Town Resources

Resources for parents and educators in Southington, Plantsville, Marion and Milldale

Postpartum

ABC – Adjustment to Baby Challenges Support Circle

ON HOLD DUE TO COVID.
Free support group for mothers expecting and with new babies.
Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Babes in arms are welcome to be brought to this group, as well as young walkers at your discretion. No childcare is available onsite at this time.
Call for Information: (860)490-3120 Amanda Salvo, Facilitator for ABC
(860)385-1574 Jackie Levin, LMFT, MF, MA, Facilitator

BE here Now Yoga & Fitness Studios, 134 Elm Street
Cheshire,

Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/Adjustment-to-Baby-Challenges-Support-Circle-of-Southington-340287266714981

ACCESS Mental Health

ACCESS Mental Health Connecticut offers real-time psychiatric consultation to medical providers when patients present with mental health and substance use concerns.

ACCESS Mental Health for Youth
- Pediatric and Family Care Providers
- Youth up to age 22, regardless of insurance

ACCESS Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms
- Obstetric, pediatric and adult primary care, and psychiatric providers
- Pregnant and postpartum women up to one-year post delivery, regardless of insurance



Web Site: https://www.accessmhct.com/

Blossom Counseling Services

Blossom Counseling Services' therapy practice is dedicated to supporting women's mental health through compassionate, evidence-based care. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space where women can explore their emotional well-being, manage stress, navigate life transitions, and address issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our approach is individualized, empowering women to achieve balance, resilience, and a deeper understanding of themselves in a nurturing environment.

Telehealth sessions are offered.

Taylor Spooner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she/her)
tspooner@blossomcounselingservicesllc.com.



Hartford,

Phone: (203) 514-4018

Web Site: https://www.blossomcounselingservicesllc.com/

Divine Rose Wellness Center

Children’s Reiki and Yoga at the Divine Rose Wellness Center offer a gentle, holistic approach to nurturing children’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being through movement, mindfulness, and energy healing. Reiki uses light or near-touch to channel universal life force energy, promoting relaxation, emotional balance, and natural healing. Yoga complements this by helping children build strength, flexibility, focus, and body awareness while encouraging mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self-confidence through breathwork and playful movement. These practices are especially beneficial for children with disabilities, providing a safe and supportive environment to reduce overstimulation, improve coordination, and enhance self-esteem. Together, Reiki and Yoga empower children to manage stress, improve sleep, strengthen their immune systems, and develop emotional resilience—cultivating a foundation of calm, confidence, and overall well-being as they grow.

Contact: Jackie Horbal, Wellness Center Manager
Email: Jackie@divinerose.net

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Instagram: @Healingofthedivinerose
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76 North Main Street (Across from the Barnes Museum)
Southington, CT

Phone: 860-426-0822

Web Site: https://divinerose.net

Earth’s Natural Touch: Birth Care and Beyond

Earth's Natural Touch: Birth Care and Beyond is the largest Collective of Black / BIPOC Doulas and the largest Black Owned training organization of Doulas in Connecticut. They have Doulas in several states across the country and provide both In-Person and Virtual Doula services for Home birth, Hospital & Birth Center families.

-DOULA SERVICES
-CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION & SUPPORT
-VIRTUAL PREGNANCY PARTNERS PROGRAM
-WOMB ROOM SERVICES
-BEREAVEMENT DOULA

Email: EntDoulas@gmail.com



Web Site: https://earthsnaturaltouch.com/

Family Enrichment Center at The Hospital of Central Connecticut

The Hospital of Central Connecticut's Family Enrichment Center helps families achieve parenting goals through a blend of services.
The Family Enrichment Center provides services to enhance parent child interaction via, groups and one-on-one connections, in your home and/or virtually.
The Family Enrichment Center services are modeled after the nationally recognized evidenced based Parents as Teachers curriculum. Parents as Teachers curriculum is designed to support families in learning more about child development, health and safety, and getting their child ready to start school. Parents as Teachers services can start any time before the child starts kindergarten, including during a parent’s pregnancy. These services reach pregnant women, expectant fathers, and parents and caregivers of children under the age of 5.
The Family Enrichment Center services also include Parenting Connections. Parenting Connections are groups that include topics on parenting, relationships, development, nurturing, discipline and creative play experiences.
The Family Enrichment Center services also include specifically designed supports for our fathers. These services vary from small-group conversations about parenting, to in-home or virtual support and one-on-one coaching. Our Father Involvement Parent Educator can work individually with fathers to help navigate a shared role in parental involvement.

HHC New Britain General Campus, 32 Hawkins Street
New Britain,

Web Site: https://thocc.org/services/maternity/departments-services/family-enrichment-center

Hope After Loss

Hope After Loss supports women and men who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant. Guided by our values of compassion, acceptance, empathy, respect, and inclusion, we are committed to ensuring that no one who has lost a baby must grieve alone.

