Mums Matter

Mums Matter, Barking & Dagenham is Havering Mind's early intervention project to support mums with perinatal mental health challenges. The service is designed to empower mums to take control of their health and wellbeing and is suitable for women experiencing difficulties in the perinatal period. The project operates in Barking and Dagenham and can be accessed by self-referral or through referrals from other professionals. A holistic approach provides practical and emotional support, and the programme originated from mums who designed it to address perinatal mental health needs. A creche is available to enable mums to participate fully in the group sessions, and dads or supporters of each mum are invited to have a one-to-one session with practitioners toward the end of each course. Access is via self-referral or professional referral (there is a referral form on the Havering Mind site). Areas covered: Barking & Dagenham. Cost information is not stated on the website.