Support Groups
POEM groups are now available online and in-person. Please see the schedule below to register for online groups and to note the locations for in-person groups, and follow us on Facebook for updates.
POEM Support Meetings: For pregnant and postpartum Moms
- Online: Wednesdays – 7:00-8:30pm
- Online: Solo Parent Support Group – 2nd and 4th Sundays – 7:00-8:00 pm
- In-person Columbus: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month – 10:00-11:30 am
- In-person Columbus: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month – 11 am – 12 pm
- In-person Cincinnati: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month – 10:30-11:30 am
- In-person Dayton: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month – 6:30-8 pm at Catholic Social Services, 1046 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45409
POEM-Rise Support Meetings: For Black and African American Moms
- Online: Mondays – 7:00-8:30pm
- In person Columbus: 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – 11:00am-12:30pm
Call Hailee Childs at 614-315-8989 or email hchilds@mhaohio.org with any questions or concerns about accessing POEM groups online or over the phone.
In Crisis? Call or text 988. If you need after-business-hours perinatal mental health support, call or text 1-833-852-6262.
A special thanks to our partners who donate space and support for our in-person support groups:
Resources
The POEM program provides numerous online and community resources, recommended books and blogs that address PPD and other pregnancy/postpartum issues that can provide insight, understanding, and additional information or support.
For more information about:
- Recommended PPD books
- Resources for partners and families
- General pregnancy and childbirth support
- Breastfeeding support
- General mom support networks & groups
- Other complementary resources
Contact the POEM Support Line, 614-315-8989.
Referrals and resources supplied by POEM do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of MHAOhio or POEM and are not to be considered an endorsement. POEM does not assume any responsibility or liability for communications or materials from other resources, including their accuracy.
Links
Contact POEM
If you are looking for resources in your area or just need to talk to another mom or birthing person who understands, our mom-to-mom support line is available Monday-Friday during regular business hours.
