POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL

Postpartum Support International hosts free, live phone sessions every week, including Wednesday chats for moms and First Monday chats for dads. Callers can ask questions about resources, symptoms, options and general information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from the privacy of your own phone. These sessions, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, are informational only and open to anyone with questions and concerns. Limited to the first 15 callers. Wednesday Chats for Women and First Monday Chats for Men
Chat Number: 1-800-944-8766
Participant Code 33702

Internationally recognized evidence-based training program for health providers and social support networks. We have created an expert corps of experienced trainers and are committed to providing you with the most current research.

The PSI 2-day Certificate of Completion Course, taught by experienced and engaging faculty, is a thorough and evidence-based curriculum designed for nurses, physicians, social workers, mental health providers, childbirth professionals, social support providers, and anyone interested in learning skills and knowledge for assessment, care, and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. The standardized training is updated to keep pace with the most current research and practice, and has received consistently positive reviews from diverse audiences across the U.S. and Canada.

Coordinators are the direct contacts and representatives of PSI in their communities. They are active volunteers who provide social support, information, reassurance, and resources to moms and their families. PSI Coordinators also build connections and support networks with area providers and educators. PSI coordinators help families in their recovery from perinatal distress by providing a vision of wellness based on solid information and experience. PSI offers training, materials, and support to assist coordinators in their ability to help the families who contact them. The coordinators do not provide medical advice or evaluation but instead offer names of healthcare providers and resources that provide those clinical services. Since its start in 1987, PSI has acted on its mission to develop worldwide parent support networks with informed and reliable volunteers. Coordinators provide parent support, advocacy, and community networking but they are not required to be healthcare professionals. Many of our volunteers are men and women who have personally experienced the relief that comes from connecting with an informed and understanding person. We do have many volunteers who also have healthcare careers or education, but they are providing social support when in touch with a family through PSI.

Online training course in maternal mental health for mental health and primary care providers.

Our online groups are here to help participants connect with other parents and learn about helpful tools and resources. Topics include dealing with stress, adjustment to parenting, Baby Blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety. Groups are led by experienced support group leaders who understand the emotional challenges of expecting and new parents. There are three groups available each week; two in English and one in Spanish.

PSI Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line - 1-800-944-4773, ext 4. Medical Providers request an appointment with one of our psychiatric consultants. The PSI perinatal psychiatric consultation line is a service provided at no cost. The consultation line is available for medical professionals who have questions about the mental health care related to pregnant and postpartum patients and pre-conception planning. This consultation service is available for medical providers only.

The Frontline Provider Training, provided by perinatal psychiatric experts, is designed to equip frontline and primary care providers with the skills necessary to assess patients for perinatal mental health complications and, as appropriate, provide treatment or connect individuals with additional resources and care. It is available as either a single day onsite course or via two 2 hour-long webinars.