Ohio Postpartum Depression Support Groups

Postpartum depression is an emotional and physiological reaction after childbirth. You are not alone if you experience postpartum depression. It has been found that at least 10% of new mothers may suffer from this disorder. The symptoms may include irritability, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, exhaustion, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, and having thoughts of harming oneself or your baby. Postpartum depression symptoms can range from mild to severe. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with postpartum depression there are many sources of support.

Support Resources in Ohio

Amherst

Help for Mom Program

Mary Camp, Program Coordinator

Far West Center

554 North Leavitt Road

Amherst, Ohio 44001

Phone: 440-988-4900

Cincinnati

A Lighter Shade of Blue

Fairfield Pavilion Retirement Facility

5251 Dixie Highway

Fairfield, OH

Phone: 513-860-4394 (Rachel)

Website: www.alightershadeofblue.org

Meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm

Is a support group for mothers who suffer from postpartum depression or anxiety. The meetings consist of open group discussion leading to a better understanding of Postpartum Depression. Come to be part of a group of moms like yourself and to learn more about treating Postpartum Depression.

A Ray of Hope

Good Samaritan Hospital

Phone: 513-872-3343 (Jennifer or Jo)

Offers phone support and resources for mothers dealing with postpartum depression.

Cleveland

POEM- Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms

Support Line: 216-373-0302

Email:amyr@poemonline.org, rachel@poemonline.org

http://poemcleveland.blogspot.com

Website: http://www.poemonline.org

Provides phone, email, and peer group support to the Greater Cleveland area.

Columbus

POEM- Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms

Address: PO Box 20635, Columbus OH, 43220

Phone: 614-315-8989

Email: tonya@poemonline.org

Website: http://www.poemonline.org

Provides phone, email, and peer group support to the Greater Columbus area. Meets two times each month. Meetings are free to attend and open to anyone needing more information or support.

Sisters of Motherhood PPD Support Group

Phone: 614-315-8989

Meets the last Monday of each month at 7:00 pm

Dayton

POEM- Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms

Support Line: 937-401-6844

Email: marlene.sampson@khnetwork.org

Website: http://www.poemonline.org

Provides phone, email, and peer group support to the Dayton area.

Many Shades of Blue

Southview Hospital

Meets from 7:00-9:00 PM on the third Monday of each month.

This group requires registration and there is a $10.00 fee for the first session. All of the following sessions are free.

Toledo

POEM- Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms

Support Line: 419-360-0169

Email: margo@poemonline.org

http://poemnorthwest.blogspot.com

Website: http://www.poemonline.org

Provides phone and email support to the Toledo and Northwest Ohio areas.

Postpartum Depression Support Group

PediatriCare, 3400 Meijer Dr.

Phone: 419-251-1000 or 1-800-860-6652.

Meets 7-8:00 PM on the third Thursday of each month.

Free to women with depression after giving birth. It is also open to family and friends of mothers with postpartum depression.

Youngstown

POEM- Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms

Support Line: 330-207-1385

Email: jodi@poemonline.org

Website: http://www.poemonline.org

Meets on first and third Thursdays at 6:30 PM

Provides phone, email, and peer group support to the Youngstown area. The meetings are free of charge and open to anyone needing support or information about postpartum depression.