Group & Other Support

AREA SUPPORT GROUPS

-Scroll down for online/call-in support, online support groups, support for fathers and support elsewhere in Oregon/US/International

CORVALLIS

PARENT PERINATAL PEER SUPPORT GROUP
This is a peer support group for parents struggling with mood or other stresses related to pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum & more. The group is hosted by Grow Doula Services at Peak Elite Gymnastics Academy. It is a free, small, confidential support group facilitated by Sophie Grow, who is trained through Postpartum Support International to facilitate peer support groups. Sophie had pregnancy and postpartum mood struggles herself, and she is experienced in helping group members feel understood and find hope for recovery.

Click here for schedule & details

ALBANY & LEBANON

HOPE FOR MOTHERS SUPPORT GROUPS
Support group women suffering from emotional or mental health issues related to childbearing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome.

Albany
Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Call for information: 541-812-4475

En Espanol
Miercoles, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Para mas informacion llame al: 541-812-4475

Lebanon
Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
For more information call 541-451-7872

En Espanol
Los Jueves segundo y cuatro, 6:30 p.m.
Para mas informacion llame al: 541-451-7872

ONLINE SUPPORT
-by Postpartum Support International

Online Support Meetings - Led by trained facilitators, the groups will connect you with other parents and provide helpful tools and resources.
Chat with an Expert - Chats for Moms and Chats for Dads
Free call-in support for dads

POSTPARTUM MOOD DISORDERS ONLINE COMMUNITY
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Chatrooms, forums, discussions

PHONE & EMAIL SUPPORT BY WELLMAMA LINN-BENTON

We provide information, referrals, and compassionate, non-judgmental listening to mothers and family members over the phone or through secure email. You can share about your feelings or concerns with your "Support Mama", and have some of your questions answered. You can use this free service without leaving your home, and at times that are convenient to you.

Email or text/call Csilla at (541) 231-4343. Let us know if you would like to talk to someone on the phone or through email. It will take a few days to connect you with a Support Mama. Unfortunately, WellMama does not have the capacity to respond to crisis calls. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for information about being in a crisis.

WellMama's Phone & Email Support is also available for fathers experiencing stress, depression, anxiety or other emotional or mental health concerns, and for partners, family members or other support persons of a mother who may be experiencing any of these difficulties. We can direct you to other resources in your community, as well.

EUGENE, OR, AREA SUPPORT:
Please contact 800-896-0410 or go to www.wellmamaoregon.com

PORTLAND, NORTHERN OREGON & VANCOUVER, WA areas:
We encourage you to email or call the Baby Blues Connection, as they are more familiar with resources in that region:
Portland, OR (503) 797-2843
Vancouver, WA (360) 735-5571
Website: www.BabyBluesConnection.org

OTHER REGIONS IN OREGON:
Please visit the Oregon page of the Postpartum Support International (PSI) website:
PSI Oregon

OTHER STATES & COUNTRIES:
Contact Postpartum Support International for your local coordinators, support groups, and other resources:
www.postpartum.net- click on "GET HELP", then "HELP IN MY AREA: SUPPORT MAP", then click on your state. Phone: (800) 944-4PPD

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS
If you experience significant emotional distress or you are in a crisis situation, please contact your doctor's office or go to the nearest emergency room. In case of a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911. If you or someone else is thinking about hurting themselves, you may also contact the national 24-hour suicide hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433). They have trained counselors who can help you over the phone.