Embracing Maternal Mental Health

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You are not alone.

Up to 20% of women will experience a mental health problem in pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth*

Everyone at Happy Mums has their own experiences of maternal mental health problems, so you can be sure there will be no judgement and a warm welcome.

Peer Support Groups

Our support groups are created specifically to be a safe space for mums to share how they are really feeling and hear words of support from those who have been in similar situations. With group helpers and toys on hand to keep the little ones entertained. 

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"I don't know how I would manage without them. I stopped attending group when I went back to work, but soon realised I had to carve out some time to get back to a group. I could feel myself deteriorating without it."

Anonymous mum, 34, Carlisle

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Volunteering

We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers, many of whom started as group members. We have 5 key volunteering roles: Facilitator, Group Helper, Welcomer, Inclusion Champion and Ambassador.

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"I felt really isolated as a new mum to the area, and when I tried Mum and toddler groups they felt really clicky. Happy Mums is the opposite of that. I feel so welcomed and supported"

Anonymous mum, 22, Wigton

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Careers

We are currently recruiting for Community Engagement Co-Ordinators for areas across Cumbria. Join us and help make Mums in your community feel safe to manage their Mental Health.

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Support us

We are committed to provide groups that are free for mums and mums-to-be to attend. But to keep it that way we need your help! Joining one of our supporterships and donating a monthly amount helps us to ensure our groups can be available for those who need them.

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Staying Safe

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or feeling like you want to die, it’s important to tell someone.

– Samaritans – Phone: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org
– Contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment
– Phone 111 out of hours and they will help you find the support and help you need
– Contact your local Access Liaison Integration Service (ALIS) team – Phone: 03001239015 or freephone: 08006522865

If you need immediate help, and in the case of serious injury, call 999 or go straight to A&E