Friday, March 28

Cultivating Grace Support Group - Healthy Start Brooklyn

A support group for birthing people, pregnancy through postpartum. Hosted by Healthy Start Brooklyn.

By NYC Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness

Select date and time

Friday, March 28 · 1 - 2:30pm EDT

Location

Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center

259 Bristol Street Family Wellness Suite Brooklyn, NY 11212

About this event

Cultivating Grace Support Group

A mental health support group for birthing people, pregnancy through postpartum.

Refreshments, Metrocards, and incentives are available for participation.

The Family Wellness Suite is a child-friendly space.

Topics covered:

Baby Blues
Self-advocacy
DIY Workshops
Support Systems
Holistic Wellness
Setting Boundaries
Self-care/Self-grace
Maternal Warning Signs

Cultivating Grace meets for 8 biweekly sessions per cycle.

For more information and to request accommodation, call 917-846-9054 or email sbrazley@health.nyc.gov.

Instructor Bios:

Selena Brazley, LMSW, R-PLC, PMH-C

Behavioral and Mental Health Coordinator

Healthy Start Brooklyn

Event Sponsors:

Healthy Start Brooklyn: Providing a variety of support programs and classes for expectant and new parents who live in central and eastern Brooklyn. You can get education and support about pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding, fatherhood, Family Foundations, and healthy living.

NYC DOHMH Family Wellness Suite: A safe, welcoming and supportive space for women and their families to connect to community resources and city agency services for support. Visitors can get help avoiding eviction, enrolling in health insurance and finding a job.

Interpretation services are available upon request. Please submit requests no later than 72 hours before the event to sbrazley@health.nyc.gov.

可应要求提供口译服务。请在不晚于活动开始前的 72 小时提交要求至 sbrazley@health.nyc.gov。

Se dispone de servicios de interpretación previa solicitud. Por favor, envíe su solicitud como mínimo 72 horas antes del evento a sbrazley@health.nyc.gov.

Interprétation disponible sur demande. Veuillez soumettre vos demandes au minimum 72 heures avant l'événement à sbrazley@health.nyc.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to be pregnant or newly postpartum to join the group?

No. The group is open to all birthing people, pregnancy through postpartum. Topics covered will address perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, which typically have an onset of pregnancy through 12 months postpartum. Please be mindful of this before joining the group.

Can I bring my children?

Yes! The Brownsville Health Action Center is a child-friendly space.

I am not a mother or birthing person. Can I shadow the group?

Unfortunately, we do not allow folks to shadow the group as Cultivating Grace is a sacred healing space for birthing folks and mothers.

Are you looking for guest speakers?

We are not looking for guest speakers at this time. Thank you for your interest.

Are there any opportunities for collaboration?

Please email Selena (sbrazley@health.nyc.gov) for information on how we might be able to collaborate outside of this group. Thank you for your interest.

Are there opportunities for media related collaborations?

Potentially, email Selena (sbrazley@health.nyc.gov) for more information.

Organized by

NYC Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness uses an anti-racism and place-based approach to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers.

Our mission is to reduce and minimize unfair exposure to risk and to advance health justice and social change.

Our vision is for every New Yorker to live in a thriving neighborhood with fair access to resources that support a healthy community.

Visit our Neighborhood Health Action Centers to learn more.