Postpartum Resources in Ottawa County
Postpartum Therapists Playgroups
Feeding & Sleep Support Mental Health Resources
Postpartum Doulas Home Visiting Programs
Pregnancy & Infant Grief & Loss Support Groups
Postpartum Recovery Parenting Classes
Specialized Resources
Latinx & Hispanic Family Resources Intimate Partner/Domestic Violence Support
LGBTQ+ Resources Medicaid Eligible Postpartum Supports
BIPOC Wellness Resources Native American and Indigenous Peoples
Additional Support
For help finding the best supports for you and your family in Ottawa County, call or text Help Me Grow at 844-233-2244.
Finding Quality Childcare with Great Start to Quality, call 877-614-7328
Postpartum Therapists
List of Postpartum Clinicians
Click here to download a list of clinicians from the Kent County PMD Coalition.
BIPOC Wellness Providers List
List of BIPOC Licensed Mental Health Professionals
Call the Postpartum Support International HelpLine:
1-800-944-4773 #1 En Español or #2 English
Text in English: 800-944-4773
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
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
Ariana Berrios (She/Her/Hers) http://debh.org/services/reach-parent-child-program/ | 616-604-8492 | aberrios@debh.org
Infant Mental Health, general parental support, attachment/bonding, medical trauma/traumatic birth, NICU stays, parental childhood trauma, previous miscarriage/pregnancy loss, adoption/foster care, other parent-child separations.
Anne Volkers (She/Her) West Michigan Psychological Services annev@westmichiganpsychologicalservices.com
Virtual only. Accepts United, BCBS, Medicaid, and Priority Health. Sliding scale available.
Specialties: Infant and pregnancy loss, PMAD, Self-esteem, LGBTQ+, Dads/Second parents, Fat acceptance
Gail Johnson LMSW ACSW Untangled Counseling 616-613- 6697
Zeeland, MI location
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, BCN, Priority Health, Priority Health Medicaid, and others.
Jessica Bradley, LMSW jessica@jessicabradleycounseling.com 616-272-5460
Located in Holland, MI
Accepts BCBS, BCN, Cigna, Optum. Sliding Scale available.
Specialties: Postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD
Experience and/or training in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, Refugees, and families experiencing poverty.
Kim Richardson MA LPC LCPC Psychology Today Profile (312) 300-6563
Located in Holland, MI
Liz SweetBrass (she/her) Advanced Therapy and Counseling Services
Call or text 616-275-4855, Telehealth options
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
Michele Silvernail, LMSW Zeeland Pine Rest 616-741-3790, ext 3833
Located in Zeeland, MI
Accepts most insurances
Sue Eastman LMSW IMH E(III) Pine Rest 866-852-4001
Teleheath Only
Accepts most insurances and medicaid
Mental Health Resources
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County www.miottawa.org/cmh 616-393-5681 or cmhaccesscenter@miottawa.org
Services offered in English and Spanish.
Arbor Circle 616-456-6571 info@arborcirclce.org www.arborcircle.org
Services offered in English and Spanish.
Beacon of Hope 616-594-5380 Ext. 101 www.beaconhope.net
Christ-centered mental health counseling
City on a Hill Health Clinic 616-748-6009 www.coahm.org/clinic
Located in Zeeland. Free health care services, mental health services, health education, advocacy, and referrals.
Developmental Enhancement 616-499-2218 www.debh.org
Mental health services for children and adolescents.
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.
Holland Behavioral Health 616-355-3926 www.hollandhospital.org
Services offered in English and Spanish.
Momentum Center 616-414-9111 hello@momentumcentergh.org or www.momentumcentergh.org
Mosaic Counseling 616-842-9160 info@mosaiccounseling.com or www.mosaiccounseling.com
Grand Haven and Holland offices. Services offered in English and Spanish.
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
Support Groups
Maternal Wellness Program https://maternalwellnessprogram.org/
Free support groups. Check their calendar for weekly and monthly support groups, panel discussions, and more.
Spectrum Postpartum Care and Support https://www.spectrumhealth.org/patient-care/womens-health/obstetrics/postpartum-depression-support
Postpartum Support International Virtual Support Groups
Peer-to-peer virtual support groups. 90 minutes in length, 30 minutes of information/education and 60 minutes of “talk time”. Available groups include Birth Moms, Black Moms, Dads Group, Military Families, NICU parents, Queer and Trans groups, as well as many others!
