Advancing Women's Health: What's Now, What's Next?
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NYU Langone Health, 550 1st Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Hear from patients, experts, and innovators to learn about challenges in maternal health and how we can come together to overcome them.

Expanding Maternal Mental Health Care
2026-05-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Health and Welfare Council of Long Island
In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) invites you to a virtual information session on Project TEACH, a New York State Office of Mental Health–funded initiative supporting providers who care for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
This session will provide an overview of maternal mental health support services available through Project TEACH and how providers working with pregnant and postpartum individuals can
access these resources.
Who Should Attend?

Community Health Workers (CHWS)
Social Workers
Care Coordinators
Mental Health Clinicians
Medical Providers
Nurses
Frontline staff working with birthing individuals and families

This virtual information session will provide an overview of maternal mental health support services available through Project TEACH and how providers working with pregnant and postpartum individuals can access these resources. Attendees will learn how to better support maternal mental health in your practice and connect directly to expert consultation services available statewide.
We encourage you to register to attend, share with your networks, and take advantage of these valuable resources designed to support the health and well-being of families across our communities!
Register Today
Download the Flyer (PDF)
Project TEACH Offers:
All services are provided at no cost by reproductive psychiatrists, perinatal psychologists, and liaison coordinators across seven academic medical centers in New York State. Project Teach offers:

Psychiatric consultation and medication guidance during pregnancy & breastfeeding
Support with mental health assessment and treatment planning
Connections to local therapy and support services
Specialized consultation for substance use and lactation concerns
Training and education for individuals and teams
And so much more!

About Project TEACH
Project TEACH is a New York State Office of Mental Health–funded program designed to increase education and support around perinatal mental health disorders. Recently expanded, the program now offers training and resources for nurses, community health workers (CHWs), social workers, and other professionals working with perinatal individuals throughout New York State.

The Confident Birth Experience Class
2026-05-31 15:00 - 18:30 | The Studio at Secret Garden Salon, 702 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10310, United States
A 3.5-Hour Group Course for Informed, Empowered Birth
Feel calm, confident, and prepared for the birth that’s right for you with real tools, practical guidance, and support every step of the way. This in-person class is designed to empower both expecting moms and their partners to enter labor feeling ready, informed, and supported.
You’ll learn comfort measures, pain management strategies, advocacy tools, and hands-on techniques using items like the birth ball and peanut ball. Partners will leave knowing exactly how to be helpful, supportive, and involved throughout labor and delivery.

The Power of Knowing: Perinatal Mental & Physical Health
2026-06-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 13:00 | East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, 158 East 115th Street, New York, NY, 10029, United States
Dive deep into the journey of motherhood, exploring the highs and lows of mental and physical health during pregnancy and beyond.
