Provides multidisciplinary treatment including psychological assessment, outpatient counseling, ABA, occupational therapy, and speech & language therapy to maximize the potential of families through understanding the complex relationship between the brain, body, and real life

Accepts: Aetna, Cofinity, ASR, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Claims Bridge (Metro), Humana, Magellan, Medicare, Meridian Medicaid/HPM, Molina Medicaid, Priority Health, TriCare (Humana Military), United Behavioral Health, Optum, Value Options, and Health Alliance Plan

D.A. Blodgett https://dabsj.org/what-we-do/counseling

Free in-home counseling and infant mental health support for medicaid eligible families.

The Holding Space Counseling and Wellness 989-572-4080 theholdingspacecw.com

Available virtually around Michigan or in person at their Grand Rapids office, The Holding Space offers pregnancy/infant grief and loss services, postpartum therapy, and prenatal and women’s outpatient mental health services. Providers have experience working with BIPOC and LBBTQ+ individuals, low-income families, and those experiencing fertility issues. Therapists also offer sliding scale payment support.

Network 180 https://www.network180.org/ or Call 1.800.749.7720

Provides referrals to mental health providers and counseling services

Pine Rest Mother and Baby Program https://www.pinerest.org/services/mother-baby-program-postpartum-depression-treatment/ or Call 1.800.678.5500

Intensive day program for women experiencing significant symptoms of postpartum depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD). Includes a nursery for infants up to eight months of age

Pine Rest Psychiatric Urgent Care Center http://pinerest.org/urgent

Same-day psychiatric services - call ahead or walk-ins welcome for adults ages 18-65 experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Disturbing Thoughts, Suicidal Thoughts, Acute Grief Reactions, Trouble Managing Daily Activities, Substance Abuse Disorders

Postpartum Men https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads/

Online resource for men experiencing postpartum mood disorders

Psychology Associates of Grand Rapids http://pagr.net/

Therapists trained to meet specific needs with flexible scheduling, counseling and assessment services, and help with insurance coverage (three locations)

Support Groups

Encounter Church/Humble Beginnings https://www.facebook.com/encounterchurch.org/events

Postpartum Support Group, first Tuesday of each month 10:30-12. In person in NE Grand Rapids. Run by Alaina Bierema, doula and owner of Humble Beginnings. Group is brand new, may be adding an additional meeting time. Also starting a pregnancy support group.

Maternal Wellness Program https://maternalwellnessprogram.org/maternalresources

All online groups but locally run.

Postpartum support: Tuesdays from 10-12 on zoom. For new moms or moms soon to give birth.
PALS: (Pregnancy After Loss) meets in the evenings via zoom, time varies, organized via Facebook group.
SOUL: (Sharing Our Untimely Losses) Wednesdays 6-7:30 on zoom. Common to start with SOUL and then move to PALS.

Michigan Born and Raised https://www.mibornandraised.com/support-group.html

First Wednesday of each month at 7pm. In person in Granville, MI. Run by doulas Ginger Hollemans LMSW and Mandi Garvey MPH. Specializes in postpartum mental health.

Mind Body Baby https://mindbodybaby.org/events/#groups

Fourth Trimester Survival, every Friday at 11:45am, in person Easton, GR. Focused on peer support and community. Run by Heidi McDowell, owner of Mind Body Baby.

Infant Feeding Support Group: second Tuesday of every month at 6pm.

“Momma Needs a Minute” Group: Meets third Tuesday of the month at 6pm. Targets parents with kids ages 1-4 , aims to give parents the opportunity for adult conversation.

Postpartum Recovery

Dr. Nicole Bringer, Mamas & Misses https://mamasandmisses.com/

In-home Physical Therapist that specializes in postpartum recovery. *Cash-based services, accepts HSA cards

Dr. Erica Getz, Solstice Training and Recovery www.solsticetrainingandrecovery.com

Dr. Getz provides various forms of postpartum recover, starting her own business to provide in-home physical therapy to new mothers. She treats low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy related abdominal wall neuropathy, general postpartum strengthening & conditioning, abdominal scar healing, perineal scar healing, leaking of urine, stool, or gas, and dry needling. Self pay, HSA accepted.

