Speak Up When You're Down
Mission
- Improve awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in our community.
- Expand resources and support systems for women and birthing parents at risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in our community.
- Provide professional development resources to increase provider screening and referral.
- Provide education and support to the facilitators of the perinatal wellness groups in Santa Cruz County.
About
Our coalition was founded in 2012 by Nancy Diehl, PHN, a wonderful public health nurse committed to healthy mothers and babies. Nancy worked for 39 years in maternal child nursing and 22 years with Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency. Nancy is now enjoying her much deserved retirement and being a grandmother to her beautiful granddaughter.
The Perinatal Mental Health Coalition is currently facilitated by Dominique Teaford, DNP, RN, PHN, PMH-C and by Rachel Van Cott, BSN, RN, PHN II. The coalition is composed of a broad range of professionals working in perinatal services and maternal child health as well as community members. For more information, or to join our mailings list, please use the contact form below.
The Perinatal Mental Health Coalition is currently facilitated by Dominique Teaford, DNP, RN, PHN, PMH-C and by Rachel Van Cott, BSN, RN, PHN II. The coalition is composed of a broad range of professionals working in perinatal services and maternal child health as well as community members. For more information, or to join our mailings list, please use the contact form below.
In case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room. NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 988