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Who we are
A forum for Individuals and Organisations with a common interest in sustaining, growing and improving Peer Support around perinatal mental health (mental health of parents during pregnancy and the child's first year.
Who can join the Alliance?
If you as an Individual or an Organisation;
Have supported or are supporting parent going through mental health problems during pregnancy or within one year of child birth.
Offer peer support around perinatal mental health directly to others, whether in a group, one-to-one or online
Organizes peer-to-peer activities designed specifically to improve perinatal mental health
Manages, trains or supervises perinatal mental health peer supporters
Involved in perinatal mental health and who would like to offer their help to peer supporters, or promote peer support activities
Why the Alliance?
Perinatal mental illness affects up to 20% of new and expectant mums and covers a wide range of conditions. If left untreated, mental health issues can have significant and long-lasting effects on the woman, the child, and the wider family.
The Alliance will help to create a community of shared knowledge and support for perinatal mental health peer supporters working and volunteering all over West Yorkshire.
We hope to reduce isolation among these peer supporters, ensure they have access to training and development, are kept safe and well, and are able to take part in improving the mental health of parents in West Yorkshire.
What does being a member involve?
The Alliance is not run by any one individual or organisation but through the co-operation of its members. Therefore it is vital that each member contributes to its success. However we recognise that every individual has unique knowledge and experience. Wherever possible we would expect members to;
Try to attend meetings and learning events
Join the online community/forum
Take turns volunteering to carry out admin tasks that keep the Alliance running
Share knowledge and information
Join members only Facebook group West Yorkshire Perinatal Mental Health Peer Supporter Alliance Group | Groups | Facebook
Become a member
To become a member of the Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Alliance in west Yorkshire, subscribe to our mailing list by entering your details below.
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Contact Us
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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