Resource Guide
WELCOME TO THE NEW YORK RESOURCE PAGE FOR PSI. We are glad you found us. This page lists the PSI Support Coordinators and other area resources such as groups, telephone support, and reliable services that are available for no charge. We also list local events, trainings, and volunteer opportunities.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PSI COORDINATOR: PSI Coordinators are volunteers who offer caring and informed support and resources to moms and their families. They also provide information and resources for area providers who are caring for pregnant and postpartum families. Please don’t hesitate to contact us; we want to hear from you.
See New York Events HERE
PSI SUPPORT COORDINATORS
New York State Co-Coordinator: Ann Smith, NP, CNM
NY City Metropolitan area
Telephone:
212-289-7335 land line
917-207-0254 cell
Please contact between hours of 8am and 10 pm
New York State Co-Coordinator: Postpartum Resource Center of NY
State-wide Toll Free Helpline (English and Spanish): 855-631-0001
or 631-422-2255
New York Co-Coordinator: Lauren Safran, LCSW
New York Co-Coordinator: Niki L.J. Dibble, MS
Telephone: 607-437-7275
New York Co-Coordinator: Kimmie Garner
Central New York
Telephone: 704-280-2770
New York State Co-Coordinator: Cheryl Zauderer, MS, RN, CNM
Long Island
Telephone: 631-418-4038
NEW YORK EMERGENCY RESOURCE GUIDE
In an emergency: PSI is a volunteer organization devoted to providing social support and resources to women and their families. We will return your call or email as quickly as we can, but we can not provide an immediate response in an emergency. If you do need immediate assistance, please use one of the following resources now:
EMERGENCY: 911
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
SUPPORT GROUPS
The following groups offer support at no charge for women who are at risk of or are experiencing distress such as isolation, depression, anxiety, fearful thoughts, insomnia, trauma, and other difficulties during pregnancy or postpartum. Support groups provide a safe and caring place for connection and recovery. Please call or email for more information.
Postpartum & Perinatal Support Group
Smithtown. /St. James
Starting Wednesday. Evening Aug. 12th (for 10 sessions)
For further information, & to register please call.
Facilitated by: Laura Bonsera, LCSW-R
Specializing in Postpartum Depression & Perinatal Mood Disorders
Child care will be provided with proir notice
Fee: none
Telephone: 631-334-8410
Mothers’ Circle of Hope- Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression Support Group
Smithtown, New York
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
Fee: none
Telephone: 631-862-3330
Is This More Than the Blues? Support Group
Long Island
Date: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Contact: Laura Losinger-Bonsera, LCSW
Telephone: 631-334-8410
Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Statewide, on-line Perinatal Mood Disorders Resource Directory
Moms on Call and Family Telephone Support
Training Institute including the Circle of Caring
PPD Support Group program
Fee: none
Telephone: 631.422.2255
Toll Free: 855-631-0001 Hablamos Espanol
NYC Postpartum Telephone Support
Manhattan - Upper East Side
Mondays 1-2:30 pm
Contact: Anne Smith CNM
Fee: none
Telephone: 212.289.7335
Brooklyn PPD Support Group
63 1st Pl. #3
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Contact: Molly Peryer Chris
For more information and updates, join the mailing list through their website.
(Calls returned within 48 hours)
Fee: none
Telephone: 917-771-6359
Williamsville Support Group
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
Williamsville, NY
Call for details & to register for group. Contact Nancy Owen
Fee: none
Telephone: 716.568.3628
Shades of Light Pregnancy and Postpartum Peer Support Group
Albany
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. First Wednesday of every month
Contact: Suzanne Nelson 518.955.6770
Troy
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Second Saturday of every month
Contact: Jennifer Fegan-Szalay 518-526-1917
Saratoga Springs
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Third Wednesday of every month
Contact: Suzanne Nelson 518.955.6770
Fees: None
Parenting, Pain and Pleasure Support Group
New York City
An on-going open group that is a confidential place where the challenges surrounding parenthood are explored. Moms with PPD are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Call 917-903-7462
Mother's Circle of Care Support Group
Manhasset, New York
The Mark's Family Right from the Start 0-3+ Center
Diane Goldberg Maternal Depression Treatment Program including
Mother's Circle of Care Support Group Program
Insurance Accepted
Sliding Scale Fee available
Contact Jodi Glasser, LCSW-R at 516-484-3174 ext 235
An Angel's Embrace
Nassau County, New York
Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression Support Group
Contact Vanessa Barisano, RN at 516-697-1682
Un Angel abrazo de embarazo y grupo de apoyo de depresión postparto
Llamas a Vanessa Barisano, RN 516-697-1682
Postpartum Depression Support Group
Syracuse, New York
Contact Chris Kowaleski, RN 315-546-5075
Zucker Hillside Hospital Perinatal Psychiatry Service - North Shore LIJ Health System
Glen Oaks, New York
Support Group Available
718-470-4666(4MOM)
Mothers' Circle of Hope Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Support Group
offered by Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New York
Free group - for women experiencing prenatal or postpartum depression, anxiety or
other perinatal mood disorders.
