Your one-stop-shop
for local
pregnancy, postpartum and family resources
Serving Skagit, Island, and Whatcom Counties
Support Groups
Lactation Support Group
Skagit County La Leche League
This group is a parent to parent human milk feeding support in the Skagit County area, as an extension of the face to face group meetings.
Support groups (no fee)
Currently offering online support only
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Birth and Wellness Cooperative
The Holding Space
The Holding Space is a wellness hub for women and birthing families in our community, dedicated to providing evidence-based education and support surrounding transitional life events of puberty, childbirth, and menopause. It is a place where you can feel safe and heard.
Classes (fee)
Support group (no fee)
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Email: theholdingspacebwc@gmail.com
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The Holding Space
902 7th St.
Anacortes, WA 98221
Family Education & Support Services
Parent/Child Assistance Program
Support for pregnant or parenting women in their
recovery with substance/alcohol use disorders.
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Phone: (360) 428-6622
Peer Support
Nurture NW
Nurture NW supports people during the early
transition to parenthood. They match any parent who
is between their third trimester and six months
postpartum with a mentor who provides text-based
one-on-one peer support. No cost to participate.
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Peer Support
The EMBERcenter
The EMBERcenter offers a free peer support program
during pregnancy and your child's first three years.
Peer providers are local moms trained to be there for
you during the inevitable challenges of pregnancy and
parenthood. Sessions can happen over text message,
phone, or video chat during days and times that work
for your schedule.
Phone: (360) 650-7535
Email: embercenter@gmail.com
Peer Support
Maternal Health Hotline
A free, 24/7 resource for pregnant, new mothers, and
birthing people facing mental health challenges.
Phone: 1-833-852-6262
Peer Support
Parent Trust of WA Family Help Line
Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Parent coaches offering supportive listening, and
resources and information on parenting, child
development, stress reduction, and more.
Phone: 1-800-932-HOPE (4673)
Email: embercenter@gmail.com
Peer Support
From Expecting to the Unexpected
Group support related to the joys and challenges of
parenting. Facilitated by T. Addelle Diedesch, MA,
LMHC, CMHS and Janna Uffelman RN, BSN.
Learn
more at www.littlemountaincounseling.com
Phone: (360) 399-0771 or Email: addelle.diedesch@gmail.com
Peer Support
Skagit MOPS
Skagit MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a Christian-based mother-to-mother support group for those with children ages zero to five.
Peer Support
Parent Support of Puget Sound