Perinatal Mental Health Coalition of Santa Cruz County
Perinatal Mental Health Coalition of Santa Cruz County
The Maternal Wellness Coalition of Santa Cruz consists of a group of programs, agencies, and organizations that volunteer to meet and collaborate on women’s issues, particularly maternal depression and anxiety. The MWC works to assist women seeking services and create a better system of care for the women and their children of Santa Cruz County.
Mother-to-Mother Community Support Groups & Other Resources
| Name | Website Information | Other Information |
| Growing up in Santa Cruz | https://growingupsc.com | Comprehensive Local Resources including prenatal/postpartum yoga, birth and postpartum doulas, counseling, holistic practitioners, etc. |
| Birth Network of Santa Cruz County | http://www.birthnet.org | Monthly calendar of family oriented events |
New Parent Support Groups
| Name | Location Information | Contact Information |
| Baby Talk: New Mom & Infant Sharing & Support Group | Watsonville Community Hospital, 2nd Floor
Wednesdays at 11 am-1pm |
831-768-6204 |
| New Parent Support Group – Newborn to 4 months | Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, Lactation Department
Tuesdays at 10-11:30 am |
831-477-2229 |
| New Parent Support Group – Babies 4 to 9 months | Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, Lactation Department
Thursdays at 10-11:30 am |
831-477-2229 |
| New Mom Support Group | Dominican Rehab Conference Rm. 610 Fredrick St.
Wednesdays at 11:30 am-1:30 pm |
831-462-7862 |
| Breastfeeding Support Group | Dominican Rehab 610 Frederick St
Wednesdays at 12:30 pm-1:30 pm |
831-462-7862 |
| Postpartum Health Circle | LUMA Yoga Center. 1010 CENTER STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
Thursday 1:30-3:00 pm |
831-325-2620 |
Postpartum Wellness Group
| Name | Location Information | Contact Information |
|
Salud para la Gente: Perinatal/Postpartum Wellness Support Group (Spanish group) Johanna Perez MSW/CPSP Team Lead |
204 East Beach St, Watsonville, Ca
Every Thursday, 10:30-12pm |
Salud Para La Gente Telephone: (831) 728-8250 x 3941
Requirements: Available to Salud patients. |
| Watsonville Hospital: Perinatal/Postpartum Wellness Support Group (Spanish group)
Kathryne Rockwood RN IBCLC |
Watsonville Hospital 2nd floor lactation room, 75 Nielson St. Watsonville, Ca
Every Wednesday, 11-1pm |
831-768-6204 |
|
Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center |
2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Mondays 10-11:30 am |
Maggie Muir, LMFT 831-239-1901
Genine Leighton, LMF 831-331-4498 |
Nearby Perinatal Psychiatric Program
| Name | Location Information | Contact Information |
| El Camino Maternal Outreach Mood Services (MOMS)
Prenatal and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Treatment Program |
2660 Grant Rd. Suite D, Mountain View Ca
|
Call 650-988-7841 or 866-789-6089 (toll free)
https://www.elcaminohealth.org/services/mother-baby-health |
Events
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