Resources

Chronic Pain/Neuroplastic Symptoms Resources

The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public, patients, and practitioners about diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic pain and illness that affects over 50 million adult Americans.

The Mission of the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center is to to create a paradigm shift in the way chronic pain is treated and understood so that patients can reach complete pain recovery.

Anxiety and Depression Resources

The Mission of the Contra Costa Crisis Center is to keep people alive and safe, help them through crises, and provide or connect them with culturally relevant resources in the community, and have since 1963. You can reach the Crisis Center by dialing 988.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America raises awareness about the causes of and best treatments for anxiety, depression, and related disorders by disseminating cutting edge science, promoting evidence-based clinical practice, and educating professionals and the public.

Perinatal Mental Health Resources

The Mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.

Mom and Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Kat, a Psychologist and specialist in perinatal mental health. Dr. Kat treats clients and is also a survivor of a perinatal mental health disorder. She talks to survivors and experts on a wide range of topics relating to perinatal mental health.

Mother’s Clubs/Parent Support Groups

Contra Costa County

Lamorinda Moms is a support organization for moms in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda. They offer playgroups, sub-clubs and events for families of babies and young children.

The Iron Horse Mother’s Club  is a support network for moms of babies and young children in Pleasanton, Danville, Alamo, San Ramon and Dublin. It offers playgroups, family events, sub-clubs and “Mom’s Night Out.”

Alameda County

Support Group for Mothers  – Support groups for new parents in Alameda County. Groups meet at their location in Emeryville.

Breastfeeding Information/Support

La Leche League Provides breastfeeding help and support. Groups all over the Bay Area.

East Bay Lactation Associates