Hospital Programs

Community Hospital Long Beach

Community Hospital Long Beach offers a perinatal mood and anxiety disorders program designed for the new mom, or mom to be, who is experiencing anxiety and depression that is interfering with her ability to bond with her baby or function at her maximum level of independence.

Treatment options include:

• Inpatient program with secure environment for the treatment of women who are experiencing severe symptoms.
• Individual and group therapy
• Outpatient program including individual therapy sessions, support groups and educational classes related to nutrition, breastfeeding and maternal-infant bonding.
• Mother and baby relationship constantly monitored by expert care team.

For more information please call (855) 245-2443 or visit the website: http://www.memorialcare.org/services/mental-health/mental-health-communi...

Huntington Memorial Hospital Maternal Wellness Program

Did you know that locally Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena offers a Maternal Wellness Program for women who have depression or anxiety within one year of giving birth? AND Mothers are highly encouraged to bring their baby with them to treatment?

The program is comprehensive and includes:

• Intensive outpatient option (3 days a week) or,
• Partial hospital option (5 days a week)
• Individual and family therapy when needed
• Lactation and dietary support

Intensive outpatient and partial hospital programs are covered by most major insurance companies as a mental health benefit.

For more information, please call: (626) 397-2330 or visit the website: http://www.huntingtonhospital.com/Main/PostpartumDepression.aspx

University of North Carolina, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program

The Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program specializes in mood and anxiety disorders that occur during pregnancy and postpartum. The program is directed by Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, and the mission is to provide state-of-the-art clinical care, research, and support groups to address the needs of women during this vulnerable time.

Services include:

• UNC Perinatal Psychiatry Clinic
• Perinatal Psychiatry Inpatient Unit
• Free support group for women during pregnancy and postpartum
• Perinatal loss support group

For more information please call (919) 784-6425 or visit the website: http://www.med.unc.edu/psych/wmd/patient_care/perinatal