Mind Body Baby Yoga https://mindbodybaby.org

Yoga, community and support for moms and moms-to-be. They offer specialized classes, events, childcare, and educational workshops designed to build confidence in your beautiful body and deepen your mindset of empowerment and strength.

Purple Mountain Physical Therapy https://purplemountainpt.com

Dr. Maureen O'Keefe, DPT

Pregnancy and Postpartum Specialty Physical Therapy Care: Incontinence, Diastasis recti, Urinary urgency & Frequency, Pelvic Girdle Pain, SI joint pain, Low back pain, Birth preparation

Rise Wellness Chiropractic http://www.risewellnesschiro.com

Dr. Annie Bishop DC CACCP (she/her) and Dr. Rachel Babbitt DC (she/her)

rise@risewellnesschiro.com 616-258-8480

Postpartum chiropractic care, infant and pediatric specialized chiropractic care. Focused on all stages of pregnancy and pediatric care

Self pay only

Experience and participates in trainings related to supporting BIPOC families, LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families.

Taig Family Chiropractic http://taigfamilychiro.com/

Chiropractic and massage services to support pregnancy and postpartum recovery. *Accepts private insurance and has medicaid rates available.

Wild Ones Wellness Facebook & Instagram

Nicole Feenstra (she/her) wildoneswellnessgr@gmail.com

Well-being, wellness, mindfulness, nature-immersion, and self- care.

Pay what you can. All are welcome.

Hispanic & Latinx/a/o Family Resources

Strong Beginnings Program https://www.strongbeginningskent.org/Enrollment-Information

Free for medicaid eligible families. Strong Beginnings is a program to help women have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. They also assist men in raising healthy children and taking an active role in their families. Strong Beginnings is committed to promote better health for African American and Latinx/a mothers, fathers, and their children during pregnancy and for 18 months after delivery.

Nursing/Feeding
Nursing and feeding handouts En Espanol

Parenting Classes
Classes and coaching from Latinx Parenting Comunidad

Mental Health Resources
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Spanish Version
Postpartum Support International En Espanol

BIPOC Wellness Resources

BIPOC Wellness Providers List

Black & Indigenous Breastfeeding Support Directory

Black Moms Connect, PSI Virtual Support Group

Every Tuesday 8:30pm ET and Every Sunday 6:00 pm ET

This group is for Black mothers who are seeking peer support during the perinatal period up to 2 years postpartum. Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you.

Dr. Erica Getz, Solstice Training and Recovery www.solsticetrainingandrecovery.com

Dr. Getz provides various forms of postpartum recover, starting her own business to provide in-home physical therapy to new mothers. She treats low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy related abdominal wall neuropathy, general postpartum strengthening & conditioning, abdominal scar healing, perineal scar healing, leaking of urine, stool, or gas, and dry needling. Self pay, HSA accepted.

Irth App https://irthapp.com/

Irth (as in Birth, but we dropped the B for bias) helps Black and brown women and birthing people have a more safe and empowered pregnancy and parenting experience by allowing you to see how other parents of color, just like you, experienced care at a doctor or hospital. Then we turn those collective experiences into meaningful data to push for change within health systems.

Moore 2 Love Doula Services www.moore2lovedoulaservices.com

Lyanna Moore (she/her) info@moore2lovedoulaservices.com, (616) 258-6474

Lyanna provides doula services, postpartum therapy, and feeding/sleep support in Kent County. She offers payment plans as well as a 10% discount for MomsBloom clients. Also has experience working with BIPOC, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, refugee and low income individuals and families.

Strong Beginnings Program https://www.strongbeginningskent.org/Enrollment-Information

Free for medicaid eligible families. Strong Beginnings is a program to help women have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. They also assist men in raising healthy children and taking an active role in their families. Strong Beginnings is committed to promote better health for African American and Latinx/a mothers, fathers, and their children during pregnancy and for 18 months after delivery.

Home Visiting Programs

Bright Beginnings https://bb.kentisd.org/

Home visits and playgroups that promote the early development, learning and health of young children (0-5 years old) by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. Free services, no income requirements.

