Together, Advancing Access to Perinatal Mental Health
Are you a new mom looking for emotional support or information?
Call the Postpartum Warmline: (831) 783-5933
Learn more about support groups at ParentingConnectionMC.org.
Share flyers for the warmline, in English and Spanish.
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Raising Awareness for Maternal Mental Health Awareness April 27 - May 12 |
April Diaper Drive
Drop off diaper donations at Parenting Connection in Salinas. Details here.
Join a Community Event
April 27 - Maternal Wellness & Family Fun (Monterey)
April 30 - Board of Supervisors Proclamation
April 30 - Toy & Clothing Exchange (Salinas)
April 30 - Salinas Community Walk
May 1 - Film Screening & Panel (Salinas)
May 2 - Castroville Community Walk
May 4 - Birth & Family Fair (Salinas)
May 8 - Greenfield Community Walk (TBD)
TBD - CA Assembly Proclamation
Click here for a flyer with all events!
Helpful talking points or Maternal Mental Health Week
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Thank you to our sponsors and coordinators:
Central Coast Alliance for Health (CCAH)
Birth Network of Monterey County
Bright Beginnings
Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula
County of Monterey Behavioral Health
County of Monterey Public Health Bureau
CSUMB Personal Growth and Counseling Center
Las Mamas de Salinas Abogan
Parenting Connection Monterey County (PCMC)
The Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force (MMHTF) is powered by the Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Development Initiative. Chaired by Monterey County Behavioral Health and Raices y Carino, the Task Force brings together advocates and practitioners to expand access to and improve treatment and support for mental health during pregnancy and post birth. Our goal is to advance racial equity in health outcomes, and ensure all birthing people and their families have what they need to thrive during and after pregnancy.
Local Resources from the Task Force
- Maternal Mental Health Resource Posters: hang where families can see it!
- Click here for flyer in English
- Click here for flyer in Spanish
- MMH Webinar Series: A free, self-paced, webinar series consisting of three sessions (2 hours each) with a supplemental workbook.
- Maternal Mental Health MediCal Triage Tool for service providers
- Profile of Maternal Mental Health Data 2022 (Monterey County and California) [English only]
- Sign up for the monthly newsletter full of resources here.
External Resources
- Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
- National Child & Maternal Health Education Program - Moms’ Mental Health Matters
- Postpartum Support International
- California Health Care Foundation - Improving Maternal Mental Health Care