Hope After Loss provides the following services at not cost:
- Support Groups
- Individual Support
- Burial & Cremation Assistance
- Grief Support
- Outreach & Education
- Community Events

10 Washington Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473

Phone: 203-204-3903

Web Site: https://www.hopeafterloss.org/

Infinity Music Therapy Services

Infinity Music Therapy Services offers high-quality, client-centered music therapy, music lessons, and early childhood music services at their location, in home or at your child's school or childcare. We also offer dance and movement therapy as well as dance lessons.

Infinity Music Therapy Services is the only perinatal music therapy services provider in the state of Connecticut. We work with expecting families from the second trimester on providing assistance with child birth education through the creative arts, original womb song/ lullaby creation, music therapy assisted childbirth, early childhood/family bonding through music, early intervention through music therapy, and more.

We offer in-person services, sessions in the home, virtual and telehealth services, depending on the type of service.
We have experience treating children and adults with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, neurological disorders, and more.

196 Queen Street, Southington
info@infinitymusictherapy.com,

Phone: (860) 518-5557

Web Site: http://www.infinitymusictherapy.com/

Institute of Living

The Institute of Living was one of the first mental health facilities in the country, and the first hospital of any kind in Connecticut. Today as Hartford Hospital's Divison of Mental Health, the Institute is a leading not-for-profit provider of comprehensive care for behavioral, psychiatric and addiction disorders as well as a center for research and education. The Institute of Living offers services for all ages.

The Institute's Child and Adolescent Departments and Services include:
ACCESS Mental Health CT
Autism Consultation Service
Day Treatment Programs
Outpatient Care
Perinatal Day Program
School Avoidance
Special Education
Independent School Health Check (ISHC)
Mental Health in Independent School Communities (MHISC)

Child and Adolescent Services available at Grace S. Webb School in Hartford and The Webb School at Cheshire


200 Retreat Ave
Hartford,

Phone: (860) 545-7000

Web Site: https://instituteofliving.org/

Jocelyn the Doula

Jocelyn the Doula is a postpartum doula providing support & relief for mothers/families of babies during the first 3 months after birth in the central CT area.
Email: jocelyngregor@yahoo.com
Instagram: @jocelynthedoula



Phone: 860-863-8657

Web Site: http://

Lactation Services of Southington

Lactation Services of Southington provides private lactation consultations in your home for you and your new baby from pre-natal through weaning. They offer breast pump rentals and sales They also host a mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group for mothers and babies called Milk Mates which meets once a month in the morning and evening, and a Baby Weigh and Stay clinic.

Email: info@lactationservicesofsouthington.com

Patrice Jones, PAC, IBCLC
Southington, CT

Phone: 860-385-1655

Web Site: https://lactationservicesofsouthington.com/

MotherToBaby CT

As a state and federal-funded program, MotherToBaby CT provides free, confidential, up-to-date information on all types of exposures for individuals who are considering a pregnancy, pregnant, or nursing. This service can also provide information to health care providers.

Email: mothertobaby@uchc.edu



Phone: 860-679-6199

Web Site: https://www.uconnhealth.org/medical-genetics/services-specialties/mothertobaby-ct

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Pregnant or just had a baby? The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and here to help, 24/7.
Counselors speak English and Spanish. Interpreters are available for over 60 languages.



Phone: Call or Text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

Web Site: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

Nesting Moments

Nesting Moments offers perinatal occupational therapy and wellness services for growing families in the form of small group classes and in-home occupational therapy services for infants and their families



Web Site: https://www.nestingmoments.com/

Paper Crane Birth Services

Vanessa E. Hawke, CCCE
Maternal Support Practitioner (Trained, Bebo Mia)
Based in Southington, serving all of Connecticut
Doula support - Informational, emotional, and physical support throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth.
Childbirth education - Private, custom childbirth classes tailored to fit your needs.
papercranebirth@gmail.com


Southington, CT

Phone: (860) 384-7532

Web Site: http://

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care for women, men, and young people, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education.

Planned Parenthood offers a wide variety of services including Birth Control, STD Testing and Treatment, Mental Health, Pregnancy Testing and Planning, Prenatal and Postpartum Services, Gender-Affirming Care, and more! Services may be available in person or through telehealth.

There are over a dozen clinic across the state with the closest locations being in Meriden, West Hartford, Waterbury, and Hartford.



Web Site: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/

Postpartum Support International Connecticut Chapter (PSI CT)

The Postpartum Support International- Connecticut Chapter (PSI-CT) (formally the Connecticut Alliance for Perinatal Mental Health) is a chapter of Postpartum Support International. PSI-CT works to increase support and provide resources for women and their families during pregnancy and the postpartum period (also known as the perinatal period), to increase awareness of the mental health challenges related to childbearing and parenting, and to provide perinatal mental training for childbirth professionals.
Their support groups are meeting across the State and virtually.

Get Help via the PSI HelpLine (US only) - 60 Languages
Call 1-800-944-4773, #1 En Español or #2 English
Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN)
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
Download “Connect by PSI” in your app store.

