Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health: Education and Resources
- Philip Thibodeau
- 4 hours ago
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(Southington, CT) February 13, 2026 - Join the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington and the Postpartum Support International CT Chapter, along with local perinatal support providers, to learn about perinatal mood disorders, support, treatment and care resources.
Thursday, February 26 at 6 pm at the Southington Public Library, 255 Main Street.
Babies are welcome!
Approximately 15% of all women will experience postpartum depression following the birth of a child and up to 10% will experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy. When the mental health of the mother is compromised, it affects the entire family. (Source: https://postpartum.net/about-psi/)
“We are hearing from families that postpartum depression, which can occur up to a year after giving birth, is a growing concern,” said Joanne Kelleher, Executive Director of the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington, “And so we are partnering with several local organizations to sponsor this Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health workshop.”
Register for this event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pregnancy-postpartum-mental-health-education-and-resources-tickets-1981625560395.
This free event is part of the ECCS’s Southington Community Well-Being Grant Initiative through the Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust at the Main Street Community Foundation.
This program is sponsored by the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington and will be held in the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Community Room of the Southington Public Library, 255 Main St., Southington, CT 06489. The views, opinions and content do not necessarily represent that of the Library or the Town of Southington.
About the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington is a group of committed educators, parents, grandparents, healthcare and childcare providers, business owners, civic organizations and members of the community who are deeply invested in the growth, development and academic success of young children in Southington. The Collaborative’s mission is that “all Southington children will enter school ready to learn.” ECCS is dedicated to three goals: 1) Advocating for high quality preschool and childcare; 2) Empowering parents and families through workshops and educational programs; and 3) Being a wide ranging resource for community members on the subject of early childhood care and education. The Collaborative receives operating support from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain which also acts as its fiscal sponsor. For more information on the Collaborative, contact Joanne Kelleher, Director, at southingtonearlychildhood@gmail.com or visit www.southingtonearlychildhood.org.
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Contact:
Joanne C. Kelleher
Director
Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington
C: 860-877-4049
