WNY Postpartum Connection, Inc.
A directory of mental health and support services for pregnant and postpartum families
Postpartum Support Groups
Due to the pandemic some groups have changed their format. Please contact individual groups for more details.
Apoyo Perinatal (Spanish Speaking Support Group) - Postpartum Support International
Grupo de Apoyo Perinatal
Cada Martes
2:00pm Este / 1:00pm Central / 12:00pm Montaña / 11:00am Pacífico / 10:00am Alaska / 9:00 am Hawaii
Nuestros grupos en el internet están aquí para ayudarle a conectar con otros padres y familias, hablar sobre sus experiencias, aprender herramientas y recursos útiles de cuidado personal y emocional. Ya sea que estén pasando por estrés, adaptándose a la crianza de sus hijos, están sintiendo depresión o ansiedad durante el embarazo o posparto, nuestros grupos están aquí para ayudarles.
Los grupos son dirigidos por líderes de grupo con experiencia y que entienden las dificultades emocionales de nuevos padres.
Los invitamos a unirse a la reunión por Zoom. Inscríbase a la fecha y horario que más le convenga
Después de la inscripción, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información para unirse a la reunión.
Birth Moms Support Group- Postpartum Support International
1st Monday of every month at 1pm ET/ 10am PST
Our online Birth Mom Support Group provides connection for birth moms/first moms who place a baby for adoption. This group is intended for women who are considering adoption, have placed a child or have had a child placed for adoption. Whether your child was born recently or years ago you are welcome to join us for peer support. Register here.
The Bloom Foundation Mom Support Group: Free online Peer led postpartum support group.
Blossoming After Baby
A 6 week, virtual, psychoeducational group open to anyone in New York State who has given birth in the last 12 months. Many insurances are accepted or cash fee is $25/session. Contact danielle@shurmatzcounseling.com to sign up.
Desi Chaat - A Support Group for South Asian Moms - Postpartum Support International
Every Monday at 4 ET/1 PT
Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources in a culturally sensitive and safe space with other South Asian mamas. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our group is here for you. Register here.
Emily Griffin, LCSW - Online groups for expecting and new moms, and for toddlers through early school age. (this group is "Pay what you can") Contact Emily directly for details: emilygriffinlcsw@gmail.com
Jewish Mother's Circle
Contact Lisa Balderman, LCSW-R for more information. Held on Sundays at 4pm at The Wellness Connection located at 4476 Main Street Suite 208, Amherst NY 14226
Please call or email Lisa to register: 716-998-1221 or LBaldermanLCSWR@gmail.com.
Mamas Rising: A Motherhood Support Group
Nicole Brown, LCSW leads Mamas Rising for mothers of new babies to come together in a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental environment where we will discuss our challenges, celebrate our successes, and learn new skills to more effectively cope with life as a mom and all that it entails! Pre-crawling babies are welcome!
$200 per 6 week session
Thursdays 10:00-11:30AM
1416 Sweet Home Road, Suite 3
Contact Nicole to register
nicole.brown@explorewhatsnext.com or 917-674-6742
Military Moms - Postpartum Support International
Every Wednesday 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
Our online groups are here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, Baby Blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you. Military spouses, active duty personnel and veteran moms are welcome to attend. Our trained facilitators are military spouses and understand the unique stress of the military family life. Please let us know if you have any questions, and join us this week for a supportive and informative group. Register here.
Millard Fillmore Suburban - currently offering virtual support group for local moms experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety. Call Nancy Owen for details at 716-568-3628
Mindful Mamas
Come as you are and leave feeling renewed.
Mindfulness: within a meditation based focus you will work towards bringing your attention to the present moment while engaging in non-judgmental, strength based and affirming thoughts.
Mindfulness will help you to release any negative associations that you have with motherhood and any judgments that you have either placed on yourself or negative labels you have retained from others.
• Meditations will be facilitated and guided by a licensed mental health counselor. Resources for application in your day-to-day life will be provided.
• This is an open group.
• Each group is $12 per person. -please purchase a ticket prior using the link posted in the event details.