Cherry Health Maternal Infant Health Program https://www.cherryhealth.org/services/women/

A parent support and coaching program for pregnant mothers and infants under a year old. Free for medicaid eligible families. Support includes a visiting nurse, social worker, dietitian, and/or lactation services.

Early On https://1800earlyon.org/

Offers early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delay(s) and/or disabilities, and their families. Free services, no income requirements.

Healthy Families Healthy Families | Family Futures

Extra support for the first 3 years of life. Parenting is a journey, and every parent could use a little help navigating the ups and downs. Healthy Families Kent County™ matches you with a dedicated Family Support Specialist who can spend time with you, arrange community and medical resources, and help you give your baby the healthiest, safest start to the first 3 years of life.

Enrollment begins at pregnancy for any Kent County family and lasts until the child turns three months old. Services continue until the child turns three.

Enrollment is open for all Kent County families and new parents of 0-3-month-olds. No income or medicaid requirements.

Spectrum Health Maternal Infant Health https://www.spectrumhealth.org/healthier-communities/our-programs/maternal-infant-health-program

Free home visits to families with children under the age of one that are on or eligible for Medicaid.

Strong Beginnings Program https://www.strongbeginningskent.org/Enrollment-Information

Free for medicaid eligible families. Strong Beginnings is a program to help women have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. They also assist men in raising healthy children and taking an active role in their families. Strong Beginnings is committed to promote better health for African American and Latinx/a mothers, fathers, and their children during pregnancy and for 18 months after delivery.

Postpartum Doulas

Christie Salazar Birth and Postpartum @christiethedoula http://www.christiesalazar.com

Dusty Dawn Doula https://dustydawndoula.com/about

Eastown Birth Partners https://www.eastownbirth.com/

Ginger Hollemans, LMSW, CD(DONA), she/her

ghollemans@gmail.com 616.299.3345

Accepts: BCBS, Priority Health and Self-pay

Specialties: Postpartum Doula, Therapist Specializing in PMADs, Postpartum Support Group, Birth DeBriefing, and Referrals

Brenda Baar offers Gentlebirth Childbirth Education

Training and experience with supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ families.

Ginger Blossom Doula Services https://www.gingerblossomdoula.com/
Carrie Stephens Info@gingerblossomdoula.com

Accepts HSA and FSA. Sliding Scale available.

Experience with twins, VBAC, and individuals who are BIPOC.

GR Birth & Wellness https://www.grbirthandwellness.com/

Lakeshore Doulas https://www.lakeshoredoulas.com/

Mary Rolinski, CD(DONA), CBS, LPN (she/her) offers feeding and sleep support, as well as traditional doula services. She accepts HSA/FSA payment and has experience working with individuals who are BIPOC, Hispanic/Latinx, as well as couples, dads, and spouses. Contact lakeshoredoulas@gmail.com

Lovingkindness Doulas www.lovingkindnessdoulas.com

Metta Dwyer (she/her) metta@lovingkindnessdoulas.com

Metta offers birth and perinatal support throughout the Grand Rapids area. Discounted options for LGBTQ+, birthing people of color, and low income families. She is a proud member of the Queer community.

She has experience and/or training supporting BIPOC families, the Hispanic/Latinx community, LGBTQ+ individuals, Couples, families experiencing poverty, birthing people over the age of 35, as well as partners/spouses/significant others.

Moore 2 Love Doula Services www.moore2lovedoulaservices.com

Lyanna Moore (she/her) info@moore2lovedoulaservices.com (616) 258-6474

Lyanna provides doula services, postpartum therapy, and feeding/sleep support in Kent County. She offers payment plans as well as a 10% discount for MomsBloom clients. Also has experience working with BIPOC, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, refugee and low income individuals and families.

Motherwort Doula Services https://www.motherwortdoulaservices.com/

Kim Ballinger (she/her) motherwortinfo@gmail.com 616.350.8621 call or text

Kim has experience and/or training in supporting BIPOC families, LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families experiencing poverty.

