Are you planning a training, conference or have a support group in Maryland? Please let us know at info@mhamd.org. We’ll list your event here.

Support Groups:

Anne Arundel Medical Center

First Wednesday of every month

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Third Friday of every month

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Call:  ASKAAMC at 443-481-4000, 443-481-6130, atiedke@aahs.org

Sinai Hospital

Second Thursday of the month

Call:  Lisa Kelly, 410-601-9057

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

1st and 3rd Monday

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Call: 443-849-6262, and leave a message for Dee Dee Frank

International Cesarean Awareness Network

For mothers who are depressed, in part, by their birth experience

Contact:  Barbara Stratton, 410-483-3202

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, Baltimore County

1st and 3rd Monday

6:30 pm. – 8:00 p.m.

Essex Library Meeting Room

Contact:  Sabitri Lisa Morris, 410-391-0770, Sabitrimorr@aol.com

Become a support group leader:

DRADA (Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association) offers a Group Leader Training program for leaders of all types of support groups, including postpartum depression, and conducts support groups.
Call: 703-610-9026

Need somebody to talk to?  Call the Postpartum Depression Helpline,

available 24/7, 1-800-PPD-MOMS (1-800-773-6667).

Myth: Age, education, culture and socioeconomic status determine a woman’s chances of perinatal depression. Fact: Perinatal depression and anxiety can occur during pregnancy and up to the first year after the birth or adoption of a baby. It can happen to ANY WOMAN!

Mental Health Association of Maryland      National Institute of Mental Health     SaferMaternity.org      Postpartum Support International      Department of Health & Mental Hygiene,      Maternal & Child Health Bureau

About the campaign:  Healthy New Moms: Maryland's Campaign to End Depression During and After Pregnancy is a public information and provider education campaign to promote mental and physical wellness in new mothers and their families.