Resource Guide
WELCOME TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESOURCE PAGE FOR PSI. We are glad you found us. This page lists the PSI Support Coordinators and other area resources such as groups, telephone support, and reliable services that are available for no charge. We also list local events, trainings, and volunteer opportunities.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PSI COORDINATOR: PSI Coordinators are volunteers who offer caring and informed support and resources to moms and their families. They also provide information and resources for area providers who are caring for pregnant and postpartum families. Please don’t hesitate to contact us; we want to hear from you.
PSI SUPPORT COORDINATORS
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CO-COORDINATOR: SHARI LLOYD
Telephone: 843-301-5933
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CO-COORDINATOR: JENNI PIRTLE
Hilton Head/Bluffton, SC
Telephone:843-298-2402
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CO-COORDINATOR: KELLY HELMS, LISW-CP
Telephone: 803-779-3548
SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY RESOURCE GUIDE
In an emergency: PSI is a volunteer organization devoted to providing social support and resources to women and their families. We will return your call or email as quickly as we can, but we can not provide an immediate response in an emergency. If you do need immediate assistance, please use one of the following resources now:
EMERGENCY: 911
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
24-hour crisis intervention phoneline will connect you with help in your state.
SUPPORT GROUPS
The following groups offer support at no charge for women who are at risk of or are experiencing distress such as isolation, depression, anxiety, fearful thoughts, insomnia, trauma, and other difficulties during pregnancy or postpartum. Support groups provide a safe and caring place for connection and recovery. Please call or email for more information.
PPD Support Group
Charleston
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
6:30 - 8:00 pm
at The Church of the Holy Cross
299 Seven Farms Road
Daniel Island, SC 29492
For directions please visit our website
Support Group Facilitators:
Risa Mason, Psy.D.
The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation for Postpartum Depression Awareness - Information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression and support for their families and serving as a resource to those in the medical community.
If you feel that you or someone you know is suffering from postpartum depression or if you are looking for a support network of women who have experienced PPD, please join us! You will learn you are NOT alone!
Fee: None
Telephone: 843-345-7294
Columbia Support Group
9 Medical Park
Suite 250
The first Thursday of the month
11:30pm-1:30pm
Bring your lunch, come and get support! May bring child if you don’t have a babysitter
Contact: Virginia Peacock, RN
Telephone: PPD WARMLINE: 803.296.3715
Postpartum Support Group Upstate
Greenville
Baby Impressions
620 Congaree Rd
Greenville, SC 29607
Meets the first Thursday of each month at 7pm
Contact Susan for more information
Fee: None
Telephone: 864.419.3289
Mother's Journey
Spartanburg
Skylyn Counseling Building
1565 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Facilitator: Vicki Rissmiller, RN, LMFT
Meets first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM
Telephone: 864.585.5010
EDUCATION & EVENTS
No listings available
Please contact the PSI Office if you would like to list an event here.
UPDATES: If you are aware of a perinatal resource for families that is not listed here, if a current listing needs updating, or if you would like to apply to be listed here, please contact us.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: If you are interested in volunteering, please contact PSI Program Director Wendy Davis with any questions.
Resource Guide
WELCOME TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESOURCE PAGE FOR PSI. We are glad you found us. This page lists the PSI Support Coordinators and other area resources such as groups, telephone support, and reliable services that are available for no charge. We also list local events, trainings, and volunteer opportunities.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PSI COORDINATOR: PSI Coordinators are volunteers who offer caring and informed support and resources to moms and their families. They also provide information and resources for area providers who are caring for pregnant and postpartum families. Please don’t hesitate to contact us; we want to hear from you.
PSI SUPPORT COORDINATORS
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CO-COORDINATOR: SHARI LLOYD
Telephone: 843-301-5933
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CO-COORDINATOR: JENNI PIRTLE
Hilton Head/Bluffton, SC
Telephone:843-298-2402
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CO-COORDINATOR: KELLY HELMS, LISW-CP
Telephone: 803-779-3548
SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY RESOURCE GUIDE
In an emergency: PSI is a volunteer organization devoted to providing social support and resources to women and their families. We will return your call or email as quickly as we can, but we can not provide an immediate response in an emergency. If you do need immediate assistance, please use one of the following resources now:
EMERGENCY: 911
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
24-hour crisis intervention phoneline will connect you with help in your state.
SUPPORT GROUPS
The following groups offer support at no charge for women who are at risk of or are experiencing distress such as isolation, depression, anxiety, fearful thoughts, insomnia, trauma, and other difficulties during pregnancy or postpartum. Support groups provide a safe and caring place for connection and recovery. Please call or email for more information.
PPD Support Group
Charleston
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
6:30 - 8:00 pm
at The Church of the Holy Cross
299 Seven Farms Road
Daniel Island, SC 29492
For directions please visit our website
Support Group Facilitators:
Risa Mason, Psy.D.
The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation for Postpartum Depression Awareness - Information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression and support for their families and serving as a resource to those in the medical community.
If you feel that you or someone you know is suffering from postpartum depression or if you are looking for a support network of women who have experienced PPD, please join us! You will learn you are NOT alone!
Fee: None
Telephone: 843-345-7294
Columbia Support Group
9 Medical Park
Suite 250
The first Thursday of the month
11:30pm-1:30pm
Bring your lunch, come and get support! May bring child if you don’t have a babysitter
Contact: Virginia Peacock, RN
Telephone: PPD WARMLINE: 803.296.3715
Postpartum Support Group Upstate
Greenville
Baby Impressions
620 Congaree Rd
Greenville, SC 29607
Meets the first Thursday of each month at 7pm
Contact Susan for more information
Fee: None
Telephone: 864.419.3289
Mother's Journey
Spartanburg
Skylyn Counseling Building
1565 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Facilitator: Vicki Rissmiller, RN, LMFT
Meets first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM
Telephone: 864.585.5010
EDUCATION & EVENTS
No listings available
Please contact the PSI Office if you would like to list an event here.
UPDATES: If you are aware of a perinatal resource for families that is not listed here, if a current listing needs updating, or if you would like to apply to be listed here, please contact us.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: If you are interested in volunteering, please contact PSI Program Director Wendy Davis with any questions.