POEM

POEM is excited to offer its first Peer Mentor Training for moms in recovery with lived experience navigating substance use challenges during pregnancy or postpartum. This six-hour training will provide an overview of perinatal behavioral health complications while preparing participants to offer peer support to other moms on their recovery journey.

‼️Apply by August 12, 2026.‼️ Participants who complete the training will receive a $200 stipend.

🫶🏾The Ohio Perinatal Behavioral Health Task Force is proud to be part of the More to Our Story campaign, a statewide effort to reduce stigma and open honest conversations about perinatal behavioral health. 🫶🏾

We are collecting stories from moms and parents across Ohio. Submissions can be written or video. All stories are reviewed before publication. Visit the link in our bio to learn more or share your experience.

💐 Thank you, Mom Day 5K, 10K + Kiddo Dash! 💐

We are incredibly grateful to have been selected as the 2026 beneficiary of this inspiring event and honored to receive the proceeds raised in support of maternal mental health.

Because of your generosity—and the hundreds of participants, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who showed up on Mother's Day—we're able to continue connecting Ohio moms and birthing persons with the peer support, resources, and community they deserve.

Your commitment to raising awareness and investing in maternal mental health helps ensure that no mom has to navigate pregnancy or postpartum challenges alone.

From all of us at POEM, thank you for believing in our mission and for making a meaningful difference for families across Ohio. 💐

✨ POEM Support Groups ✨

Pregnancy, postpartum, parenting—you’re not alone. 💛 Join POEM’s weekly peer support groups to connect, share, and heal with people who understand.

📅 Tap the link in bio to view the full schedule & register
💬 Free, confidential, and led by trained peer facilitators
🧡 Step into support—your mental health matters

As Black Maternal Mental Health Week comes to a close, our commitment to supporting Black mothers doesn't end here.

If you haven't had a chance yet, we invite you to read our latest blog Together, we reflect on the importance of honoring Black mothers' experiences, advancing equity, and build Together, we reflect on the importance of honoring Black mothers' experiences, advancing equity, and building communities where every mother has the support she deserves.

The conversations we've had this week are just the beginning. Let's continue learning, advocating, and taking action because Black maternal mental health matters every day of the year.

🔗 Read the full blog here: https://loom.ly/nkPqlSQ

Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2026: Rooted in Legacy, Centering Black Mothers, and Rising Together - Mental Health America of Ohio Black Maternal Mental Health Week (July 19–25) was founded by the Shades of Blue Project to raise awareness, build advocacy, and address disparities in maternal mental health. The 2026 theme, Rooted in Legacy, calls us to honor the generations of mothers before us while working toward heal...

✨WE ARE HERE! ✨

Join us today at Jackson Hill Park from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM for Rise at the Park, a FREE community event to build meaningful connections, celebrate motherhood, and learn about local resources that support Black maternal health and wellness.

Bring your little ones and enjoy games, giveaways, delicious food, and an afternoon of community, connection, and fun. We can't wait to see you there!

✨TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨

Join us today at Jackson Hill Park from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM for Rise at the Park, a FREE community event to build meaningful connections, celebrate motherhood, and learn about local resources that support Black maternal health and wellness.

Bring your little ones and enjoy games, giveaways, delicious food, and an afternoon of community, connection, and fun. We can't wait to see you there!

Let us know you'll be there using the link in our bio!