Mental health during pregnancy and after birth is important but often forgotten. Many parents feel alone or unsure of where to go for help. Becoming a parent can bring joy, but it can also be hard—especially with stress, anxiety, or depression.
This page has helpful info about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and both local and national resources. Whether you need support or just someone to talk to, we’re here to connect you to resources.
If you need immediate support, call or text the Washington Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 4 for Native and Strong Lifeline. You can also chat with someone at imhurting.org.
Or, call Perinatal Support Washington Warm Line at 1-888-404-7763. Trained staff and parent volunteers are available to answer calls live between 9am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. On evenings and weekends, calls will be returned within 12 hours.
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Parenting
& Postpartum Support Groups (English)
Our support
groups offer a safe and welcoming space for parents who are expecting, recently
had a baby, or are raising a child under 2 years old. Join us to:
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Connect with other parents
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Share the ups and downs of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting
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Feel less alone, build community, and make new friends
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Strengthen maternal and paternal mental health and reduce the
risk of PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders)
Babies and
children under 2 are always welcome!
When & Where:
2nd and 4th
Fridays of each month
10:00 AM – 11:00
AM
Pasco Library,
1320 W. Hopkins St.
No registration
needed—drop in whenever you can!
Have questions or
need help with transportation?
Contact:
Perinatal Health Coordinator, Alma Peña-Taveras
Call or Text:
509-820-6873
Email:
[email protected]
Upcoming Group
Dates (Aug–Dec 2025):
8/8, 8/22, 9/12,
9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/14, 11/28 (Canceled), 12/12, 12/26 (Canceled)
Explore more
support groups here: Parent Support
Groups - Perinatal Support Washington
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with us on social media:
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Grupo de
Apoyo para Padres durante el Embarazo y el Postparto (Español)
Nuestros grupos de apoyo ofrecen un espacio seguro para
mamás y papás que están esperando un bebé, que tuvieron un bebé recientemente o
que están criando a un niño/a menor de 2 años. Aquí puedes:
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Conectarte con otros padres
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Compartir los altibajos del embarazo, el
postparto y la crianza
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Sentirte menos solo/a, construir comunidad,
recibir apoyo y hacer nuevas amistades
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Fortalecer la salud mental materna y paterna,
y reducir el riesgo de trastornos del estado de ánimo y ansiedad perinatales
¡Los bebés y niños menores de 2 años son bienvenidos!
Cuándo y dónde:
Primer y tercer viernes del mes
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Biblioteca de Pasco, 1320 W. Hopkins St.
No necesitas registrarte, ¡ven cuando puedas!
¿Tienes preguntas o necesitas ayuda con transporte?
Contacta a Alma Peña-Taveras, Coordinadora de Salud
Perinatal
Teléfono o mensaje de texto: 509-820-6873
Correo electrónico: [email protected]
Fechas próximas (agosto-diciembre 2025):
8/4, 8/18, 9/1 (Cancelado), 9/15, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17,
12/1, 12/15
Consulta más grupos de apoyo aquí: Parent Support Groups - Perinatal Support Washington
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