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Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Inc.'s
Perinatal Mood Disorders Resource Directory

We are in the process of moving our Resource Directory here for full access to you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As this is not yet the complete listing (as we continue to receive and process updated applications), if you need further help click here to contact us or call 631/422-2255.

Our Resource Directory is a work in progress, if you have any suggestions for additions/revisions, please let us know.

If you are an interested Mental Health Provider, Perinatal Mood Disorders Support Group or Support Service, please complete our Resource Directory Application (PDF).

Emergency Resources:    
     
 
     

If this is an emergency, if you fear that you may harm yourself, your baby or others you need to call your healthcare provider, dial 911 (emergency services) or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Help is available. Available 24 hours a day:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-800-273-TALK
1-800-273-8255

 
     

Baby Safe Haven: Do Not Abandon Your Newborn

AMT Children of Hope Safe Haven Program

 

1-877-796-HOPE
1-877-796-4673

If you are pregnant and afraid to tell anyone or if you do not know what to do with your newborn baby, call for help or take the baby to any hospital emergency room. Your secret and the baby will be safe. The police will not be called. You will not have to answer any questions. Confidential help and support are available for you.

     
Child Abuse Prevention:    
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline   1-800-4-A-CHILD
1-800-422-2253
 
Name of Resource Location

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Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Moms on Call and Family Support Telephone Volunteers
Offering free and confidential telephone support
Call 631/422-2255

 

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Men and Postpartum Depression
Yes, men do get postpartum depression. It’s a fact that most people – and even many health professionals – don’t know. As a result, most men with postpartum depression suffer in isolation. With PostpartumMen, these dads are no longer alone.

Contact: Dr. Will Courtenay for appointment or phone consultation
Phone: 415/346-6719
http://www.postpartummen.com

Phone consultation, from any location Support Group also offered in San Francisco Bay Area, California

National phone support

San Francisco Bay Area, California

              
            

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Jessica Shapley, LMSW, CMT
Provides short term counseling for prenatal and postpartum women, parenting transitions and issues. New moms support group, sleep consultation, infant massage classes.
Contact at 212-781-6368
www.momsupport.org

Bronx

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Brooklyn PPD Support
Free Monthly Meetings
Brooklyn Resource Listing
Contact www.brooklynppdsupport.org
Chris Lindsay-Abaire  917-771-6359
Molly Peryer, MSW 917-549-6012

Brooklyn

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Elyse D. Weiner, MD, FAPM
Adult psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for pregnant and postpartum patients. Collaborates with other practitioners who are unable to prescribe.
Phone:  212-674-2447 

Brooklyn

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Susan Henderson, RP, LCSW/SAP
Psychotherapy counseling and consultations
Phone: 800-537-0634

Broome County

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Deborah E. Launt, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specializing in postpartum depression and also infertility Office in Vestal
Contact at (607) 624-2009  

Broome County

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Postpartum Depression PPD Support Group in Williamsville/Buffalo area
at Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital
Meets 2nd Thursdays of each month from 7 to 8pm
Contact Nancy Owen at 716/568-3628 or email nowen@kaleidahealth.org

Erie County

Williamsville/Buffalo, New York area

Bullet. Workshop/class: The Postpartum Period: Making Sense of Your Personal Experience offered by Jodi K. Hitchcock, MSW at The Care Connection in Amherst
To register:
http://careconnectiononline.com
or call 716-725-6370
Erie County/Buffalo
Bullet. Kira Bartlett, PsyD
Psychologist offering long and short term individual, dyadic and group psychotherapy for adults, especially parents and babies. Specializes in Women's Mental Health, especially pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders.
Offices in White Plains and Manhattan
To contact call 917/697-5153
www.kirabartlett.com
Manhattan

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Kathryn L. Bleiberg, PhD
Evaluation and treatment of depression during pregnancy and postpartum periods and following pregnancy loss. Provides consultation and short and long term psychotherapy with expertise in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
Contact at 212-746-5928 www.weillcornell.org/physician/klb2003/index.html

Manhattan

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Kelly Brogan, MD
Consultation psychiatry, Adult psychiatry including psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, women's reproductive psychiatry across the life cycle including mood and anxiety symptoms (PMDD, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause related illness.) and medical illness.
Contact at 646-706-7771

Manhattan

Bullet. Classic Touch Acupuncture
Karen Chase, BS, BPS, MSAC - Licensed Acupuncturist Specializing in acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum
Contact: 646-233-3016
Email: info@classictouchacupuncture.com
Website: http://www.acuheals.com
Offices in Bay Shore and Manhattan
Suffolk County, Long Island

