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, dread, 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 befriend group for mothers who suffer from postpartum depression or anxiety. The meetings consist of originate 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 aid 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 back to the Greater Cleveland state.
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 situation. 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 serve 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 Attend 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 succor to the Youngstown area. The meetings are free of charge and open to anyone needing support or information about postpartum depression.