The Postnatal Depression/Anxiety Therapy Group is an 8 week program provided by the Perinatal Mental Health Service (part of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Medicare Local).
The group focuses on issues related to Post Natal Depression/Anxiety and recovery, such as emotions, experiences, and strategies for managing and recovering from Post Natal Depression/Anxiety. It is also an opportunity for mothers suffering from PND to meet other mothers with PND in a supportive environment.
The support group is a free service (bulk-billed under medicare) and group therapy is held over 8 weeks with free childcare provided by Big Fat Smile. Newborns are also welcome.
Individual psychological therapy, home visits and antenatal services are also available.
24hr Health Line
1800 022 222
Poisons Information
13 11 26
Parent Line NSW
1300 130 052
Medicare
13 20 11
Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Helpline
1800 882 436
Australian Breastfeeding Ass.
1800 686 2 686 222
Tresillian Help Line
1300 272 736
Mental Health Line
1800 011 511 (24 hours, 7 days)