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Sudhir Gadh, MD
Adult psychiatry providing medication management and therapy for mood disorders including perinatal mood disorders, depression, bipolar, anxiety, PTSD, panic and psychotic illnesses
Also speaks Hindi
Contact at 917-502-4529

Manhattan

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Susan Greenberg, LSCW
Psychotherapist, Adolescents and Adults. Offers a Support Group Maternal Matters and psychotherapy for women dealing with the stress and challenges associated with motherhood. Extensive background working with those with a mental illness or a family member.
Offices in Mount Kisco and Manhattan
Contact call (914) 837-0928
www.SusanGreenbergPsychotherapy.com

Manhattan

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Karen J. Greene, PhD
Clinical Psychologist specializing in postpartum illnesses and trauma. Providing individual, family and group therapy.
Contact at (212) 781-3967

Manhattan (Upper Westside)

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Marjorie Hornik
LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in perinatal issues including postpartum depression, infertility and perinatal bereavement. Individual, couples and family therapy.
Contact at 212-222-8990
www.marjoriehornik.com

Manhattan (Upper Westside)

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Shari I. Lusskin, MD
Director of Reproductive Psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology NYU School of Medicine Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Website: www.drsharilusskin.com
Email: shari.lusskin@med.nyu.edu
Tel: 212-779-3660
Office: 161 Madison Avenue, Suite 10NW, New York, NY 10016

Manhattan

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Karin Miller, MD
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for women and their families during fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy losses, perimenopause/menopausal and women's sexual problems. Psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. Complementary nutrition and herbal approaches. Contact at 212-876-3736

Manhattan

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Charlotte Murphy, MD
Psychiatric services including psychiatric examinations, medication management and therapy. Specializes in reproductive psychiatry and women's mental health. Contact at 212-679-4283
www.drcharlottemurphy.com
Hables Espanol

Manhattan

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Postpartum Depression Support
Contact: Nell Gibbon, LMSW at 917-676-9254
www.mimivillage.com

Manhattan

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Payne Whitney Women's Program
Counseling and Medication Management - Related to pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, pregnancy loss, infertility, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, menopause, and other issues.

Location: New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Dr. Margaret Altemus, Dr. Catherine Birndorf, Supervising Psychiatrists
Contact: 212/746-5928
www.pwwp.org

Manhattan (Upper East)

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PPD Support Group
Contact Anne Smith at 212-289-7335 or email mumpers1@aol.com

Manhattan (Upper East)

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Jessica Shapley, LMSW, CMT
Provides short term counseling for prenatal and postpartum women, parenting transitions and issues. New moms support group, sleep consultation, infant massage classes.
Contact at 212-781-6368
www.momsupport.org

Manhattan

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Elyse D. Weiner, MD, FAPM
Adult psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for pregnant and postpartum patients. Collaborates with other practitioners who are unable to prescribe.
Phone:  212-674-2447 

Manhattan

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Women's Program in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University

Margaret G. Spinelli, MD, Director
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia University Medical Center Neurological Institute
710 West 168th Street 12th Floor
Psychiatry Specialty Clinics
New York, NY 10032
Contact: 212-305-6001
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/pi/cs/women.html

Also NIMH funded study - Treating Pregnancy Depression with Interpersonal Psychotherapy
For more information call the Maternal Mental Health Program 212-543-5519

Manhattan

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Rochester PPD Support Group and Perinatal Depression Warmline
Contact Lynne Goodman and Barbara Klumpp, CSW-R Group sponsored by Women Gynecology and Childbirth Associates
Call and leave a message 585-234-0054

Monroe County

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Social Worker specializing in Women's Health issues - perinatal bereavement, infertility and postpartum depression.
Also speaks Hebrew
Office in Hicksville
To contact call 516/356-7109
Nassau County, Long Island
Bullet. Circle of Caring Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression Support Groups available at the Mothers' Centers.
Contact Nicole Piervencenti at
631-218-1552
Nassau County, Long Island

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Eva Gerber, MS, MSW, LCSW
Individual and Family Psychotherapy Specialty in maternal depression including depression/anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum also marital and health issues, including infertility Also speaks Yiddish and knowledge of Spanish
Contact at 516-626-0299

Nassau County, Long Island

Bullet. Judy Greenberger, RN, MSN, LMFT, LCCE, FAACE Individual and Couples Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Trauma, Issues around the childbearing years, grief and loss. Support groups. Office in Merrick
Contact at 516-623-3023
Nassau County, Long Island
Bullet. Priska Imberti, LCSW
Clinical Director of Crecer, Inc. a Psychotherapy Center providing comprehensive psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, children and the community. Bilingual Spanish/English Services Bilingus en Espanol e Ingles Offices in Freeport and Woodside
Contact 516-623-2162
http://www.crecerinc.com
Nassau County, Long Island
Bullet. Cheryl Zauderer, PhD, CNM, NPP
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry specializing in Perinatal Mood Disorders and Women's Health (including bereament, menopause) Medication management, therapy, holistic and natural health. Office in Garden City
Contact at 631-418-4038
Nassau County, Long Island
Bullet. First Connections Matter a program through Nassau County, New York Adelphi University's Institute for Parenting - Services to mothers with postpartum depression, anxiety or new parenting challenges.

