Perinatal Support Washington (PS-WA) is a nonprofit organization specializing in perinatal mental health. PS-WA offers a free peer support line for parents. Call or text the Warm Line at 1.888.404.7763 (PPMD) to receive warm, private support from parent volunteers and trained staff.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Please leave a message if calling on evenings or weekends.
Calls are returned within 12 hours.
The Kinship Caregiver Support and Kinship Navigator programs help family members who are raising a relative’s child locate resources, navigate government systems, and access funding for the child. These programs can also provide financial support to income-eligible individuals to meet a variety of short-term needs.
This program empowers and supports parents of children with disabilities through direct services and programs, parent and sibling groups, and connection to resources and educational opportunities. All services are free of charge.
CAPA/PREPARES (Childbirth and Parenting Assistance) provides stabilizing and advocacy services to expecting and parenting individuals and families with children ages 5 years and under. All parents, guardians or caregivers of children ages 0 to 5 are welcome!
The Health and Justice Recovery Alliance supports pregnant and parenting mothers and families through Thriving Families: Parent and Me, bi-monthly convenings, crisis support and advocacy, trauma mastery, substance use disorder support, and behavioral health support. This nonprofit also provides maternal health support during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
I Hear You Sis is a wellness organization that serves black and brown women by offering holistic and culturally relevant health education, tools, resources and social support. Join in healing circles, one-on-one support, expressive arts groups and more.
The Spokane Tribal Network supports indigenous families and mothers through the Indigenous Birth Justice Program, which conducts advocacy and education efforts and offers services in individual and event formats. Services include prenatal, birthing and postpartum support incorporating traditional plants and medicines; opportunities to connect and learn with other local mothers during Circles of Support events; and access to free diapers.
Latinos En Spokane provides a safe space for Latino and immigrant community members to ask questions, receive technical support and connect with local resources. Offerings include access to doulas, social workers, ESL and Spanish classes, language-accessible drivers’ education classes, monthly legal clinics (civil and immigration), Washington Courts Self Help Center, and cultural events.
City and county public libraries offer multiple opportunities to connect with your child and other adults through Play and Learn Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers.
The Refugee and Immigrant Wellness Program supports the whole-person health of refugees and immigrants of all ages and backgrounds. The program uses a trauma-informed approach to bolster individuals' social-emotional health by drawing on community strengths.
The Shades of Motherhood Network (SOMN) advocates for and provides resources to support culturally relevant family support for Black and Brown mothers and communities from the African Diaspora by offering doula care. Staff and volunteers focus on creating safe spaces to support mental wellness and maternal well-being through healing-centered health education and peer support within the community. SOMN provides support to all people through the lens of African American care―partners and fathers included.
With a mission to “Restore the value of fatherhood so that every child has a present, loving and nurturing father,” the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative provides relationship classes for dads and moms, direct services, and community education events that offer individuals opportunities to build companionship with other parents.
Spokane Helpers Network is a nonprofit organization that helps low-income families facing a temporary financial setback by guiding them to free resources and delivering necessities to them. Families are encouraged to follow SHN's Help Yourself Facebook group to learn about community resources—new resources and opportunities are added daily.
Spokane Mama’s goal is to bring confidence, connection and community to the mamas of Spokane. This community group provides opportunities for women to connect through their Facebook page. Find mama friends and share the joys and challenges of parenting!
Would you like to recommend an organization for this list? Email your suggestion to Jennifer Hansen at Spokane Regional Health District at jhansen@SRHD.org.