If interested or to find out more information
Phone: 631-376-4673(HOPE)
Keep Getting Better Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Support Group
On-going, bi-monthly group for women who have attended Circle of Hope, Circle of Caring or pregnancy and postpartum depression support group programs.
Presented by Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
For additional information, please call 631-376-4763(HOPE)
MAY 7, 2013
Building a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Safety Net for Spanish Speaking Families
TRAINING PROVIDED FOR HEALTH PROVIDERS AND PEER SUPPORTERS
Mercy Enrichment, Brentwood, New York
For additional information
or call 631-422-2255
MAY 14, 2013
In Celebration of
SUFFOLK COUNTY'S
PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH
The Long Island Doula Association in collaboration with the Postpartum Resource Center of New York and the Suffolk Perinatal Coalition's Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Task Force is offering
PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS WORKSHOP
(DONA ceu's provided. Lamaze will also accept DONA ceu's)
for more information contact
or call 631-574-2205
June 4, 2013
Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: More than
Just the Baby Blues
at the JCC in Manhattan. Panelists: Dr. Margaret
Spinelli, Sonia Murdock and some moms who have been there.
August 15, 2013
Save the Date - 3rd Annual Summer Gala to benefit the programs and services of the
Postpartum Resource Center of New York www.postpartumny.org
Please contact the PSI Office if you would like to list an event here.
UPDATES: If you are aware of a perinatal resource for families that is not listed here, if a current listing needs updating, or if you would like to apply to be listed here, please contact us.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: If you are interested in volunteering, please contact PSI Program Director Wendy Davis with any questions.
Resource Guide
WELCOME TO THE NEW YORK RESOURCE PAGE FOR PSI. We are glad you found us. This page lists the PSI Support Coordinators and other area resources such as groups, telephone support, and reliable services that are available for no charge. We also list local events, trainings, and volunteer opportunities.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PSI COORDINATOR: PSI Coordinators are volunteers who offer caring and informed support and resources to moms and their families. They also provide information and resources for area providers who are caring for pregnant and postpartum families. Please don’t hesitate to contact us; we want to hear from you.
See New York Events HERE
PSI SUPPORT COORDINATORS
New York State Co-Coordinator: Ann Smith, NP, CNM
NY City Metropolitan area
Telephone:
212-289-7335 land line
917-207-0254 cell
Please contact between hours of 8am and 10 pm
New York State Co-Coordinator: Postpartum Resource Center of NY
State-wide Toll Free Helpline (English and Spanish): 855-631-0001
or 631-422-2255
New York Co-Coordinator: Lauren Safran, LCSW
New York Co-Coordinator: Niki L.J. Dibble, MS
Telephone: 607-437-7275
New York Co-Coordinator: Kimmie Garner
Central New York
Telephone: 704-280-2770
New York State Co-Coordinator: Cheryl Zauderer, MS, RN, CNM
Long Island
Telephone: 631-418-4038
NEW YORK EMERGENCY RESOURCE GUIDE
In an emergency: PSI is a volunteer organization devoted to providing social support and resources to women and their families. We will return your call or email as quickly as we can, but we can not provide an immediate response in an emergency. If you do need immediate assistance, please use one of the following resources now:
EMERGENCY: 911
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
SUPPORT GROUPS
The following groups offer support at no charge for women who are at risk of or are experiencing distress such as isolation, depression, anxiety, fearful thoughts, insomnia, trauma, and other difficulties during pregnancy or postpartum. Support groups provide a safe and caring place for connection and recovery. Please call or email for more information.
Postpartum & Perinatal Support Group
Smithtown. /St. James
Starting Wednesday. Evening Aug. 12th (for 10 sessions)
For further information, & to register please call.
