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Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color

The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color was founded in February 2017 by Divya B. Kumar, LCSW, ScM, CLC, Jabina Coleman, LSW, IBCLC, and Desirée Israel, LCSW-C. The PMHA-POC is bridging the gap in perinatal mental health support services for birthing persons, providers, and communities of color.

In 2022 the PMHA-POC became a fully funded program within Postpartum Support International to expand its reach in bridging the gap in perinatal support services for providers and communities of color.

Vision

To expand access of perinatal mental health professionals of color for all families of color.

Mission

To increase the capacity of perinatal professionals to better support individuals, families, and communities of color around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Alliance Spanish & Cultural Program

The Alliance is continuing to bridge the gap in perinatal mental health support services by expanding its reach to the LatinX and Spanish-speaking community with our Alliance Spanish & Cultural Program.

  • Increasing communication and outreach about perinatal mental health among the Spanish-speaking community

  • Developing strategic alliances with Latin American organizations

  • Providing training and certification for LatinX and Spanish-speaking perinatal professionals

  • Follow La Alianza en Espanol on Instagram and Facebook for more information, support, and resources in Spanish.

Meet the Team

Meet the members of The Alliance team who are dedicated to the global expansion of perinatal mental health education, support, programming, and resources to providers and communities of color.

Andrea Clark Horton, Director PMHA-POC

Xochitl Carlos Mendez,  Alliance Spanish Cultural Programs Manager

Patience Riley, Communications Manager

Alejandra Zorrilla, Communications Strategist

Daniela María Piñate Arevalo, Communications Associate

Coloring the Conversation 

Tune into our monthly live web series, Coloring the Conversation on Perinatal Mental Health where Alliance Director Andrea Clark-Horton sits down with providers and Alliance members to discuss topics about loss, faith, professional development, care teams, grief, etc. within the perinatal mental health space. Watch past episodes by visiting our YouTube channel or visiting our Facebook page.

Become a Member

We want to increase the number of providers of color within the perinatal mental health space. Whether you are in training, transitioning, or a veteran provider within the perinatal mental health field there is a place for you within The Alliance community. Your membership in The Alliance is included in your PSI membership. Join us today!

Membership benefits

  • Receive preference for scholarships to attend the PSI annual conference, certification training, and PMH-C exam

  • Free continuing education seminars

  • Virtual meetups to connect with other Alliance members

  • Peer to peer mentorship program with a focus on the PMH-C exam

  • Two monthly emails offered in Engish and Spanish to check in and keep you updated on the latest Alliance and PSI news

Join the PMHA-POC

Email us at alliance@postpartum.net to receive more information about scholarships.

Newsletter

If you are interested in The Alliance but are not sure if you want to become a member yet, stay updated by joining our email list. 

Subscribe to the PMHA-POC Newsletter

Online Support Groups

Peer to Peer support is an invaluable part of recovery. PSI offers over 20 free virtual support groups to our help seekers. Among these are specialized groups in English and Spanish for BIPOC help seekers. Learn more about our English-speaking and Spanish-speaking groups at the links below.

English Groups Grupo de Apoyo

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Birthing persons of color have a higher maternal mortality rate than their white counterparts. Some factors contributing to higher maternal mortality rates and perinatal mood disorders are systemic racism, unemployment, exposure to violence, gaps in medical insurance, lack of access to high-quality medical and mental health care, lack of representation in the medical system, and higher risk of pregnancy and childbirth complications. 

The Alliance is a community of dedicated providers of color who have experience working with perinatal mood disorders. To get connected to a provider of color please visit our online directory.    

Providers of Color Online Directory

Support Us 

We operate under limited resources, and welcome your donation to assist us with our mission of increasing the capacity of perinatal professionals of color to better support individuals, families, and communities of color around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. 

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