Resource Guide

WELCOME TO THE MARYLAND RESOURCE PAGE FOR PSI. We are glad you found us. This page lists the PSI 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 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. You will see the term “perinatal” in these pages. We use perinatal to mean the time during pregnancy, birth, and through the first year postpartum.

PSI SUPPORT COORDINATORS

Martha Ogburn
Eastern Shore
410-831-3543
ogburn@hughes.net

Lauren Hatch Pokhrel
Eastern Shore
443-466-0628 TEXT OR CALL
Lhatchpokhrelwriter@gmail.com

Joy Twesigye
Baltimore
202-643-4569
joytwesigye@gmail.com

Jenifer LaNore
Baltimore City/Baltimore County
410-657-5183‬ TEXT OR CALL
jeniferpsimaryland@gmail.com

Jennifer Riley
Howard, Baltimore, Baltimore City, and Anne Arundel Counties
724-991-2253 TEXT OR CALL
Rileyjennifer1023@yahoo.com

Dena Barnwell
Hartford, Carroll & Howard Counties
443-961-4665 TEXT OR CALL
Jenn Davis
Montgomery & Prince George Counties
240-447-2807 TEXT OR CALL

Tiffaney Mills
Montgomery & Frederick Counties
301-241-7444 TEXT OR CALL
tiffaneypsi@gmail.com

Maria Wardlow
Montgomery & Frederick Counties
240-424-0611 TEXT OR CALL
maria.psicoordinator@yahoo.com

Brianne Bearese
Western MD: Garrett, Allegany & Washington Counties
240-347-2092 TEXT OR CALL
TeslaBear926@gmail.com
Jessica Katznelson
919-593-2636 TEXT OR CALL
jkatznelson@gmail.com

MARYLAND 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)

 MARYLAND 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 Depression & Anxiety Support Group
7:30 Every Monday evening. email rileyjennifer1023@yahoo.com for the Zoom link.

Postpartum Support Group
When : 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8pm
Where : Kimmotion Pilates, 1119 Route 3 North #201, Gambrills, MD 21054
A support group for moms who are feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed. A judgment free safe space to come and talk or listen. Lap babies are welcome, masks and social distancing are encouraged.
Contact: April Rowe
Annearundelpostpartum@gmail.con
(443) 351-8136

Embrace
Run by Iwona Gerner of the Journey Counselling in Frederick MD.
Meet the first Saturday of the month at 9:45-11:15am.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/iwona-gerner-frederick-md/280826

Carroll Hospital Support Group
Postpartum Support group-support for moms during pregnancy and the first year after birth
Fourth Thursday of each month
(except November, held third Thursday)
1 – 2 p.m.
Free
Carroll Hospital
Tevis Center for Wellness
East Pavilion • 291 Stoner Avenue • Westminster
No registration is required
Walk ins are welcome.
For more information call 410-871-7403 or visit CarrollHopstialCenter.org

Annapolis
When- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 9:30-11:00 am – except holidays
Where- Heritage Baptist Church-1740 Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21403
What to expect- Meetings are casual and small in size.  We introduce ourselves and, if comfortable, share stories.  This is a safe place to discuss motherhood, relationships, and the struggles that new moms face.  The focus of the group is on acceptance, recovering and starting/maintaining good self care habits.
Important Information- This is a peer group lead by a recovered mother who has received social support group training.  The facilitator is not a counselor or a therapist.  Babies in arms welcome.  Let us know if you need childcare for older kids.  This is a free group.
Come as you are, when you can, as long as you can.
Contact Amanda at women@heritagebaptistannapolis.org for more information.

New Mothers Postpartum Support Group
Olney, MD
Ever wonder if you are the only one feeling stressed and alone
now that a baby has joined your family? Wasn’t it supposed to
be easier? If you are finding yourself feeling sad, anxious,
angry or irritable, group support can help! Our group is led by 2
therapists who specialize in the postpartum period. Our group is free, drop in and
babies are welcome.
Every second and fourth Monday Morning
10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832
Contact: Anne M. Waller, LCSW-C
Telephone: 410-718-2229
Email: info@postpartumfamilyservices.com
Website: http://postpartumfamilyservices.com/
Contact: Gina Keefe, APRN-PMH
Telephone:301-466-9457
ginakeefe@comcast.net

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
Montgomery County
A program of the Child Center and Adult Services, Inc. provides free home-based mental health therapy for uninsured and Medicaid Montgomery County residents with prenatal and postpartum depression.
For more information call Nancy Ebb
Telephone: 301-978-9750

Sinai Hospital PP Support Group – Drop In
Baltimore
Time: Wednesday’s from 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Location:
Ambulatory Outpatient Psychiatry Building at Sinai Hospital
2440 Cylburn Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
side entrance, 1st floor, ring bell for “Population Health”
Babies are Welcome!
Contact: Shelly Bray, LCSW-C
Telephone: 410-601-7832
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Blue is Not Just a Color
Towson
GBMC Hospital
Tuesdays at 3:00PM to 4:30PM
Thursday at 1o:00AM to 11:30AM
Parent Connection (New space) Mangione Family Center
When entering GBMC, take your first left and the second entrance on the right is OB Admitting(for reference) .  Parking  Lily Parking garage
follow walkway to the OB entrance.  The Parent Connection will be straight ahead under the Yaggy Atrium and Parent Connection signs through the double glass doors.
Leigh Smith, Facilitator
Lanny Dowell, Parent Education Coordinator 443-849-BABY (2229)
Babies in arms welcome

Breastfeeding Support Group
Carroll County
Eldersburg Library
Tuesdays
Call Susan Weyer at 443-293-7374
www.breastfeedingmaryland. com

JH Bayview’s Postpartum Support Group
John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Thursdays 11:00AM – 12:00PM

For more information contact SaraDaly,LCSW-C at 410-550-5362
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EVENTS

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 psioffice@postpartum.net with any questions.