Facilitated by: Laura Bonsera, LCSW-R
Specializing in Postpartum Depression & Perinatal Mood Disorders
Child care will be provided with proir notice
Fee: none
Telephone: 631-334-8410
Mothers’ Circle of Hope- Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression Support Group
Smithtown, New York
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
Fee: none
Telephone: 631-862-3330
Is This More Than the Blues? Support Group
Long Island
Date: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Contact: Laura Losinger-Bonsera, LCSW
Telephone: 631-334-8410
Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Statewide, on-line Perinatal Mood Disorders Resource Directory
Moms on Call and Family Telephone Support
Training Institute including the Circle of Caring
PPD Support Group program
Fee: none
Telephone: 631.422.2255
Toll Free: 855-631-0001 Hablamos Espanol
NYC Postpartum Telephone Support
Manhattan - Upper East Side
Mondays 1-2:30 pm
Contact: Anne Smith CNM
Fee: none
Telephone: 212.289.7335
Brooklyn PPD Support Group
63 1st Pl. #3
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Contact: Molly Peryer Chris
For more information and updates, join the mailing list through their website.
(Calls returned within 48 hours)
Fee: none
Telephone: 917-771-6359
Williamsville Support Group
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
Williamsville, NY
Call for details & to register for group. Contact Nancy Owen
Fee: none
Telephone: 716.568.3628
Shades of Light Pregnancy and Postpartum Peer Support Group
Albany
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. First Wednesday of every month
Contact: Suzanne Nelson 518.955.6770
Troy
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Second Saturday of every month
Contact: Jennifer Fegan-Szalay 518-526-1917
Saratoga Springs
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Third Wednesday of every month
Contact: Suzanne Nelson 518.955.6770
Fees: None
Parenting, Pain and Pleasure Support Group
New York City
An on-going open group that is a confidential place where the challenges surrounding parenthood are explored. Moms with PPD are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Call 917-903-7462
Mother's Circle of Care Support Group
Manhasset, New York
The Mark's Family Right from the Start 0-3+ Center
Diane Goldberg Maternal Depression Treatment Program including
Mother's Circle of Care Support Group Program
Insurance Accepted
Sliding Scale Fee available
Contact Jodi Glasser, LCSW-R at 516-484-3174 ext 235
An Angel's Embrace
Nassau County, New York
Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression Support Group
Contact Vanessa Barisano, RN at 516-697-1682
Un Angel abrazo de embarazo y grupo de apoyo de depresión postparto
Llamas a Vanessa Barisano, RN 516-697-1682
Postpartum Depression Support Group
Syracuse, New York
Contact Chris Kowaleski, RN 315-546-5075
Zucker Hillside Hospital Perinatal Psychiatry Service - North Shore LIJ Health System
Glen Oaks, New York
Support Group Available
718-470-4666(4MOM)
Mothers' Circle of Hope Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Support Group
offered by Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New York
Free group - for women experiencing prenatal or postpartum depression, anxiety or
other perinatal mood disorders.
If interested or to find out more information
Phone: 631-376-4673(HOPE)
Keep Getting Better Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Support Group
On-going, bi-monthly group for women who have attended Circle of Hope, Circle of Caring or pregnancy and postpartum depression support group programs.
Presented by Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
For additional information, please call 631-376-4763(HOPE)
MAY 7, 2013
Building a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Safety Net for Spanish Speaking Families
TRAINING PROVIDED FOR HEALTH PROVIDERS AND PEER SUPPORTERS
Mercy Enrichment, Brentwood, New York
For additional information
or call 631-422-2255
MAY 14, 2013
In Celebration of
SUFFOLK COUNTY'S
PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH
The Long Island Doula Association in collaboration with the Postpartum Resource Center of New York and the Suffolk Perinatal Coalition's Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Task Force is offering
PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS WORKSHOP
(DONA ceu's provided. Lamaze will also accept DONA ceu's)
for more information contact
or call 631-574-2205
June 4, 2013
Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: More than
Just the Baby Blues
at the JCC in Manhattan. Panelists: Dr. Margaret
Spinelli, Sonia Murdock and some moms who have been there.
August 15, 2013
Save the Date - 3rd Annual Summer Gala to benefit the programs and services of the
Postpartum Resource Center of New York www.postpartumny.org
Please contact the PSI Office if you would like to list an event here.
UPDATES: If you are aware of a perinatal resource for families that is not listed here, if a current listing needs updating, or if you would like to apply to be listed here, please contact us.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: If you are interested in volunteering, please contact PSI Program Director Wendy Davis with any questions.