Hispanic & Latinx/a/o Family Resources
LAUP www.laup.org (616) 888-7225
Holland, MI 49423
info@laup.org
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
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.
Black Tulip Doulas https://www.instagram.com/blacktulipdoulas/
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.
Home Visiting Programs
Maternal Infant Health Program
The Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) is a FREE program for pregnant women, new parents and families from a team of social workers, dietitians and nurses. The team provides prenatal, parenting and child development education; along with counseling, nutrition information and help in obtaining needed resources for qualifying individuals. Monthly visits are scheduled at your convenience in your home or in the community.
For program information, call (616) 393-5658 or email bvukusic@miottawa.org
Parents as Teachers https://www.oaisd.org/programs-services/early-childhood-education/parents-as-teachers/
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a free and voluntary early learning program for parents with children birth to five years of age. The program provides family support including parent education, child development, development screening, playgroups, and service coordination to link families to other available 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.
Postpartum Doulas
Gold Coast Doulas https://www.goldcoastdoulas.com/
Kristin Revere, CD (she/her) info@goldcoastdoulas.com
Accepts HSA and FSA. Discounted rate of $2 off per hour for clients in therapy.
We have a team of certified birth, postpartum and infant care specialists. We provide day and overnight care. We are multiples specialists and are fully insured. We also offer lactation consultations and sleep consultations.
Experience and/or training in supporting BIPOC families, the Hispanic/Latinx community, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, Couples, Refugees, families experiencing poverty, as well as partners/spouses/significant others. Have trainings on cultural sensitivity.
Morning Star Birth https://www.morningstarbirthllc.com/
Jessi Heins, birth and postpartum doula, Certified Lactation Counselor: doulajessih@gmail.com
Childbirth education, postpartum planning, nursery set-up help, baby Registry help, grandparents education , Holland-based serves West Michigan.
Shalom Birth Beginnings http://www.shalombirthbeginnings.com/
Mindy Bauder: 616-403-8095
Based in Allegan, serves a 40-mile radius, $25 / hr.
Feeding & Sleep Support
Black & Indigenous Breastfeeding Support Directory
Breastfeeding Advocates of Ottawa County https://www.facebook.com/breastfeedingadvocatesofottawacounty
Breastfeeding Supports in Ottawa County https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19vY1ewomTzwwMXc_0cVYiperHT6UHNV0E0h4UhugSQc/edit?usp=sharing
Parenting Classes
Holland Hospital Classes https://www.hollandhospital.org/healthylife/classes?taxonomy=f1817907-bbd8-4db5-940f-d4afe7e5bdf6
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
Loutit Library
Herrick Library
Intimate Partner Violence & Domestic Partner Violence Support
Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence https://resiliencemi.org/
24 Hour Help Line: 800.848.5991
Hablamos Español: 866.728.2131
Free and confidential intervention services available for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and children exposed to violence: 24-hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, supportive housing, sexual assault forensic nurse exams, legal advocacy including assistance with personal protection orders, trauma therapy, and supportive advocacy.
Prevention services include Engaging Men As Allies, youth violence prevention programming, community education and corporate training.
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
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)
LGBTQ+ Postpartum Resources
Dusty Dawn Doula https://dustydawndoula.com/about
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
Out on the Lakeshore Community Center
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
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County www.miottawa.org/cmh 616-393-5681 or cmhaccesscenter@miottawa.org
Services offered in English and Spanish.
Gail Johnson LMSW ACSW Untangled Counseling 616-613- 6697
Zeeland, MI location
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, BCN, Priority Health, Priority Health Medicaid, and others.
Liz SweetBrass (she/her) Advanced Therapy and Counseling Services
Call or text 616-275-4855, Telehealth options
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
Maternal Infant Health Program
The Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) is a FREE program for pregnant women, new parents and families from a team of social workers, dietitians and nurses. The team provides prenatal, parenting and child development education; along with counseling, nutrition information and help in obtaining needed resources for qualifying individuals. Monthly visits are scheduled at your convenience in your home or in the community.
For program information, call (616) 393-5658 or email malvarezdelopez@miottawa.org
Michele Silvernail, LMSW Zeeland Pine Rest 616-741-3790, ext 3833
Located in Zeeland, MI
Accepts most insurances
Sue Eastman LMSW IMH E(III) Pine Rest 866-852-4001
Teleheath Only
Accepts most insurances and medicaid