Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color
The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color is a non-profit organization founded in 2017, focusing on perinatal mental health and support for providers and communities of color. It offers training, resources, and advocacy to bridge gaps in perinatal support services.
History
The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color was founded in 2017. In 2022, it became a program within Postpartum Support International (PSI). The organization aims to bridge the gap in perinatal support services for providers and communities of color, focusing on education, advocacy, and resource provision.
Services
The organization provides a range of services including training and webinars for professionals, educational materials, and discussion tools. It offers a PSI Membership with various benefits, a Provider Directory for local support, and a Peer Mentor Program for personalized assistance. Additionally, it hosts online support groups and provides screening recommendations for perinatal mental health.
Specialties
The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance specializes in perinatal mental health, pregnancy, postpartum care, and support for providers of color. It includes various professionals such as mental health providers, obstetricians, midwives, doulas, and lactation consultants in its focus. The organization also emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care.
Leadership
Andrea Clark Horton became the Director of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance in 2022. Under her leadership, the organization continues to expand its initiatives and resources aimed at supporting communities of color in perinatal mental health.
Community Engagement
The organization actively engages with the community through events such as Maternal Mental Health Month and Father's Mental Health Day. It also hosts The Climb, a fundraising and awareness event, and the Foro Mundial de Salud Mental Materna in 2024. These initiatives aim to raise awareness and support for perinatal mental health issues.