Mother-Wise

Moms groups - Mother-Wise provides english and spanish language social support groups fo expecting and new moms, perinatal individuals, and families online, in our offices, and in the community. The inperson groups are gatherings of moms and are aimed at providing them with the opportunity to gather tools, create friendships, and build a network of support.

Mom-to-mom closet - Mother-Wise's mom-to-mom closet is a free service that provides the concrete resources necessary to navigate pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. The closet consists of donated maternity clothing and items, breast and bottle feeding supplies, baby items and diapers, and children's clothing size newborn through 5 toddler. These gently used items are distributed on an appointment-basis to any lake county mom, parent, family that requests them.

Social media engagement & advocacy - Mother-Wise conducts targeted outreach through digital platforms to raise awareness and reduce the shame and stigma that surround perinatal mental health disorders. Local moms, families, professionals, and the community at large are engaged through Mother-Wise's website, online moms' group, public facebook page, and other social media outlets. Mother-Wise shares daily posts with information related to weekly group topics, local resources, community events, and pernatal mental health advocacy-in both english and spanish.