenthood.
If you, or a loved one, is suffering with perinatal mood disorders, you’ve come to the right place. Contact one of our local PSI Volunteers, who will help guide you through the process of finding a professional near you with expertise and experience in treating perinatal mood disorders. Whether you are searching for a therapist within your insurance network, a medication prescriber knowledgeable in prescribing during pregnancy and lactation, or looking for a local peer support group, we are here to help.
We do not offer crisis management services. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For additional safety information, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
*Memberships are tax-deductible donations.
PSI-IA relies on members and contributions from the community to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Contact us if you have any questions about membership. All memberships are tax-deductible.
Des Moines Climb Out of the Darkness Event 2019
Climb Out of the Darkness® is the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders such as postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety, bipolar disorders, OCD and psychosis. As part of this Climb, survivors, friends, families, professionals, and community members gathered to walk together at DMACC in Ankeny to symbolize their collective rise out of the darkness as well as to raise funds for Postpartum Support International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting pregnant and postpartum families around the world. Our goal is to bring more training opportunities to professionals in Iowa so all families can get the support they deserve!
Posted by Postpartum Support International-Iowa Chapter on Monday, August 19, 2019
We provide top-notch education and training for professionals both in-person and online allowing you to serve your patients with confidence.
Thanks to everyone who generously participated in fundraising, we are pleased to announce we are offering scholarships for perinatal mental health trainings offered in 2021. We are accepting scholarship applications on a quarterly basis; in 2021, application windows are in May, July, September, and possibly November.
Applicants must serve residents of IA for consideration. Priority will be given to people of color and providers who accept Medicaid. Scholarships will be applied to event registration only (not transportation, etc.). Please apply for a scholarship before completing event registration. Scholarship awards will be distributed as a reimbursement after you provide evidence of completing the training. If you are awarded a scholarship and are unable to cover the upfront costs of registering for a training, please communicate directly with a PSI-IA Board Member and we can work out an alternate way to distribute your award.
For more information about PSI Iowa:
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If you have questions please contact us: http://psiiowachapter@gmail.com
Our mission is to promote awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting mothers, their families, and support systems in all areas of Iowa.
PSI-IA is a State Chapter of Postpartum Support International, a 501(c)(3) organization. The Tax ID number of Postpartum Support International and PSI-IA is 77-0196208.
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