The Moonlit Matriarch https://www.facebook.com/NizhoniSol/

Indigenous full spectrum doula. Support includes pregnancy, postpartum and loss (miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion)

Randi Armstrong (she/her) https://www.randiarmstrong.com/

Birth Photography and doula services. info@randiarmstrong.com

Sprout and Blossom https://sproutandblossomgr.com/

The Village Doula https://www.thevillagedoulagr.com/

Stacey Figg, Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA)

616.633.7500-text message is best - OR - info@thevillagedoulagr.com

HSA and private pay. Scholarships available upon request for MomsBloom families that are diagnosed with PMAD.

Feeding & Sleep Support

Baby Beloved http://www.babybelovedinc.com/

Phone is best 616-485-6757. Email is good: kelly@babybelovedinc.com

Classes and consultations for breastfeeding and pumping. Accepts FSA/HSA. Experience and/or training in supporting BIPOC, Hispanic/Latinx community, LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, refugees, families experiencing poverty, as well as partners/spouses/significant others.

Insurances accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Cigna, and Anthem Blue Cross (PPO versions of all of these). Insurance will cover 6 home visits or telehealth sessions.

Black & Indigenous Breastfeeding Support Directory

Healthy Kent Breastfeeding Coalition http://kentcountybreastfeeding.org/local-resources/

List of Kent County lactation consultants and online resources

Gold Coast Doulas https://www.goldcoastdoulas.com/

Classes and consultations for breastfeeding, pumping, and sleep - along with day and overnight doulas and bedrest support.

Healthy Kent Breastfeeding Coalition - List of Feeding Support Groups

Hello Sleep https://hellosleepgr.com/

Shira Johnson Lactation https://www.shirajohnsonlactation.com/

Board certified lactation consultant. Shira (she/her) works with challenging breastfeeding situations, and also with non-breastfed babies that struggle with feeding. She specializes in working with babies with oral dysfunction including tongue tie or other oral restrictions. Experience and training in supporting BIPOC families, Hispanic/Latinx community, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Free phone call with a lactation expert - 616.391.9437

Women’s Health Boutique 5150 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 https://www.airwayoxygeninc.com/Womens-Health-Boutique

Purchase or rent breastfeeding and pump equipment

Parenting Classes

Alpha Women’s Center https://www.alphagrandrapids.org/

Parenting Support Groups in West Michigan https://grkids.com/list-of-parenting-groups-in-west-michigan/

Spectrum Health Pregnancy and Parenting Classes https://www.spectrumhealth.org/healthier-communities/pregnancy-and-parenting-classes

Playgroups

Bright Beginnings https://bb.kentisd.org/

Home visits and playgroups that promote the early development, learning and health of young children (0-5 year olds) by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. Free to everyone and no income requirements.

Kent District Library https://www.kdl.org/events

BabyTime and ToddlerTime classes.

Grand Rapids Public Library https://www.grpl.org/storytimes/

Storytimes for babies, toddlers and older children.

West Michigan Queer Parent Playgroup https://www.facebook.com/groups/423430749265102

Intimate Partner Violence & Domestic Partner Violence Support

Safe Haven Ministries https://safehavenministries.org/ Shelter and support

24/7 Helpline - 616.452.6664

YWCA Central West Michigan https://www.ywcawcmi.org/ 616.454.9922

24/7 Help Line 616-454-9922

Most services are free of cost or can bill your insurance. Services include emergency shelter, crisis help, support groups, counseling, supervised parenting time, and long-term housing and supportive support planning. https://www.ywcawcmi.org/our-services/domestic-and-dating-abuse/

Native American & Indigenous Peoples

Black & Indigenous Breastfeeding Support Directory

Family Spirit Program

A FREE program sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. This program supports pregnant women and children up to age five. Family spirit provides home visits that fit your schedule and support you the way that you want to raise your children. They serve tribal and non-tribal families in Kent and Ottawa counties.

The Moonlit Matriarch https://www.facebook.com/NizhoniSol/

Full spectrum doula support - including pregnancy, postpartum and loss (miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion)

Grief & Loss

View a list of West Michigan Grief and Loss resources here.