• Adults only, due to the nature of the group.
• When: last Sunday of each month at 11:30am-12:30pm.
• Where: 300 Center Rd. West Seneca NY 14224
• PLEASE RSVP: Catherine Broom, LMHC
716-725-9717 call/text
Mindful Pregnancy and Postpartum Chat with Yoga Parkside, Buffalo. Click here to learn more and register.
Mom’s Morning Out at Care Connection
Meetings are held 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:30am. Bring your baby and join in on discussion, ask questions, meet some new moms just like you! Light refreshments will be served! Facilitated by a lactation consultant
For more info call 725-6370.
MomsWell Free Virtual Support groups for Expecting and New Mothers
Open Circle - Mother to Mother Postpartum Support
Held the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm.
Postpartum support for new mothers and pregnant mothers. Come together with other moms to build each other up and be supported. Toddlers welcome.
Meets at Buffalo Midwifery Services, 289 Summer Street, Buffalo, NY 14222
Hosted by Ebb and Flow Birth and Wellness. Contact Deidre Medina for more information: 716-292-6113
Parenting Village - Rochester
Out of the Blue Support Circle for Pregnant and Postpartum Moms
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 12:30pm-1:30pm
Irondequoit Public Library
1290 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617
Stay up to day on location and cancellations here: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingVillageRochester/
Postpartum Depression Support Group - Mom’s T.E.A.R.S. (Treatment, Education, Advocacy, Resources,Support) at Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month from 7pm to 8pm.
Facilitated by Nancy Owen, RN, BSN
Contact Nancy Owen 716-568-3628 or nowen@kaleidahealth.org
Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Support Group- Batavia
Meeting every 1st Wednesday of the month at Healthy Living from 6-7pm
164 Washington Avenue, Batavia, NY
For more information call Jay at 585-344-5383
Postpartum Support Group during COVID-19 (Virtual)
Meeting every other Thursday at 5:30pm EST via Zoom
For more information contact Rhiannon at (315)243-7094 or doularhi@gmail.com
Postpartum Support International Online Support Groups offering a variety of support groups online
Postpartum Psychosis - Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries.
After a PPP survivor’s symptoms have been stabilized, peer support can be an important tool for recovery. Because PPP occurs less often than other perinatal mood disorders, survivors can go their whole lives without meeting another PPP survivor.
In response, PSI has created an online peer-to-peer support group for PPP survivors. This group is intended for those who are in recovery (no longer experiencing psychosis). Whether your PPP experience was relatively recent or years ago, you are welcome to attend our free, online peer-to-peer support group.
Queer and Trans Parent Support Group - Postpartum Support International
Every Wednesday at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT
PSI’s Queer & Trans Parent Support Group is FREE and open to all members of the queer community who are expecting, adopting, and/or parenting babies up to 2 years. This group is intended for gestational, non-gestational and adoptive parents. Register here.
Rachael Smith, PhD - Process and Support Group
Six 60-minute Saturday sessions from 10-11:00 am, starting January 8, 2022
Cost: $120
Location: 450 Central Suite 201, Lancaster, NY 14086
Contact Dr. Smith at 716-253-1942
(participants are also asked to purchase the book "Mom Brain" by Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco
VBAC Support Group with Christina Shaw & Kathy Brown
March 21, 10a-noon
May 16, 10a-noon
July 18, 10a-noon
Join one of our VBAC clients for a peer-to-peer support group to share with others who have experienced a cesarean and/or vaginal birth after cesarean. This group is open to those who have had a cesarean as well as those who have experienced a VBAC already, as well as those who are pregnant, thinking about pregnancy, or not thinking about pregnancy at all and just wanting to share their experience with others.
Complimentary, please register so that we have enough refreshments.
Fika Wellness and Midwifery fikamidwifery.com
Women of Color with Postpartum Depression
*Currrently Meeting Virtually*
Meets at Sisters of Charity Hospital 5th Floor boardroom
2157 Main Street, Buffalo 14214
Contact Adrianne at 716-800-1397 or via email at support@info-wocppd.org