Service Name: PERINATAL CIRCLE OF CARE - ECMHP (GENERAL EXPECTANT/NEW PARENT ASSISTANCE)

Organization Name: EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

• Description: Programs that provide educational and supportive services that help new parents or those expecting a child, to prepare them on an emotional and practical level for the impact the newborn will have on their lives and relationships. The programs are open to all parents. Initial focus areas include healthy eating for the mother, danger signs in pregnancy, sibling preparation and being ready for labor and delivery, followed by practical information on basic infant care, newborn behaviors, baby supplies, bathing techniques, diapering, breastfeeding and other feeding options, as well as infant and childhood illnesses. Later topics may include walking, talking, toilet training and other aspects of child development, all to help ensure that infants and toddlers are nurtured, live in a safe environment and receive proper health care.
• Website: http://www.ecmhp.org
• Email: acampbell@ecmhp.org
• Phone(s):
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; meeting times vary
• Eligibility: Pregnant women residing in Richmond
• Requirements: None
• Areas Served:
  • Richmond Contra Costa United States
  • Hercules Contra Costa United States
  • Crockett Contra Costa United States
  • San Pablo Contra Costa United States
  • Port Costa Contra Costa United States
  • Albany (Kensington) Alameda United States
  • Pinole Contra Costa United States
  • El Cerrito Contra Costa United States
  • San Pablo (Hilltop Mall) Contra Costa United States
  • El Sobrante Contra Costa United States
  • Richmond (North Richmond) Contra Costa United States
  • Richmond (Point Richmond) Contra Costa United States
  • Rodeo Contra Costa United States
  • Berkeley (Kensington) Alameda United States
  • San Pablo (Tara Hills) Contra Costa United States
• Categories:
  • General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
• Contacts:
  • Paola Escobedo-Avila, Perinatal Circle of Care Program Manager, pcoc@ecmhp.org