Ohio Perinatal Mental Health Task Force
Committed to advancing policies and initiatives that continuously improve perinatal mental health access-to-care and treatment.
Who We Are
The Ohio Perinatal Mental Health Task Force is a collaborative of individuals and organizations committed to advancing policies and initiatives that continuously improve perinatal mental health access-to-care and treatment.
Our Mission
Our mission is for Ohio to be one of the leading states in the country in perinatal mental health education and access-to-care and treatment.
Upcoming Events
March 17, 2025
January 7, 2025
Our Collective Values
Our goal is for Ohio to be one of the leading states in the country in perinatal mental health education and access-to-care and treatment.
Equity & Inclusivity
- We ensure that equity is at the center of all of our strategies and that decision-making occurs through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens.
- We recognize that sustainable change happens when the people affected are involved in decision-making, and we commit to ensuring those voices are part of each strategy.
- We promote and use language that recognizes all people that become pregnant, give birth, and/or experience the postpartum period, including those who have experienced a loss or those who have adopted children.
Community
- We protect the confidentiality of each member in our shared spaces.
- We welcome and value all member perspectives, and, in doing so, create a collaborative environment free of harm.
- We foster spaces where all perspectives are given equitable space and time for sharing.
- We value member well-being over progress.
Professionalism
- We integrate current data and best practices in our strategies.
- We uphold ethical practices in each profession that is represented by our membership.
- We commit to transparency in our collaborative actions, and we value other strategies’ feedback on those actions.
Strategic Areas
The Ohio Perinatal Mental Health Task Force is dedicated to advancing research, awareness, screening, treatment, and policy initiatives to address perinatal mental health challenges.
Become a Member
We seek to involve the following individuals across the state of Ohio:
- Individuals with lived experience
- Social workers
- Counselors and therapists
- Doulas and other birthworkers
- Community health workers
- Healthcare providers
- Policymakers
- Others who provide care and support for moms and birthing persons in the perinatal period