Staff consists of parent educators, social workers and other clinical professionals with specialized training in maternal/infant/ toddler/parent mental health. Also an intensive training site for graduate students and professionals in the human service field.

Fees for clinical services on a sliding scale and affordable.

To contact call (516) 237-8531. Located on the Adelphi University Garden City campus.

Nassau County, Long Island

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Nassau County Department of Health, Community Health Worker Program - Free and confidential - Home Visiting and Case Management Services for pregnant and parenting teens and women
For women in the Village of Hempstead and the Community of Roosevelt
Staff speaks: English and Espanol
Contact: 516-572-0934

Nassau County, Long Island

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The Mark's Family Right from the Start 0-3+ Center
Diane Goldberg Maternal Depression Treatment Program (including medication management, therapy and postpartum depression support group) 516-626-1971

Nassau County, Long Island

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An Angel's Embrace Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression Support Group
A Baby Care Group also available
Contact Vanessa Barisano, RN at 516-697-1682

Nassau County, Long Island

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Postpartum Depression Support Group in Syracuse
Contact Chris Kowaleski, RN
315-546-5075

Onondaga County, Syracuse

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Barbra Williams Cosentino, LCSW, RN
Social worker, pediatric nurse and parent educator providing psychotherapy for pregnant and postpartum women and moms struggling with depression, anxiety or adjustment to parenthood. Additional interest and expertise in infant development, parenting a high needs child and couples counseling. Office in Forest Hills, Queens.
Call 718-459-1318 or email Nsesocwker@aol.com

Queens, New York

  Priska Imberti, LCSW
Clinical Director of Crecer, Inc. a Psychotherapy Center providing comprehensive psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, children and the community. Bilingual Spanish/English Services Bilingus en Espanol e Ingles Offices in Freeport and Woodside
Contact 347-642-4086
http:// www.crecerinc.com
Queens, New York

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Postpartum Depression - PPD Support Groupon Staten Island
Richmond University Medical Center Staten Island
Call 718-818-2032

Richmond County - Staten Island

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Outpatient Mental Health Services also a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island
Call anytime 718-818-6132

Richmond County - Staten Island

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Individual, Couples and Family Counseling
Including Perinatal Mood Disorders and Adjustment to Parenthood
Call Terry Baver, PhD at 718-273-7579

Richmond County - Staten Island

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Counseling/PPD Group at One Roof Saratoga Springs
Contact Harriet Rubenstein, LCSW at 518-857-9361 www.oneroofsaratoga.com

Saratoga County

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Michelle Button, LCSW -
Director and Founder, LCSW Counseling and Psychotherapy Providing individual and couples counseling. Specializing in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders, infertility and reproductive health issues.

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Support Group Other Support groups: Pregnancy, New Mothers, Breastfeeding Support, Perinatal Loss and Grief
Contact: 631-265-3133
info@lcswcounseling.com
www.lcswcounseling.com
www.maternalwellness.net

Suffolk County, Long Island

Bullet. Circle of Caring Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression Support Groups available at the Mothers' Centers.
Contact Nicole Piervencenti at
631-218-1552
Suffolk County, Long Island
Bullet. Classic Touch Acupuncture
Karen Chase, BS, BPS, MSAC - Licensed Acupuncturist Specializing in acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum
Contact: 646-233-3016
Email: info@classictouchacupuncture.com
Website: http://www.acuheals.com
Offices in Bay Shore and Manhattan
Suffolk County, Long Island

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Elyse Everett, LCSW
Social worker specializing in mental health treatment related to childbirth, adoption or postpartum depression. Individual,couples and children's counseling. In East Setauket

Contact at 631-793-0870 elyse@thepostpartumhighway.com
www.thepostpartumhighway.com

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Mentoring Mom's Group

Postpartum & Perinatal Support Group in the Smithtown/St. James area
Facilitated by: Laura Bonsera, LCSW-R
Specializing in Postpartum Depression & Perinatal Mood Disorders

To register and for more information call 631-334-8410

See brochure See flyer for more information

Suffolk County, Long Island
Smithtown/St. James

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Suffolk Perinatal Coalition
Free and confidential information and referral, Case Management, Mentoring Mothers Program, The Baby's Dresser. Sponsors the Healthy Start Consortium and the Perinatal Mood Disorders Task Force.

