Education

The Parent and Family Wellness Center serves individuals, couples, and families in Colorado across the reproductive health spectrum, into early family life. We have specialized training in perinatal and infant mental health. 


 

Local Resources


WEB & PHONE-BASED COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Postpartum Support International
A self-help support network, including weekly chats for moms and dads struggling with postpartum depression, a research guide, and an international bibliography

The Postpartum Stress Line
(888) 678-2669. A mom-run volunteer support line for women struggling with postpartum depression.

Postpartum Dads Support
Online support for dads struggling after the birth of a baby.

 

PREGNANCY AND PERINATAL LOSS

Avista Hospital Healing Hearts Support Group
Free support for miscarriage, stillbirth, elective termination due to severe fetal complications, still birth, and SIDS.

Where: 100 Health Park Drive, Louisville, CO
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm
Facilitator: Kim Stover at 303-269-2068

Longmont United Hospital Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
Free support group for miscarriage, still birth, and SIDS.

Where: 1950 Mountain View Avenue, Longmont, CO
When: Last Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30pm
Facilitator: Sue Matthews at 303-485-4224


Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders

Moms struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety who seek out help early, and follow treatment recommendations by trained professionals, get well.


Couples & Relationships

Growing a family can lead to upheaval in many important relationships, however with appropriate assistance and support, intimate relationships can thrive even in the face of stress.


Fertility & Assisted Reproduction

When struggling with infertility it can feel as though no one shares your experience, so receiving support through therapy can make a big difference.


Adoption & Third Party Reproduction (TPR)

Adoption and TPR are not one-time events, they are lifelong processes that deserve to be honored in an inclusive and supportive environment.


For dads

Therapy can help dads to strategize around their own self-care needs while also supporting those of his partner.


Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion+

This topic is so much more than one resource section on a webpage, and we hope that we’ve woven these values into all of the resources and language you see here. And if we haven’t – we want to hear from you about it!

 

Parenting

Parents need support, education, connection, and a safe place to process to make the transition to parenthood as smooth as possible.

 

Mind & Body Wellness

Dedicated resources that promote a more inclusive and compassionate approach to body image, eating habits, and mental health:

 

For Professionals

Postpartum Support International:

Resources and information for professionals/ training opportunities

Research on Medication Use During Lactation & Pregnancy: