WNY Postpartum Connection, Inc.
A directory of mental health and support services for pregnant and postpartum families
Support Groups
This listing includes peer and professionally led groups for moms and families. Unless otherwise stated, babies in arms are always welcome.
DUE TO COVID SOME GROUPS HAVE PAUSED OR CHANGED THEIR FORMAT - PLEASE CONTACT INDIVIDUAL GROUPS FOR MORE INFORMATION
Support Groups - Pregnancy and Postpartum
CLICK HERE for more virtual support groups
DUE TO COVID SOME GROUPS HAVE PAUSED OR CHANGED THEIR FORMAT - PLEASE CONTACT INDIVIDUAL GROUPS FOR MORE INFORMATION
The Bloom Foundation Mom Support Group: Free online Peer led postpartum support group.
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
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
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
NICU Support Group at Sisters Hospital
Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month in the NICU Family Room - take B elevators to 2nd floor. Contact Meghan Groat 716-207-3606
NICU Family Support at Oishei Children's Hospital
For families of babies currently in the NICU. Meets 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Contact the OCH Social Work Department at 716-323-2505
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 Support Group at Cary House Buffalo
460 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
Meets every Monday from 10am-12-pm. Come and join our postpartum doula, Kim, for coffee and conversation. Bring your questions, find support through the challenges of parenting in the first year We welcome babies and siblings. RSVP Please: buffalobirthandbaby.com/postpartum-support-group
Pregnant Moms Support Group - Uncertain Times COVID 19 with Dr. Davina Moss-King of Positive Direction & Associates, Buffalo, NY. Various times. Free to attend. Register Here
Southtowns Postpartum Wellness
(Currently inactive due to COVID)
The Southtowns Postpartum Wellness group is an opportunity to meet with other postpartum or pregnant moms navigating the challenges of motherhood and beyond. This is a FREE monthly support group open to any mothers looking to connect, get information, get support.
Facilitated by clinical social workers. Babies in arms welcome. Held the fourth Sunday of each month, but dates are sometimes subject to change. Held at The Wellness Spot in Orchard Park. Information updated on our Facebook page: facebook.com/momenoughop
RSVP Please: Contact Julie at rosinski.counseling@gmail.com or at 716-253-4728
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
Support Groups - Bereavement and Support Following a Loss
CLICK HERE for more virtual support groups
DUE TO COVID SOME GROUPS HAVE PAUSED OR CHANGED THEIR FORMAT - PLEASE CONTACT INDIVIDUAL GROUPS FOR MORE INFORMATION
WNY Perinatal Bereavement Network:
“Tiniest Angels” Bereavement Support Groups are geared toward men, women, grandparents and families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or early infant death.
There is absolutely no fee to take part in these support groups. Prior registration is required for attendance. Please call the office at (716) 626-6363
or RSVP to Tara Petty at tara@wnypbn.org
Currently groups are virtual.
Peer Support Group:
The 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00a.m.
M. Steven Piver Center for Women's Health at Sister's Hospital:
Footprints on the Heart - for any parents who have experienced the loss of a baby. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm
M. Steven Piver Center for Women's Health at Sister's Hospital 2121 Main Street Suite 100 Buffalo NY 14214
For questions or to register, call Amy Creamer, LMHC at 716-862-1678 or email Amy at acreamer@chsbuffalo.org
Sister's Perinatal Bereavement Group - Footprints on the Heart, now offering a virtual support group. Call Amy Creamer for details at 716-346-1013
Return to Zero: HOPE free (or donation if you can) Growth and Healing after Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Support Groups - Fertility Issues
Mindfully Fertile Infertility Support Group
CNY Fertility, 224 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14610
Cost: FREE to Fertility Clients. Pre-registration recommended at (585) 244-1280 ext. 2
Time: alternating Wednesdays 6-730pm and Thursdays 5-630pm (ask the front desk for specific dates)
Sarah Lamb, LMHC, Quantum Leap Therapy in Rochester: Offering weekly infertility support group via Zoom every Thursday from 530-630pm. Donation-based and open to anyone experiencing infertility issues.
Register here.