Contact at 631-475-5400
www.scpc.net

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Mothers' Circle of Hope Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression Support Group offered by St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center Smithtown, New York
No fee

If interested or to find out more information
Phone: 631-862-3330
Email:   postpartumsupport@chsli.org

 

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Suffolk County Department of Health Services Community Health Worker Program Free and confidential - Home Visiting and Case Management Services for high risk pregnant and parenting teens and women.

For women in Amityville, Brentwood, Central Islip, Copiague and Wyandanch

Staff speaks: English, Spanish, French, Creole and Tagalog-Pilipino

Contact: Ellen Roisman at 631-854-4023

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Laura Ellick, PhD
Therapy and Postpartum Depression Support
516-635-6186
Hablas Espanol

Suffolk County, Kings Park

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Laura Bonsera, LCSW-R
LCSW Psychotherapy and Counseling Specializing in Postpartum Depression Also Psychoeducational group to learn more
Is this more than the blues?

Available the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 3pm, $20
Call for information, to confirm your reservation and to get directions
631/334-8410
http://www.lipostpartum.com/index.php

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Irene Margolis, RN, LCSW-R
Social Worker specializing in Perinatal Anxiety & Depression, OCD, personality disorders, marital/relationship issues and bereavement Basic Spanish Office in Coram
Contact at 631/331-9688

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Helen G. Meyers, Ph.D
Psychologist Specializing in Perinatal & Postpartum Depression, Other women's issues
Consultation & Psychotherapy
Individual therapy, couples & family treatment
Offices in West Islip and Huntington
Contact at 631/669-1146

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Leslie Parker, MS, MPP, ANP Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Therapy and Medication Managment
631/751-2892 in Port Jefferson

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Susan C. Sullivan, APRN, BC
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression, Perinatal Bereavement Therapy and Medication Mangement
631/351-8374 in Huntington

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Family Service League's Child and Parents
Together Program in Bay Shore (Town of Islip)
Free support groups for mothers and fathers.
Babies and children welcome.
Contact Mary Sidoti at 631/647-3120

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Couple CARE for Parents
Parenting & relationship enhancement for parents with newborns at Stony Brook University
Contact Rebecca Bonnano, LMSW
631/632-4677  (See flyer for details)

Suffolk County, Long Island

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Gail Zussman, LCSW-R, MSW
Individual, couples, families, adolescents, college students, Therapy and treatment for postpartum mood disorders, crisis, grief/loss, PTSD, anxiety/panic, parenting/family issues

Two locations: Trumansburg, NY and Ithaca, NY
To contact call 607/387-5925

Tompkins County

Bullet. Rebecca Abramson, PhD
Psychologist specializing in the treatment of pregnancy and postpartum depression. Also trauma. Provides individual psychotherapy and couples therapy.
Office in Elmsford
Contact call 914/592-2022
E-mail: Rebabramson@verizon.net
Westchester
Bullet. Kira Bartlett, PsyD
Psychologist offering long and short term individual, dyadic and group psychotherapy for adults, especially parents and babies. Specializes in Women's Mental Health, especially pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders.
Offices in White Plains and Manhattan
To contact call 917/697-5153
www.kirabartlett.com
Westchester

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Susan Greenberg, LSCW
Psychotherapist, Adolescents and Adults. Offers a Support Group Maternal Matters and psychotherapy for women dealing with the stress and challenges associated with motherhood. Extensive background working with those with a mental illness or a family member.
Offices in Mount Kisco and Manhattan
Contact call 914/837-0928
www.SusanGreenbergPsychotherapy.com

Westchester

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Free Telephone Educational Session offered by Postpartum Support International at http://www.postpartum.net

 

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Postpartum Support International New York State Coordinators

New York
 
Note: The Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Inc. is committed to helping women and families find the help they need for perinatal mood disorders in New York State. We do not endorse any particular healthcare and mental health professionals, support groups, support services or products listed in our Resource Directory. Our intention is to share with you resources, that have self-identified to their interest and experience with treating perinatal mood disorders and for you to consult with your healthcare professionals in researching and seeing what is most appropriate for you.


 

 

   

In New York State please email us or call
(631) 422-2255

For help outside of New York State and the United States,
please contact the PSI Social Support Network.

The information on this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical
or psychological condition. Please consult your doctor for individual advice
regarding your own situation.

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