*The PSI HelpLine does not handle emergencies. HelpLine hours are 8am-11pm EST
People in crisis should call their local emergency number or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

www.facebook.com/psictchapter
www.twitter.com/psictchapter
www.postpartum.net



Web Site: http://www.psictchapter.com

Safe Haven for Newborns

The CT Safe Havens Act For Newborns is a law that allows anyone to safely drop off a newborn baby, within the first 30 days of life, to any hospital emergency room in Connecticut, without being subject to arrest for abandonment.
The closest Safe Haven drop-off points are at the Hospital of Central CT Bradley campus on Meriden Ave, Bristol Hospital, and Midstate Medical Center.



Web Site: http://uwc.211ct.org/safe-haven-for-newborns-act/

Southington Community Services

Southington Community Services offers support services to Southington residents, and connects them with the appropriate providers. They serve as a link between private providers, human services and governmental agencies.
In order to insure adequate time is provided to discuss your concerns, please call the office at (860) 628-3761 to schedule an appointment. You may need to bring in proof of residency and/or proof of income.
Services include:
Food Pantry, including diapers and personal hygiene items
Donations of new and gently used clothing and other items
Energy Assistance
Holiday Programs: Community Services provides assistance to qualified Southington individuals and families through various holiday programs.
Summer Camp
Parks and Recreation Summer Camp
Emergency Assistance
Rent/Mortgage Assistance
Assistance with State Programs
Free Income Tax Preparation
Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC) assistance via Bristol Health


91 Norton St
Plantsville,

Phone: (860)-628-3761

Web Site: https://www.southingtonct.gov/departments/community_services/complete_listing_of_services_offered.php

Synergy HomeCare

In addition to care for seniors, Synergy HomeCare provides nurturing care for new or expectant moms.
They can help with laundry, light housekeeping and errands, meal preparation, bathing and personal care when on bedrest, and child care relief.
Heather Burrows is the HomeCare Coordinator covering Southington.

2572 Whitney Ave, Unit 1
Hamden,

Phone: 203-695-1578

Web Site: https://synergyhomecare.com/specialized-care/

The Parent & Child Center at Bristol Hospital

The Parent & Child Center at Bristol Hospital offers a variety of services.
- Parent Support Center - Families can "drop in" during program hours to discuss struggles and challenges in their lives or use the Resource Library
- The Caring Closet offers basic need items – diapers, wipes, baby food, clothing and other baby items – to low-income clients.
- The Nurturing Families Network provides assistance and support to new, first-time parents during pregnancy and beyond, by answering questions, providing tips on how to care for your baby and yourself, and offering information on community resources that can help you.
- The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Family Enrichment Services provides in-home parenting education that increases parenting skills using tools designed to assist in gauging monthly progress.
- The Family Life Works Program provides parenting education and child development classes throughout Connecticut.
- The Family Wellness Program’s goal is to prevent childhood obesity by promoting family nutrition and healthy physical activity for low-income families.
- Home-Based Parent Education Services for families who are either not appropriate for group-based classes or need additional services.

9 Prospect Street
Bristol,

Phone: 860.585.3481

Web Site: https://www.bristolhospital.org/Services/Parent-and-Child-Center.aspx

Wheeler Health

Wheeler is a community health center, providing addiction services and drug treatment, behavioral and mental healthcare, and primary care, as well as a wide range of specialty care. Their outpatient locations are in Hartford, Bristol, New Britain, Waterbury, and Plainville, Connecticut, and more than 100 community-based programs cover the entire state.

Programs for Children and Adolescents include:
Pediatrics and Dental Care
Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
Early Childhood
Crisis Services
Congregate Care
Youth Justice Services
Family & Child Welfare
Prevention Resources for Individuals and Families

Walk With Me - specialized outpatient treatment track for LGBTQ+ identifying people of all ages who are seeking therapeutic, medical and/or peer support to address their specific needs. They offer Gender Exploration Group meetings for ages 11 to 17 and for ages 18 to 35. WalkWithMe@wheelerclinic.org

PROUD Program - The PROUD (Parents Recovering from Opioid and Other Use Disorders) program is here to offer support and family centered treatment to pregnant and postpartum women, in all stages of substance use recovery. https://portal.ct.gov/PROUD

They also offer Centers of Excellence - Addiction and Child & Adolescent Services and Foster Care Programs.

Through a grant, Wheeler had a dedicated Community Health Outreach Coordinator for Southington.



Phone: 888-793-3500

Web Site: https://www.wheelerhealth.org/

Willow Tree Wellness

Willow Tree Wellness provides empathetic support in a safe environment so that you are empowered to explore, grow, and feel confident in navigating and adapting to life’s challenges.
We envision a world where you'll feel a sense of connectedness and fulfillment with yourself and others.
Willow Tree Wellness is an LGBTQI+ affirming private practice, is family-friendly and welcomes babies.

Their team of clinicians work in these practice areas:
Anxiety
Bariatric Counseling
Codependency
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Gender and Sexual Identity
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Parenting
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counseling
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Unhealthy relationships
Women's Issues

willowtreewellnessct@gmail.com

132 Main Street, Suite #2A
Southington,

Phone: (860) 276-4459

Web Site: https://www.willowtreewellnessct.com/