Emotional Well-Being After Baby Group - Every Thursday   

产后抑郁? Emotional challenges are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, yet parents often feel isolated and ashamed if they are struggling. 父母感到焦虑或抑郁, or who are feeling overwhelmed in the postpartum year, 能不能一起来支持这个, nonjudgmental, 保密小组分享故事, 相互学习, 并接受应对技巧策略. This is an ongoing group for parents of babies 0-12 months.

EWAB is currently meeting via Zoom every Thursday, 9:30-11AM. This group is also meeting in person on the 3rd Thursday of each month on a drop-in basis, 在阿克顿的第一连接公司. 在第一次参加之前, or to obtain more info on connecting to the group please contact the facilitator, Heather O'Brien, LICSW at hobrien@mercenaryjobs.net

新妈妈小组-周三1-2:30  

Any mother with a pre-crawling baby is welcome to attend this weekly support group. Open-discussion format is a forum for you to share experiences and resources, 与其他新妈妈交流, and seek guidance about any concerns you might have. 无需注册. Facilitated by a certified lactation counselor or consultant, however parents using bottles for feeding are welcome!

This group is currently meeting in a hybrid schedule.  Email Mary at: mbeilman@mercenaryjobs.net for the link and password if it's your first group, then you will automatically receive it each week. 

NEW!!  The group will meet in person one Wednesday per month at Littleton Library. 如需亲自回复，请发电子邮件 lmatthews@mercenaryjobs.net. 即将到来的日期是:9月. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 6

Parent & 家庭咨询-预约

First Connections' professional staff provide one-on-one consultations for parents who have questions or concerns about postpartum adjustment, infant development, breastfeeding, 或者是兄弟姐妹适应问题. Meetings most often take place virtually but can be arranged in person, in our office or outdoors.  This service is available to residents of Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, 汉斯科姆空军基地, Littleton, Lincoln, Maynard, Sudbury, and Westford.

First Connections is a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) program with primary funding from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.  With additional support from generous individuals and organizations, First Connections' wide range of family services are offered at no charge.  

Additional support for our fiscal year 2024 programs and services comes from: 
     诺德布洛姆家族基金会
     Emerson Health Determination of Need Community Health Initiative
     Sudbury Foundation
     康科德·卡莱尔公益金
     施拉夫特慈善信托基金
     阿克顿博克斯伯勒联合劝募会
     阿克顿公理会
     三位一体公理会

This work is also made possible by donations from local families and individuals.