Maternal Wellness Groups

Michigan Maternal, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Support Resources

LGBTQ+ Postpartum Resources

GR LGTBQ+ Health Consortium https://www.grlgbtqhealthcareconsortium.org/

Healthcare directory of LGTBTQ+ friendly providers in the Grand Rapids area.

Liz SweetBrass (she/her) Advanced Therapy and Counseling Services

Call or text 616-275-4855

Accepts: BCBS, Aetna, Meridian Medicaid, Priority Health, Priority Health Medicaid, HAP, ASR, out of pocket, and sliding scale

Specialties: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Infertility, LGBTQ+ family planning

Dusty Dawn Doula https://dustydawndoula.com/about

Lovingkindness Doulas www.lovingkindnessdoulas.com

Metta Dwyer (she/her) metta@lovingkindnessdoulas.com

Metta offers birth and perinatal support throughout the Grand Rapids area. Discounted options for LGBTQ+, birthing people of color, and low income families. She is a proud member of the Queer community.

She has experience and/or training supporting BIPOC families, the Hispanic/Latinx community, LGBTQ+ individuals, Couples, families experiencing poverty, birthing people over the age of 35, as well as partners/spouses/significant others.

West Michigan Queer Parent Playgroup https://www.facebook.com/groups/423430749265102

Medicaid Eligible Postpartum Supports

Amy Depotty, LMSW Counseling Center of West Michigan (Kentwood location, telehealth) (616) 805-3660

Accepts ASR, BCBS, Medicare Plus, Blue Blue Cross Federal, BCN, BCN Advantage, McLaren Medicaid, Meridian Medicaid, Molina Medicaid, Straight Medicaid, Priority Health

Ashley Troszok, LMSW (She/Her/Hers) Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness atroszok@northeastgrcounseling.com

Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete Medicaid, Cigna

Specialties: EMDR, LGBTQ+ safe space, premature birth, NICU, children with special needs

Kimberly Brown, MA, LPC 616-430-1103

Accepts BCBSM, BCN, Medicaid, Priority Health, Aetna and others.

Specialties: EMDR

Liz SweetBrass (she/her) Advanced Therapy and Counseling Services

Call or text 616-275-4855

Accepts: BCBS, Aetna, Meridian Medicaid, Priority Health, Priority Health Medicaid, HAP, ASR, out of pocket, and sliding scale

Specialties: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Infertility, LGBTQ+ family planning

Mary Zuidema, LMSW https://www.maryzuidema.com/ Call/text (616) 773-2121

Accepts Aetna, BCBS, BCN, Cigna, Medicaid (Blue Cross Complete only), Optum, United Behavioral Health, Tricare. Sliding scale offered for self-pay clients.

Specialties: Infertility, perinatal loss, couples

Moore 2 Love Doula Services https://www.moore2lovedoulaservices.com/

Arbor Circle https://arborcircle.org/services/early-childhood/

Free in-home counseling and infant mental health support for families of ALL incomes.

D.A. Blodgett https://dabsj.org/what-we-do/counseling

Free in-home counseling and infant mental health support for medicaid eligible families.

Cherry Health Maternal Infant Health Program https://www.cherryhealth.org/services/women/

A parent support and coaching program for pregnant mothers and infants under a year old. Free for medicaid eligible families. Support includes a visiting nurse, social worker, dietitian, and/or lactation services.

Taig Family Chiropractic http://taigfamilychiro.com/

Chiropractic and massage services to support pregnancy and postpartum recovery. *Accepts private insurance and has medicaid rates available.

Strong Beginnings Program https://www.strongbeginningskent.org/Enrollment-Information

Free for medicaid eligible families. Strong Beginnings is a program to help women have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. They also assist men in raising healthy children and taking an active role in their families. Strong Beginnings is committed to promote better health for African American and Latinx/a mothers, fathers, and their children during pregnancy and for 18 months after delivery.

Spectrum Health Maternal Infant Health https://www.spectrumhealth.org/healthier-communities/our-programs/maternal-infant-health-program

Free home visits to families with children under the age of one that are on or eligible for Medicaid